# Paula Brancati

Paula Brancati (born June 6, 1989) is a Canadian actress. She is known for her work on Canadian television, including roles on Being Erica, Slasher, Dark Oracle, and most notably for playing Jane Vaughn on Degrassi: The Next Generation.

## Early life

Brancati was born in Thornhill, Ontario, Canada. She attended the regional arts program at St. Elizabeth Catholic High School, and studied with the CharActors Theatre Troupe. She is of Italian descent.

## Career

Brancati has starred in numerous television series, most notably as Jane Vaughn on Degrassi: The Next Generation and Jenny Zalen on Being Erica.
In 2007, Brancati played a minor character in the Disney Channel Original Movie Jump In! alongside Keke Palmer and Corbin Bleu.
Brancati is a co-founder of BrancSeater Productions and has produced seven films for the production company, including People Hold On.
Brancati has several theatre credits and has been nominated for two Dora Awards. In 2016, Brancati portrayed Miss Honey in Matilda the Musical in Toronto.
In 2022 she directed the short film Junior's Giant.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2003 | Cold Creek Manor | Stephanie Pinski | |
| 2011 | Moon Point | Kristin | |
| 2013 | Out | Karen | Short film |
| 2015 | People Hold On | Robin | Producer |
| 2016 | Nobody's Home | Eden (voice) | |
| 2016 | Onto Us | Alana | Short film |
| 2016 | Sadie's Last Days on Earth | Connie Nichol | |
| 2018 | Edging | Rachael | |
| 2019 | Majic | Bernwood | |
| 2019 | From the Vine | Laura Gentile | |
| TBA | John and Annie | Annie | Short film, completed |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1999 | Ricky's Room | Tara | |
| 2003 | Radio Free Roscoe | Veronica | 2 episodes |
| 2004 | Doc | Gena | Episode: "No Pain, No Gain" |
| 2004 | Veritas: The Quest | Young Hayley | Episode: "Eternal" |
| 2004 | Kevin Hill | Shelby Hacker | Episode: "Love Don't Live Here Anymore" |
| 2004-2006 | Dark Oracle | Cally Stone / Violet | Main role: Nominated - Gemini Award for Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series |
| 2005 | The Blobheads | Melissa | 6 episodes |
| 2005 | Painkiller Jane | Young Jane | TV movie |
| 2006 | Cow Belles | Sarah Van Dyke | TV movie |
| 2006 | Angela's Eyes | Natalie Young | Episode 8: "Blue-Eyed Blues" |
| 2007 | Jump In! | Gina | TV movie |
| 2007-2009 | Degrassi: Minis | Jane Vaughn | 10 episodes |
| 2007-2010 | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Jane Vaughn | Main role; Nominated - Gemini Award for Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series |
| 2008 | Heartland | Kerry-Anne | Episode: "Ghost from the Past" |
| 2009 | Life with Derek | Vicki | Season 4, episode 16: "Truman's Last Chance" |
| 2009 | The National Tree | Katie | TV movie |
| 2009-2011 | Being Erica | Jenny Zalen | Main role |
| 2010 | Degrassi Takes Manhattan | Jane Vaughn | TV movie |
| 2011 | Desperately Seeking Santa | Marissa Marlet | TV movie |
| 2012 | Call Me Fitz | Natalie | Episode: "Semen Gate" |
| 2012 | Flashpoint | Carla | Episode: "Forget Oblivion" |
| 2013 | Off2Kali Comedy | Paula Brancati | Episode: "Pick My Fake Indian Name!" |
| 2013 & 2024 | Murdoch Mysteries | Sophia Lucas & Lize McDowell | Episodes: "Twisted Sisters" & "Mrs. Crabtree's Neighbourhood" |
| 2014 | The Good Witch's Wonder | Ms. Bryson | TV movie |
| 2016 | What Would Sal Do? | Celeste | 3 episodes |
| 2016 | Slasher: The Executioner | Jana Singer | Episode: "Like as Fire Eateth Up and Burneth Wood" |
| 2017 | Slasher: Guilty Party | Dawn Duguin | 8 episodes |
| 2019 | Hudson & Rex | Beth | Episode: "The Mourning Show" |
| 2019 | Frankie Drake Mysteries | Maxine | Episode: "Out on a Limb" |
| 2019 | Slasher: Solstice | Violet Lickers | 6 episodes |
| 2019 | Grounded for Christmas | Marcy | TV movie |
| 2019-2020 | Workin' Moms | Dana Brown | 5 episodes |
| 2021 | Diggstown | Shirley MacFarlane | Episode: "Riley Seaver" |
| 2021 | Slasher: Flesh & Blood | Christy Martin | 6 episodes |
| 2021-2022 | In the Dark | Hannah | 3 episodes |
| 2022 | Death She Wrote | Mary Malone | TV movie Nominated - Canadian Screen Award for Lead actress, television film or miniseries |
| 2023 | Slasher: Ripper | Viviana Botticelli | 8 episodes |

### Music videos

Music videos :
| Year | Title | Artist |
| 2018 | "I'm Upset" | Drake |