Stacey Oristano, From Theatre In England To Friday Night Lights
Stacey Oristano says “gosh” every few sentences. Her innocent southern attitude isn’t what you would expect from the woman who plays Mindy Collete, the sassy sister of Tyra Collete in the sleeper NBC-hit, Friday Night Lights.
Born into a theatrical family in Arlington, Texas, Oristano developed her love for acting at a very early age. Growing up in Dallas, her father was a veteran stage actor in town, and would bring Stacey along to his shows and performances at night. Her theatre experience stems back to when at the mere age of five. Now 28-year-old Oristano has been named one of the hottest females in television.
Though if it came down to television and theatre, Oristano remains loyal to her first passion in life. “Gosh, I get asked this so many times. I love them both so much but I will always definitely be a theatre baby. It’s where I grew up and I went to college to train for it. It’s where my heart is.”
True to fashion, Oristano attended The Rose Bruford School for Speech and Drama in London, where she received her BFA in Acting with an emphasis on Classical Theatre. Oristano describes college in England as “amazing.” While in London, she performed in many plays, including working in The West End playing “Anelle” in “Steel Magnolias.” After graduation, the budding star received a rude awakening.
When it comes to Hollywood, as the old and overused saying goes, there’s no such thing as bad press.
