Rosa Blasi Biography
Rosa Blasi is an American actress, best known for her roles as Luisa Delgado in the Lifetime medical drama series Strong Medicine (2000–2006), and as Barb Thunderman on the Nickelodeon series The Thundermans (2013–2018).
Rosa comes from a strong theater background, having performed in more than 40 professional productions beginning at age eight.
She has been in a rage from comedy at the esteemed Piven Performance Company, to Conservatory. She has been touring as a singer with Kenny Rogers.
Since moving to Los Angeles, Blasi has appeared on over 275 episodes of television and in the Sony blockbuster horror film The Grudge. Audiences may know Rosa from her 6 years as the lead ‘Dr. Lu Delgado’ on medical drama Strong Medicine. She as ‘Ronnie Cruz’ for 3 years on ABC Family’s Make It or Break it.
She has also been as ‘Barb Thunderman’ on Nickelodeon’s The Thundermans. Blasi has voiced numerous voice overs including an episode of American Dad. She has also written articles for The Huffington Post and wrote a comedic memoir titled Jock Itch.
Rosa has performed stand up comedy at The Comedy Store and Laugh Factory in Los Angeles.
She co-hosted the 2017-2018 podcast “The Chick Show” with Lisa Ann Walter. Her sharp tongue and quick wit have earned her a reputation as a favorite and often repeat guest on talk shows such as Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher, Anderson Cooper, Jim
Rosa Blasi Age
She was born on December 19, 1972. She is 46 years of age as per 2019.
Rosa Blasi Parents
Rosa Blasi was born to her parents Rocco and Joyce Blasi in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Rosa Blasi Family
She has four siblings including two brothers Michael and Rocky and two sisters Marina and Tasha. Her family belongs to theater background so she was interested in acting from her early age. She did dancing classes for 5 years, voice training for 13 years, and piano classes for 5 years. Being born in the United States, Rosa Blasi holds American nationality and she belongs to White ethnicity.
Rosa Blasi Net Worth
Rosa has been able to generate a massive wealth. Currently, Rosa Blasi net worth is estimated to be $1 million. She also earns a handsome salary from her show The Thundermans.
Rosa Blasi Husband
She has been married twice. She got married to her longtime boyfriend Jim Finn on February 14, 2004. They have a daughter together named Kaia Finn. The couple remains together for 4 years and got divorced in 2008. She got married to her second husband Todd William Harris on May 3, 2014.
Rosa Blasi The Thundermans
Phoebe and Max Thunderman are twins. They share a common secret although they have opposite personalities. The teens, together with their parents and younger siblings, are superheroes.
But the family must keep the superpowers under wraps and live a normal life. Phoebe and Max have the same powers freeze breath and the ability to move objects via telekinesis but use them in opposite ways.
Phoebe tries to do the right thing, while troublemaker Max wants to become a supervillain. Little brother, Billy, is able to move at superspeed while little sis, Nora, has laser beam eyes. Dad, Hank, can fly and has extraordinary strength, but mom, Barb, is able to generate lightning from her hands. This family wants to lead a normal life?
Rosa Blasi Interview
Interviewer: Would you please tell us what are the projects that you are currently working on?
Rosa Blasi: Right now we are filming season 4 of The Thundermans on Nickelodeon. We will have completed 97 episodes total by May. I am also a full time student at Antioch University majoring in Psychology. I will start my masters program in July to eventually become a licensed MFT (maraige and family therapist).
Interviewer: Please tell us what do you feel is your biggest achievement?
Rosa Blasi: Being a great mom to my 10 year old, and a step-mom to another 10 year old. Both girls. Also having done almost 300 episodes of television I feel pretty good about. I knew what I wanted to do when I was younger than 8 years old and set out to accomplish it. I also wrote a comedic memoir called Jock Itch: Misadventures of a Retired Jersey Chaser in 2011 (Published by Harper Collins)
Interviewer: Besides acting, what are you passionate about?
Rosa Blasi Therapy and food. Really great theatre and movies. I’m a glutton for a good massage. Horses.
Interviewer: Why and when did you decide to pursue your acting career?
Rosa Blasi: I was very young when I knew I was going to do this the rest of my life, and I didn’t have anyone telling me I couldn’t or it would be difficult. My parents are the reason I do this for a living, they gave me the confidence that I could be “whatever I wanted” and didn’t tell me about the odds of failing.
Interviewer: How would you describe Barb Thunderman from The Thundermans?
Rosa Blasi: Not the best parent as her kids are always sneaking off and getting into trouble. But a loving mom, a little bit of a goof and her and Hank are always thinking they are cool (they are not).
Interviewer: What is your favorite scene on The Thunderman?
Rosa Blasi: I loved the episode where the kids turned us back into teenagers!
Interviewer: So many celebrities are committed to public service, setting a great example for their peers in terms of being involved with charities and the community. What causes are important to you, and what do you do to support them?
Rosa Blasi: I am an intern at a sober living house called Miriam’s House for single mothers and their children. Although I do not have an addiction, SO many people’s lives are affected directly or indirectly by this.
Interviewer: How would you describe the relationship between Phoebe and Barb Thunderman?
Rosa Blasi: think Barb is super proud of Phoebe and Phoebe is receptive to her advice.
Interviewer: If you have chance to travel the world with anyone, who you will choose?
Rosa Blasi: Probably my family (husband and kids and my parents).
Interviewer: What is like working with Kira Kosarin?
Rosa BlasiWell she keeps getting tall and it makes me feel super short LOL. Kira is a true roll model in every way. She is brilliant, talented, funny, healthy (mentally and physically), she makes good choices, she is a consummate professional. Her parents did a GREAT job raising her.
Interviewer: If you were not an actress, what would you be up to now?
Rosa Blasi: I would be a therapist.
Interviewer: How can your fans interact with you online? And what’s your fan mail address?
Rosa Blasi: I don’t have a fan mail address anymore. I get mail via my agents Bresler Kelly and Associates in Los Angeles. I have an instagram account @therosablasi I am fairly active on.
Interviewer: Please tell us what do you feel is the biggest challenge in your acting career?
Rosa Blasi It takes a horrific toll on your self-esteem. You are the product, so when you are being rejected….YOU are being rejected. There is no way to not take that personally.
Interviewer: How do you strike the balance between family and your career?
Rosa Blasi TIME MANAGEMENT!
Interviewer: which is your favorite Sport:
Rosa Blasi: None. Can’t stand sports, Favorite Music: Hamilton and Hip Hop, Travel Destination: Hawaii or anywhere with a beach
Favorite TV Show: Girls, Shameless, Real Time with Bill Maher, and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.
Interviewer: Now for my last question: what do you want to say to those who wish to pursue their careers in Hollywood?
Rosa Blasi : Don’t do it, unless you want this more than anything else in the world and you are willing to commit and dedicate yourself to the craft. I did 42 theatre shows before ever moving out to Los Angeles. I took voice lessons for years. Studying at the Second City conservatory in Chicago, I believe that is why I was successful. You have to do the work. I know that this is the era of YouTube stars, reality TV fame over talent…but that lasts 15 minutes. That’s not career longevity.
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