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Margarita Levieva 
Levieva in June 2009Born February 9, 1980 [1]
Leningrad, Russian SFSR,
Soviet UnionOccupation Actress Years active 2004–present Margarita Levieva (born February 9, 1980)[1] is an American actress. Born in the Soviet Union, she was a professional gymnast[2] before going on to star in the films The Invisible, Adventureland and Spread.
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Personal life
Levieva, a Russian Jew,[3][4] was born in Leningrad, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union (now Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). At the age of three, she began the rigorous training program of a competitive rhythmic gymnast.[3] Levieva continued to train for the next 13 years, winning competitions in Russia and eventually going on to compete in the United States after emigrating.
When she was 11, Levieva's mother moved her and her twin brother to Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn in New York City.[3] She attended high school in Secaucus, New Jersey. Levieva majored in economics at NYU and worked as a fashion buyer.[3] Her continuing interest in acting led her to be accepted into the Meisner Training Program at the William Esper Studio.
In 2005, New York Magazine featured her as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in New York.
Career
Levieva made a guest appearance on Law & Order: Trial by Jury in 2005. In 2006, she starred in the Fox series, Vanished. Her feature film credits include The Invisible, the independent film Billy's Choice, and Noise starring Tim Robbins, Bridget Moynahan, and William Hurt.
In 2009, Levieva played Lisa P. in the comedy Adventureland. The same year, she made an appearance in the NBC drama Kings (in the episode "First Night") and starred in the play The Retributionists.[4] She also stars in HBO's comedy-drama series How to Make it in America. In 2011 she appears on the thriller film The Lincoln Lawyer, with Matthew McConaughey.
She currently appears as the original Emily Thorne who agreed to switch identities with Amanda Clarke in the ABC drama series Revenge.[5]
Filmography
Year Film/Series Role 2004 Billy's Choice Julie Romano 2005 N.Y.-70 Cindy Law & Order: Trial by Jury Stephanie Davis 2006 The Prince Isabelle Vanished Marcy Collins 2007 David's Apartment DeeDee The Invisible Annie Newton Noise Ekaterina Filippovna 2009 Spread Heather Kings Claudia Adventureland Lisa P. 2010–2011 How to Make It in America Julie The Stand Up Veronica 2011 The Lincoln Lawyer Reggie Campo Knights of Badassdom Beth Revenge Emily Thorne/Amanda Clarke (Recurring role) References
- ^ a b http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1760272/
- ^ Margarita Levieva
- ^ a b c d Axelrod, Nick (2009-04-02). "Tilt-A-Whirl Girl: Margarita Levieva in 'Adventureland'". WWD Lifestyle. http://www.wwd.com/lifestyle-news/eye/tilt-a-whirl-girl-margarita-levieva-in-adventureland-2089463?justin=2089463. Retrieved 2009-04-03.
- ^ a b Fradkin, Lori (2009-09-14). "The Retributionists’ Margarita Levieva on Jewish Revenge and Being Lisa P.". New York Magazine. http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2009/09/margarita_levieva.html. Retrieved 2009-09-15.
- ^ Masters, Megan (November 16, 2011). "Revenge Preview: The Real Emily Thorne Reveals Her Agenda! (Hint: It Involves 'Sharing')". TVLine. http://www.tvline.com/2011/11/revenge-season-1-margarita-levieva/. Retrieved November 17, 2011.
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Categories:- 1980 births
- Living people
- American film actors
- American television actors
- American Jews
- American people of Russian-Jewish descent
- Jewish actors
- Naturalized citizens of the United States
- Russian rhythmic gymnasts
- Russian emigrants to the United States
- Russian Jews
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