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Robia Scott Biography

Birth Name:Robia Brett LaMorte

Birth Place:Queens, New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actress

Fast Facts

  • She attended the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts and the Dupree Dance Academy in Hollywood
  • She retired from dancing at 22 years old and began her acting career with roles in various commercials
  • She began her professional career in the entertainment industry with a role in the music video for "Shake Your Love" by singer-songwriter Debbie Gibson
  • After landing the role of Pearl in multiple music videos for funk-pop singer Prince, she toured Europe with him and even acted as his spokesperson at times
  • Her role in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" was originally supposed to last for one episode, but the chemistry between her and actor Anthony Stewart Head led producers to extend the role
  • She began taking dance lessons after being inspired by "Flashdance․"

Awards

  • 2022CIFF Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2022Festival Award-Best Ensemble Cast: winner