Gianna LePera

Gianna LePera is an American actress and singer best known for her film work in Vamperifica and Play House and television roles on Law and Order SVU, Modern Family, Trophy Wife, About a Boy and Preacher. Gianna began her career in musical theater, and at the age of 10, landed the lead role of Susan in a musical adaptation of Miracle on 34th Street in New York's John Engeman Theater. Gianna's performance earned her critical acclaim including this review from the NY Times: "Gianna LePera, the 10-year-old who plays Susan, is equally beguiling, displaying a delicate somberness similar to the haunting performance the young Natalie Wood gave in the film." (Miracle on 34th Street Review, NY Times, Nov 29th 2009) LePera was born in New York City and is the only child of Lisa McLaughlin and Frank LePera. In Manhattan LePera attended the Professional Children's School. At age 11 Gianna landed the role of Susan in the National Tour of Irving Berlin's White Christmas. Later, Gianna and her parent