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Lana Parrilla

Jul 15, 1977 (47 years old) in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Lana Parrilla is an American actress born on July 15, 1977, in Brooklyn, New York. She is best known for her role as Regina Mills/The Evil Queen in Once Upon a Time (2011–2018), which earned her several awards including a Teen Choice Award and an ALMA Award. Early in her career, she faced hardships including homelessness at age 19. She has also starred in Why Women Kill (2021) and the Netflix film Atlas (2024). Lana was married to Alfredo Di Blasio from 2014 to 2019 and launched an online clothing line, Keep It Regal, inspired by her Once Upon a Time character.

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Lost
Greta
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Medium
Lydia Halstrom
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24
Sarah Gavin
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The Shield
Sedona Tellez
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Why Women Kill
Rita Castillo
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Spin City
Angie Ordonez
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The Lincoln Lawyer
Lisa Trammell
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Six Feet Under
Maile
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JAG
Lt. Stephanie Donato
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Once Upon a Time
Regina Mills / Evil Queen

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