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Genevieve Padalecki Biography

Birth Name:Genevieve Nicole Cortese

Birth Place:San Francisco, California, United States

Profession Actress

Fast Facts

  • Studied English and acting at New York University
  • Married actor Jared Padalecki in 2010
  • Has performed in many theatre productions, including "A Misummer Nigh's Dream" and "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat․"
  • Best known for her role in the series "Wildfire․"
  • Had never seen an episode of "Supernatural" before being cast in the TV series

Awards

  • 2011Festival Award-Best Actress: winner
  • 2012Judges Award-Best Actress: winner
  • 2012Festival Award-Best Actress Feature: winner
  • 2012Festival Prize-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2013Best Actress-: winner
  • 2013Audience Award-: winner
  • 2013Best Actress-Narrative Feature: winner