Ann Pirvu | |
|---|---|
| Born | Anca Eliana Pîrvu (1987-05-25) May 25, 1987 |
| Alma mater | Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University) |
| Occupations | Actress, producer |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Spouse | Christopher Giroux (2023-present) |
| Children | 1 |
Anca Eliana Pîrvu (born May 25, 1987), known professionally as Ann Pirvu, is a Romanian-born Canadian actress and producer from Toronto, Ontario. She is best known for her roles in the television series Reign, Remedy, The Girlfriend Experience and Workin' Moms.[1]
Early life and education
Pirvu was born into a family of engineers in Brașov, Romania. As a child she performed in national talent shows and won several awards. Her family moved to Canada when she was 12 years old.[2] She grew up in Edmonton, Alberta.
She has a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast journalism from Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University) and an International Baccalaureate Diploma.[3]
According to her Facebook profile, she married on 23 November 2023 Christopher Giroux, by whom she has one child.
Career
Pirvu portrayed Nicole Touchet in the CW's series Reign, appearing in the fourth season. She is currently portraying the role of Trish on the television series Workin' Moms.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Pure Malice | Karyn | TV film |
| 2008 | G2G: Got to Go! | Rainbow (voice) | Unknown episodes |
| 2010 | Living in Your Car | Elena | Episode #1.7 |
| 2011 | Tile Man | Lisa | TV film |
| 2011 | Servitude | Partygoer's girlfriend | TV film |
| 2012 | Totally Spies! | Iceolina (voice) | Episode: "Evil Ice Skater" |
| 2013 | The Junction | Elena | Short film |
| 2014 | Remedy[4] | Josey the Therapeutic Clown | 3 Episodes (Season 1) |
| 2014 | Swearnet: The Movie | Emily Anne | TV film |
| 2014 | Astraea | Nora | Short film |
| 2015 | Open Heart | Sherri | Episode: "Unknown Soldier" |
| 2015 | Odd Squad | Evil Queen | Episode: "Undercover Olive" |
| 2016 | The Masked Saint[5] | Emily Anne | TV film |
| 2016 | The Girlfriend Experience[6] | Stacy | Episode: "Entry" |
| 2016 | Total Frat Movie | Rebecca 'Becca' Henley | TV film |
| 2017 | Reign | Nicole Touchet | 9 Episodes (Season 4) |
| 2017 | Miss Odette's Modern Handbook to Manners | Samantha | Short film |
| 2020 | Is There a Killer in My Family? | Dina | TV film |
| 2020 | Workin' Moms | Trish | 3 Episodes (Season 4) |
| 2020 | Learning to Love Again | Jane | TV film |
| 2022 | Undercover Holiday | Margot | TV film [7] |
| 2024 | Operation Nutcracker | Jules | TV film[8] |
| 2024 | The Heiress and the Handyman | Nina Hudson | TV film[9] |
| 2025 | Rodeo Christmas Romance | Kathleen Parks | TV film[10] |
| 2026 | Bee My Love | Hannah Jones | TV film[11] |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Watch Dogs 2 | Various (voice) |
References
- "Ann Pirvu". TVmaze.com. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
- "Ann Pirvu: Today's Notable Young Professional". Notable Life Inc. February 4, 2016. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
- "My Expat Story: Ann Pirvu". Global Living Magazine. February 1, 2016. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
- Baker, Brian (May 12, 2014). "Ann Pirvu loves clowning around". Streeter.ca. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
- Landau, Winston (January 19, 2016). "One-on-One With Actress Ann Pirvu". Pursuit.ca. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
- Teixeira, Bianca (February 5, 2016). "Ann Pirvu Believes in Little White Lies". Sharp. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
- "At home for the holiday films". Hamilton City Magazine.
- "🎄Happy #ChristmasInJuly❄️ 🎬OPERATION NUTCRACKER is now available to stream🇺🇸on @hallmarkmoviesnow — ~starring the MEGA talented duo of @ashleynewbrough & @chrisrussellofficial and a truly incredible cast". Instagram.
- "Exclusive Interview With Ann Pirvu: Behind The Scenes Of Hallmark Channel's 'The Heiress and the Handyman'". The Harlton Empire.
- "It's officially Rodeo Christmas Romance season! 🎄🤠❤️🔥 So proud to share that our newest holiday movie is part of this year's #ItsAWonderfulLifetime lineup — airing in Canada on my fave @w_network Friday, October 31st!". Instagram.
- "A private chef (Pirvu) competing for her dream job with a celebrity restaurateur finds inspiration in her mother's recipes, the sweetness of honey, and a struggling beekeeper (Dunne) who teaches her to bee-lieve that life, and love, are sweetest when shared. 🍯 📺 Tune in Saturday, April 11 at 8/7c on Great American Family and GFam+". Instagram.