Lana Parrilla
Birthday: 15 July 1977, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Birth Name: Lana Maria Parilla
Height: 168 cm
Lana Parrilla was born on July 15, 1977 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA as Lana Maria Parilla. She is an actress, known for Once Upon a Time (2011), Spiders (2000) and Boomtown (2002). She h ...Show More
I like being scared, so I've always liked fairy tales because they're kind of creepy.
I like being scared, so I've always liked fairy tales because they're kind of creepy.
At 3 years old, I was imitating and doing fun little commercials for the family. Then at 5, I knew, Show more
At 3 years old, I was imitating and doing fun little commercials for the family. Then at 5, I knew, 'OK, this is something I really like.' At 8, I was crying in front of the mirror and my mom was like, 'Oh boy, here we go. We know what she's going to do.' Hide
To be vulnerable, to be raw, to virtually expose your guts, I like doing that.
To be vulnerable, to be raw, to virtually expose your guts, I like doing that.
No real fairytale scared me, but Freddy Krueger did. 'Nightmare on Elm Street' scared the living hel Show more
No real fairytale scared me, but Freddy Krueger did. 'Nightmare on Elm Street' scared the living hell out of me, but no fairytale. Maybe 'Hansel and Gretel' a little bit when they were walking through the forest and they met the witch. But I liked being scared, I really enjoy being scared. Hide
I loved 'White Christmas' for the music aspect. I was into musical theater.
I loved 'White Christmas' for the music aspect. I was into musical theater.
I have a lot of LGBT friends and family members and I've always supported the community, not only as Show more
I have a lot of LGBT friends and family members and I've always supported the community, not only as a child but as an adult, and I think it's important to voice that. Hide
I never liked apples. In fact, when I was a little girl, my mom wanted to give me apples in my lunch Show more
I never liked apples. In fact, when I was a little girl, my mom wanted to give me apples in my lunch box and I would ask for green peppers. So bizarre... It's funny - I don't have an apple a day, but I can say that I have a few a week. Hide
Every little girl wanted to be Natalie Wood, as did I.
Every little girl wanted to be Natalie Wood, as did I.
On 'Swingtown,' I think that's when I was able to blend the character-slash-leading lady roles, and Show more
On 'Swingtown,' I think that's when I was able to blend the character-slash-leading lady roles, and that's what I'm doing on 'Once Upon a Time' as well. She's a leading lady, but she's also this character. Hide
I'm not one to take revenge. If someone does something wrong to me I leave it in the hands of the un Show more
I'm not one to take revenge. If someone does something wrong to me I leave it in the hands of the universe to take care of that person. Hide
When the script for 'Once' came my way, I had the thought that maybe it will last only a season. But Show more
When the script for 'Once' came my way, I had the thought that maybe it will last only a season. But I was willing to take that risk. Hide
I used to be more of a sporty girl. I love outdoor activities. I haven't been doing much since livin Show more
I used to be more of a sporty girl. I love outdoor activities. I haven't been doing much since living in Vancouver. I have my routines down in L.A. Hide
I do watch 'Revenge,' 'American Horror Story' and 'Game of Thrones.' I am behind on all of them. But Show more
I do watch 'Revenge,' 'American Horror Story' and 'Game of Thrones.' I am behind on all of them. But I do watch them. Those are my go-to shows. Hide
When I look back on my career, I go, 'This is really great, I've played so many different women.'
When I look back on my career, I go, 'This is really great, I've played so many different women.'
Children, a lot of times, can't make their parents wrong because they have to live with them, becaus Show more
Children, a lot of times, can't make their parents wrong because they have to live with them, because they have to love them. And when you're young, you can't get on your Big Wheel and go down to the Best Western. You've got to live there and you've got to figure it out. Hide
I love horror, I love scary movies, I love thrillers. If things creep you out and spook you? I love Show more
I love horror, I love scary movies, I love thrillers. If things creep you out and spook you? I love it. Hide
I played lots of fantasy games. I would create these worlds, and I would believe in them.
I played lots of fantasy games. I would create these worlds, and I would believe in them.
I am very, very diligent and extremely hard-working.
I am very, very diligent and extremely hard-working.
I actually study boxing - my dad was a Golden Gloves champion so I learned how to fight at a very yo Show more
I actually study boxing - my dad was a Golden Gloves champion so I learned how to fight at a very young age. Growing up in Brooklyn you always had to watch your back, so I pretty much learned to protect myself. Hide
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