Fina Strazza | |
|---|---|
| Born | (2005-11-03) November 3, 2005 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2014–present |
Fina Strazza (born November 3, 2005) is an American actress known for her work in theater, television, and film. She gained prominence as the youngest actress to portray the title role in Matilda the Musical on Broadway and for her role as in KJ Brandman in Prime Video series Paper Girls. She returned to Broadway in the play John Proctor is the Villain earning a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play. She also has a leading role in Netflix horror film Fear Street: Prom Queen as Tiffany Falconer.1
Early life and education
Fina Strazza was born on November 3, 2005, in New York City, New York. She is the daughter of singer Rana Strazza and Matthew Strazza, the head of a technology company. She has an older sister named Nixie.2
Career
In August 2014, at the age of eight, Strazza made her Broadway debut as the title character in Matilda the Musical, becoming the youngest actress to play the role. She continued in this role until July 2015, making her Broadway's longest-running Matilda at that time.3
In 2015, Strazza starred as Emily Parson in the Hallmark Channel original movie A Christmas Melody, directed by and co-starring Mariah Carey. In the film, she performed a rendition of Carey's hit song "Oh Santa!".4
Strazza's television appearances include guest roles on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Madam Secretary.5 She also portrayed KJ Brandman in the Amazon Prime series Paper Girls (2022).6
In 2024, Strazza was cast in the Netflix horror film Fear Street: Prom Queen, part of the Fear Street series.7
In 2025, Strazza was announced as part of the cast for the Broadway premiere of John Proctor is the Villain.8 Strazza was nominated for Best Featured Actress in a Play for the 2025 Tony Awards, and won the Dorian Award for Outstanding Featured Performance in a Broadway Play.9
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | A Little Game | Jez | |
| 2015 | A Christmas Melody | Emily Parson | Hallmark Channel TV Movie |
| 2019 | Above the Shadows | Young Holly | |
| 2025 | Fear Street: Prom Queen | Tiffany Falconer |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Milly Bucci | 2 episodes |
| 2019 | Madam Secretary | Young Stevie | Episode: "The New Normal" |
| 2022 | Paper Girls | KJ Brandman | Main role |
| 2024 | FBI: Most Wanted | Jessie Davis | Episode: "Pig Butchering" |
Stage
| Year | Title | Role | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Matilda The Musical | Matilda | Broadway, Shubert Theatre |
| 2017 | Animal | Little Girl | Off-Broadway, Atlantic Theatre Company |
| 2025 | John Proctor is the Villain | Beth Powell | Broadway, Booth Theatre |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Association | Category | Project | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Tony Awards | Best Featured Actress in a Play | John Proctor Is the Villain | Nominated | 10 |
| Dorian Award | Outstanding Featured Performance in a Broadway Play | Won | 11 |
References
References
- Zee, Michaela (March 26, 2024). "Netflix's 'Fear Street: Prom Queen' Sets Ensemble Cast".
- "Fina Strazza - Actor Filmography, photos, Video". elcinema.com. Archived from the original on January 3, 2025.
- "Fina Strazza: Credits, Bio, News & More". Broadway World.
- "Broadway's 'Matilda' Star Here For Mariah Carey Movie". WVXU. October 20, 2015.
- "Paper Girls cast I Full character list for Amazon Prime Video series | Radio Times". www.radiotimes.com.
- "'Paper Girls' Cast Explain Why All Contact Was 'Cut Off' Ahead of Filming". Newsweek.
- "India Fowler, Suzanna Son, Fina Strazza Join New 'Fear Street' Movie at Netflix". The Hollywood Reporter.
- Hall, Margaret (6 February 2025). "See Who's Joining Sadie Sink in Broadway's John Proctor is the Villain". Playbill. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
- Abourizk, Michael (2025-06-03). "'John Proctor Is the Villain' leads winners of Dorian Theater Awards". Broadway News. Archived from the original on August 21, 2025. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
- Evans, Greg (May 1, 2025). "Buena Vista Social Club, Death Becomes Her And Maybe Happy Ending Lead Tony Awards Nominations: Full List". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
- Abourizk, Michael (2025-06-03). "'John Proctor Is the Villain' leads winners of Dorian Theater Awards". Broadway News. Archived from the original on August 21, 2025. Retrieved 2025-08-04.