Bio

​Rhea Ruggiero is an accomplished/well trained theatre actor whose credits include commercials, theater, TV and film. Most recently, she played the controlling mother in "White Christmas" - a dark drama, directed by Jeff Kanew, and nominated twice for best supporting actress in a film short.  Rhea was cast as Rhonda Beacham in The Good Wife, acted in a guest starring role as Theresa Drancata in the un-released TV/Web series The Tyme Chronicles.. Rhea has done Off Broadway plays and Broadway touring companies, soap operas - One Life To Live/All My Children, as well as having been in such films as Godfather II - to interesting independent films like Unmade Beds - She has done numerous principal national TV commercials, and voice over/radio spots throughout her career.  If you've ever wondered who's lips/voice & mouth are performing in the original  THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW trailer. - it's Rhea! Shot in NYC.  In addition - Rhea has written a short play "From Here To Maternity" - which has been performed in NYC numerous times - She has also created her own YouTube channel  RhealityTV, about Estate Sales. The show is called House Junkies. Rhea studied acting with legendary acting teacher Uta Hagen.
Her work shows a real joy and vitality...I believe that Rhea is truly gifted and Original.” 
-Uta Hagen

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Having got an early start in commercials, she played the daughter in the beginning ... her first commercial was with Joe DiMaggio - a cultural icon, and baseball hall of fame recipient... for The Bowery Bank -  As well, has acted with such talented, versatile, tv and broadway actors as Barney Martin. She has been booking every since! 

"This is a woman possessed - One of a handful of talented actors that defines my career - she was there , smart and eager in the beginning - and, today, she still lights up the set as an experienced, wonderful actor". Director: Bob Giraldi.
​​I was recently interviewed by Tim Deegan, (former exec. from 20th Century/Fox) - for his new book about how he saved the RHPS from it's demise --
He asked me: "how does it feel to have the most famous lips in Hollywood" - (Yipes! :) He wanted my experience making this iconic trailer- that is the longest running trailer in American film!   All I can say is - everyone wants to be acknowledged for their work, Actually, I'm happy to be known for this. I love that the RHPS and trailer is so original and creative. 

It was suggested my going to a Comic Con convention would be a good idea - Who would of thought!  

"WHITE CHRISTMAS"       a drama



WHITE CHRISTMAS - 2019
The Mother -
Official Selection - IFS - Los Angeles
Independent Filmmakers Showcase
Nominated:
Best Supporting Actress in A Film Short
International Film Fest- IFF - Madrid


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