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Jean Paige TurcoAmerican actress
Date of Birth: 17.05.1965
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Paige Turco
Paige Turco is an American actress best known for her role as April O'Neil in the films "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze" and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III".
Early Life and Education
Turco was born and raised in Springfield, Massachusetts. She began performing solo at a young age in the New England Conservatory of Dance, Amherst Ballet Theatre Company, and the West Massachusetts Ballet Company. In 1987, she graduated from Bay Path College in Longmeadow. Afterward, Turco attended the University of Connecticut, where she transitioned to acting after suffering a leg injury. Although it was difficult for her to give up ballet, she focused on pursuing a career in the entertainment industry.
Acting Career
Turco made her television debut in 1987 in the soap opera "Guiding Light" as Dinah Marler. She then appeared in "All My Children" as Melanie. Turco portrayed Annie Mott, a single mother struggling with alcoholism, in the television series "Party of Five". She also had roles in "The Agency" as Terry Lowell and in the third season of "Rescue Me" as Miss Nell Turbody. Turco appeared in the films "Invincible" and Disney's "The Game Plan". Additionally, she starred in several independent films including "Urbania", "Astoria", "Runaway Virus", and "The Pompatus of Love". In 2007, Turco joined the cast of the ABC series "Big Shots" as Lizbeth, the ex-wife of one of the main characters. She also had a role in the second season of the series "Damages". Recently, Turco completed filming two new movies, "Empath" and "Rhinoceros Eyes".
Personal Life
Turco is a devout Roman Catholic. She is married to Irish actor Jason O'Mara, and they have one son named David, named after Turco's late father. The family alternates between living in Los Angeles, New York, and Connecticut, and frequently visits Ireland to explore Jason's heritage.
