An American actress born on December 19, 1980, she began her career in the early 1990s with guest roles on television. She gained prominence for her role as Stephanie Tanner's friend, Gia, on "Full House." She is best known for her role as Lucy Hatcher on the legal drama "The Practice," which she portrayed from 1998 to 2004. Transitioning between film and television, she appeared in movies like "Dude, Where's My Car?" and "Sugar & Spice." Beyond acting, she is also a musician and writer.