| Alicia Dea Josipovic | |
|---|---|
| Born | Alicia Dea Josipovic (1991-02-16) February 16, 1991 (age 33) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, dancer, singer |
Alicia Dea Josipovic (born February 16, 1991) is a Canadian actress, dancer, singer. She is best known for her role as Bianca DeSousa on Degrassi: The Next Generation.
Career
In 2010, Josipovic began her television career starring in the Canadian teen drama series Degrassi: The Next Generation. She portrayed Bianca DeSousa, a troubled teen with a gang related past, until her departure from the show in 2013. That year, she also appeared as a backup dancer in the children's television films Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars and Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam.
From 2011 to 2012, she appeared as Dancy Cologne, the titular character's ex-friend and current enemy, in the television sitcom series Debra!. She earned a win at the Young Artist Awards for Outstanding Young Ensemble in a TV Series for the show.
In 2021, she released her first single Never Say Goodbye. The single was written for her father, who had recently passed at the time of writing it. The same year, she starred as Miranda in Lifetime's Christmas romantic comedy Secretly Santa.
In 2023, she starred as bookstore owner Samantha in the romantic film Key to Love, alongside Corey Sevier.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Clive Houston, We Have a Problem | Lady in Short Skirt | Short film |
| 2018 | Marriage: Impossible | Ashley | |
| 2023 | Key to Love | Samantha Hill |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars | Dancer | Television film |
| Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam | Camp Star Dancer | Television film | |
| Degrassi in India | Self | Television film | |
| 2010-2013 | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Bianca DeSousa | Main role |
| 2011 | Silent Witness | Alison Taylor | Television film |
| 2011-2012 | Debra! | Dancy Cologne | 13 episodes |
| 2014 | For Better or for Worse | Sophia | Television film |
| 2015 | Reign | Daphne | Episode: "Fugitive" |
| 2018 | Murdoch Mysteries | Kathleen Cooper | Episode: "Crabtree a la Carte" |
| 2019 | Ransom | Dawn Eastman | Episode: "Justice" |
| Frankie Drake Mysteries | Sally | Episode: "Out on a Limb" | |
| 2021 | Nurses | Dale | Episode: "Code Orange" |
| Secretly Santa | Miranda | Television film; aka Falling in Love at Christmas | |
| The Love Issue | Darcey Harrison | Television film |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-2011 | Degrassi: Minis | Bianca DeSousa | 4 episodes |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Young Artist Awards | Outstanding Young Ensemble in a TV Series | Debra! | Won |
References
- Bricker, Tierney (2012-06-08). "Degrassi First Look: Check Out the First Trailer for Season 12!". E! Online. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
- Busis, Hillary (15 December 2012). "'Degrassi: Las Vegas': Drew and Bianca's wedding". EW.com. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
- "Alicia Dea Josipovic Films and Shows – Apple TV". Apple TV. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
- "DEBRA: Characters: Dancy Cologne". 2012-03-14. Archived from the original on 2012-03-14. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
- ^ "Young Artist Awards (2012)". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
- Mackelden, Amy (2021-12-14). "Secretly Santa's Alicia Dea Josipovic Is Launching A Music Career In 2022 - Exclusive". Nicki Swift. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
- Wang, K. L. Connie (2021-12-02). "Check Out One of the Best Meet-Cutes of the Christmas Season in Lifetime's New Secretly Santa". Parade. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
- "Key to Love". Great American Family. Retrieved 2024-03-25.