Lana Parrilla Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 6 in |
Weight | 58 kg |
Date of Birth | July 15, 1977 |
Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Spouse | Fred Di Blasio |
Lana Parrilla is an American actress who is best known for portraying roles such as The Evil Queen / Regina Mills in Once Upon a Time, Dr. Eva Zambrano in Miami Medical, Rita Castillo in Why Women Kill, Sarah Gavin in 24, and Angie Ordonez in Spin City. She has also appeared in a variety of other TV shows and films such as The Tax Collector, Very Mean Men, Grown Ups, Rude Awakening, NYPD Blue, Six Feet Under, Swingtown, Lost, The Defenders, Covert Affairs, and many more. For her acting skills, Lana has been honored with numerous awards such as the Imagen Award, TV Guide Award, and Teen Choice Award.
Born Name
Lana Maria Parrilla
Nick Name
LP

Sun Sign
Cancer
Born Place
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Nationality
Education
Due to the overprotective nature of her dad, she attended Beverly Hills Playhouse Acting School little late in her life.
Lana has also studied voice acting for a decade (10 years).
The names of her elementary and high schools are not known.
Occupation
Actress
Family
- Father – Sam Parrilla (b. 1943–1994) (Baseball Player)
- Mother – Dolores Dee Azzara (American painter who has worked in the banking field)
- Siblings – Deena Parrilla (Older Sister)
- Others – Sammy (Nephew), Candice Azzara (Aunt) (Character Actress)
Manager
Brillstein Entertainment Partners
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 6 in or 168 cm
Weight
58 kg or 128 pounds
Boyfriend / Spouse
Lana has dated –

Race / Ethnicity
White
She has Puerto Rican ancestry on her dad’s side while she is of Sicilian (Italian) descent on her mother’s side.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- High cheekbones
- A mark on her upper lip
- Tattoo on the underside of her right wrist
Measurements
36-27-37 in or 91.5-68.5-94 cm
Dress Size
10 (US) or 42 (EU)

Bra Size
34B
Shoe Size
8 (US)
Brand Endorsements
Lana has appeared in a Disney Fantasy Land commercial.
Religion
Her religious beliefs are not confirmed. But, she may be an “Atheist.”
Best Known For
Playing The Evil Queen / Regina Mills in ABC’s fairytale drama series Once Upon a Time.
First Film
Lana debuted with the 2000 crime-comedy film Very Mean Men for her role as Teresa.
First TV Show
In 1999, Lana played the role as a waitress in 2 episodes of UPN sitcom Grown Ups.
Personal Trainer
As her dad was a baseball player, she used to very sporty and outdoorsy in her childhood. She is a quick learner and credits her genes for her all the qualities she has.
She also learned to protect herself by practicing boxing with her dad.
Lana Parrilla Favorite Things
- Actress – Glenn Close
- Color – Red
- All-time Favorite Fairytale – Dumbo (1941)
Source – LA Times, New You Magazine

Lana Parrilla Facts
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