Алекса Хавинс: Американская актриса и её карьера

American actress (born 1980)

Alexa Carole Havins (born November 16, 1980) is an American actress. She first came to prominence in 2003, when she became the originating actress in the role of Babe Carey Chandler on the soap opera All My Children. Her role as the flawed but good Babe Carey earned her a Daytime Emmy Award nomination in 2005 and recognition as being half of one of the show's most popular soap opera pairings. Havins has made guest appearances in a number of television shows, as well as a number of independent films. In 2011, she joined the main cast for Torchwood's fourth series, Torchwood: Miracle Day, airing on BBC Worldwide and US premium television network Starz.

Alexa Havins was born in Artesia, New Mexico, on November 16, 1980. As a child and adolescent, she was raised in Chandler, Arizona, later attending Chandler High School. Coincidentally, her mother often called her Babe. Her childhood nickname was the "Ice Maiden" because she was "deathly shy". Havins was first introduced to entertainment at age three when she discovered dancing. At the age of five, she was already performing professionally with a jazz ensemble. However, it was not until she was discovered by renowned acting coach Jean Fowler, who encouraged her move to New York City, that she began to turn her talent into a professional career. There, she attended the prestigious Circle in the Square Theatre School, where her love for acting would develop. While in Los Angeles, California, Havins met and studied closely under the legendary acting coach Brian Reise. The two have remained close friends, and he continues to be a mentor to her to this day. In a baby switch storyline set into motion by two shows, All My Children and One Life to Live, she portrayed the character on One Life to Live as well. The two actors' dynamic as the pair made their characters well known in the top ten couples lists for one of today's most popular soap opera couples. While still on contract with All My Children, Havins appeared in films Joe Killionaire, Havins departed the show on October 8, 2007, to pursue other acting ventures. In 2008, Havins appeared in the film 27 Dresses, starring Katherine Heigl of Grey's Anatomy fame. Havins portrayed a bride. She also appeared in the film Old Dogs. In 2011, Havins joined John Barrowman, Eve Myles and Mekhi Phifer as part of the main cast for Torchwood's fourth series, Torchwood: Miracle Day, airing on BBC Worldwide and US premium television network Starz.

Havins is good friends with her former on screen mother Bobbie Eakes. Since June 5, 2005, Havins has been married to her former All My Children co star Justin Bruening. Bruening, who portrayed Jamie Martin, proposed to Havins following the taping of a scene where the character of Jamie proposes to Babe. After husband Bruening left All My Children, Havins exited as well shortly after and the couple moved to Los Angeles. Alexa and Justin also have two more children.

Year Title Role Notes2003Secret LivesGeorgia DuranteEpisode: "Mafia Model"2003Reno 911!Gothic KidEpisode: "Halloween"2003–05One Life to LiveBabe CareyRecurring role (22 episodes)2003–07All My ChildrenBabe CareyRegular role (261 episodes)2006Rescue MeTalkerEpisode: "Discovery"2008–09Turbo DatesSarahMain role (8 episodes)2009Cold CaseJoannie Pogue (1967)Episode: "The Brush Man"2009Law & Order: Criminal IntentElaine BeulissEpisode: "In Treatment"2009CSI: MiamiKim HewittEpisode: "Dude, Where's My Groom? "2011CSI: NYJessica ThompsonEpisode: "Party Down"2011Grey's AnatomyDanielleEpisode: "P. Y. T. (Pretty Young Thing)"2011TorchwoodEsther DrummondMain role (10 episodes)2011All My ChildrenBabe Carey2 episodes2012CastleElle DanielsEpisode: "Probable Cause"2015ConstantineLindaEpisode: "Angels and Ministers of Grace"2015The Astronaut Wives ClubPat WhiteEpisode: "In the Blind"