Chrissie Fit
| Chrissie Fit | |
|---|---|
 Fit at the 2013 Alma Awards | |
| Born |
Chrissie Marie Fit April 3, 1984 Miami, Florida |
| Occupation | Actress,Singer |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Known for |
Teen Beach Movie Teen Beach 2 Pitch Perfect 2 |
Chrissie Marie Fit (born April 3, 1984) is an American actress and singer. In 2007, Fit rose to prominence after she was cast as the character Mercedes Juarez in the medical drama, General Hospital. She is also known for her role as CheeChee in the DCOM, Teen Beach Movie, and for her role as Florencia "Flo" Fuentes in Pitch Perfect 2.[1]
Early life
Chrissie Marie Fit was born in Miami, Florida and raised in Hialeah, the daughter of Maria Christina and Miguel Fit. She is of Cuban heritage.[2] Chrissie started singing at the age of five. She discovered the world of acting when she was around ten years old. She performed in countless plays and musicals throughout her school years. She graduated from Barbara Goleman High School, and eventually started working with theatre companies in her hometown of Miami, Florida. She attended Florida International University and was a sister of Alpha Xi Delta.[3]
Career
2006–2010: Early works and breakthrough
Fit made her acting debut on the 2006 Nickelodeon television series, Zoey 101, in an unspecified role. She made her first recurring role on the American daytime television medical drama, General Hospital, where she played Mercedes from 2007 until 2012. She also wrote, directed and starred in the web series, The Subpranos, playing the role of Denise Flores de la Rosa. She also appeared in episodes of Southland, House M.D., General Hospital: Night Shift and The Middleman.
2012–present: Further acting and upcoming projects
In 2012, Fit returned to acting with Filly Brown, where she played Lupe Tonorio.
In 2013, She was cast as CheeChee in the Disney Channel Original Movie, Teen Beach Movie
In 2015, She played Florencia "Flo" Fuentes in Pitch Perfect 2 and later reprised her role as CheeChee in the DCOM Teen Beach 2.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | This Is Culdesac | Student #2 | Minor role, Film debut |
| 2009 | Crossing Over | Student #3 | Minor role |
| 2009 | Catherine and Annie | Kristy | 1 Episode, TV Movie |
| 2012 | Filly Brown | Lupe Tonorio | |
| 2013 | Sake-Bomb | Edie | Main role |
| 2013 | Teen Beach Movie | CheeChee | Main role, Disney Channel Original Movie |
| 2013 | The Gelephant | Lisa | completed |
| 2013 | It Remains | Bessie | completed, also Writer |
| 2014 | Crosstown | Other Chola | completed |
| 2015 | Pitch Perfect 2 | Flo | |
| 2015 | Teen Beach 2 | CheeChee | Main role, Disney Channel Original Movie |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Zoey 101 | Unspecified Role | 1 Episode, Supporting role, Television debut |
| 2007 | General Hospital: Night Shift | Lupe Rosales | 3 Episodes, Supporting role |
| 2007–2012 | General Hospital | Mercedes | 37 Episodes, Recurring role |
| 2008 | The Middleman | Shannon Faris | 1 Episode, Supporting role |
| 2010 | The Subpranos | Denise Flores de la Rosa | 10 Episodes, Recurring role, also the Director and Producer |
| 2010 | My Roommate the... | Niqi | 1 Episode, Supporting role |
| 2011 | Southland | Estella | 1 Episode, Supporting role |
| 2011 | Torchwood | Assistant | 1 Episode, Supporting role |
| 2013 | Disney's Game On | CheeChee | 1 Episode, Guest |
| 2014 | Disney's Win, Lose or Draw | Herself | appeared in 5 episodes alongside Garrett Clayton |
| 2016 | Milo Murphy's Law | Amanda Lopez | Voice |
Theater
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Disney's Peter Pan JR | Tinker Bell | Main Role |
References
- ↑ Rodriguez, Priscilla (July 19, 2013). "Exclusive Interview: Chrissie Fit Disney Channel's 'Teen Beach Movie'". Latina. Latina Media Ventures. Retrieved July 25, 2013.
- ↑ Chrissie Fit interview accessed 5/14/2015
- ↑ Chrissie Fit interview accessed 5/14/2015
