Some performers who have achieved notable success as actors and actresses in the entertainment industry started acting by chance. Paige Turco is one of those personalities. She had to re-evaluate her career choice as a classical ballerina due to an ankle injury. Paige studied acting at the University of Connecticut and is now one of the most notable performers in the entertainment world.
The famous actress has done several. She has appeared in some popular movies as well as TV series and her popularity has steadily grown as she strives to reach new heights in her career as an artist. Her acting debut was on the set of 1989’s Guiding Light but she became popular for her role in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze
Who is Paige Turco, the teenage mutant Ninja Turtle actress?
Paige Turco was born on May 17, 1965 in Springfield, Massachusetts, to her parents, David Vincent Turco, her father and Joyce Jean (Jodoin), her mother. She was raised by her mother and grandparents when her father died of a brain hemorrhage at the age of 27. Her aspirations being to become a classical ballerina, which is why she started taking ballet lessons.
Her early education can be attributed to Kiley JuniorHigh school where she actively worked in television and the library. Paige Turco played the flute as a member of the school band. Turco attended the Walnut Hill School of Performing Arts in Natick, Massachusetts, where she studied ballet.
While a student, she performed as a soloist at venues like the Amherst Ballet Theater Company, the New England Dance Conservatory, as well as the Western Massachusetts Ballet Company, before suffering an ankle injury. Paige turned to acting and in 1987 graduated from Bay Path College Longmeadow, Massachusetts. She majored in acting at the University of Connecticut.
Career
The famous actress made her debut on the set of Guiding Light, a television series in which she played the role of Dinah Chamberlain. 1989 saw her make an appearance on All My Children, a famous American soap opera. Before that, Paige Turco was with the cast of a well-known American horror series titled American Gothic (1995).
Paige has made appearances in TV series like The Fugitive (2000), Save Me (2006), Taking the Chance (2009), Law and Order: Special Victims Unit (2001), Big Shots (2007), NCIS: New Orleans (2014) and many more.
Paige’s first film was made in 1991 on the set of the movie called Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II. She was also part of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III. She also appeared in two films in 1995. The independent drama film known as Urbania featured her as Cassandra in 2000.
Turco’s other films include: The Stepfather (2009), Dead Dog (2001), The Game Plan (2007), Invincible (2006) , and Rhinoceros Eyes (2003). Abigail Griffin had an increasingly recurring role on the science fiction drama television series Drama The 100
Net value
Although her salary is not accessible currently, Paige Turco’s estimated net worth has been estimated at $5 million by a reliable source. The amount of wealth she has accumulated is an indication that her salary is huge.
Husband, children
Paige’s ex-husband is Jason O’Mara, an Irish actor. The duo were married in September 2003. Their only son, David, is named after Paige’s father. He was born in February 2004. The couple lived together for 14 years before separating in May 2017. They started formal divorce proceedings citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for their divorce. For her part, Paige Turco asked Jason to give the child joint physical and legal custody of their son.
It would seem that Jason has something in common with his ex-wife Paige; the two experienced a similar career reversal during their formative years. Paige was forced to end her promising career as a ballerina due to a broken foot at the age of 14. As for Jason, he was very active in Rugby until he was sidelined by a serious injury. While recovering, he tried acting in acting school and never stopped.
Body Stats
When it comes to height, Paige Turco can be described as average. She stands at a height of 1.50 m or 5 feet 4 inches. Her body size is 36-26-35 which is 36 for the bust, 26 for the waist and 35 for the hips. Paige weighs 50kg in mass and wears a 34B bra.