Ruth Righi
Ruth Righi | |
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| Born | Ruth Mouma Righi September 7, 2005 Santa Cruz, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2018–present |
Ruth Mouma Righi (born September 7, 2005) is an American actress. She is best known for playing Sydney Reynolds in the Disney Channel television show Sydney to the Max.
Early life[edit]
Righi was born September 7, 2005[1] and grew up in Santa Cruz, California. She began dancing at age three and playing piano at age five.[2]
Career[edit]
Theater[edit]
In 2017, Righi performed in the Winter Garden Theatre's Broadway production of School of Rock, filling in as the replacement actress for the roles of Marcy and Sophie.[3][4] The same year, she also performed in the off-Broadway revival of Really Rosie.[2]
Film and television[edit]
Righi made her television debut in 2018 playing a minor character in the television series Happy!
The following year, she landed a starring role in Disney Channel's Sydney to the Max as Sydney Reynolds.[5] In addition to playing the lead role, Righi performed the theme song, "Stay The Same".[6] The show ended in 2021 after 63 episodes.
In 2022, Righi took on another starring role, this time as Eureka in Disney Junior's Eureka![7][8]
In early 2022, it was announced that Righi would co-star in NBC's Unbroken, alongside Jacqueline Obradors, Jon Beavers, Scott Bakula, Anna Wood, Oluniké Adeliyi, and Cress Williams.[9] However, later in the year, NBC announced they would not move forward with the show.[10]
References[edit]
- ^ "Ruth Righi". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
- ^ a b "Ruth Righi". Broadway World. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
- ^ "Ruth Righi". Playbill. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
- ^ "Analisa Leaming to Play the Principal in Broadway's SCHOOL OF ROCK; New Stars Announced!". BroadwayWorld.com. 2017-11-03. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
- ^ Milligan, Kaitlin (2018-09-06). "Production Begins on Disney Channel's SYDNEY TO THE MAX". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
- ^ Milligan, Kaitlin (2018-11-19). "Disney Channel to Premiere SYDNEY TO THE MAX on January 25". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
- ^ Major, Michael (2022-05-26). "Loretta Devine, Misty Copeland & More Join Disney's EUREKA!". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
- ^ Leiber, Sarah Jae (2021-03-08). "Renée Elise Goldsberry & Javier Muñoz Will Star in EUREKA! on Disney Junior". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
- ^ Petski, Denise (2022-03-25). "Jacqueline Obradors, Jon Beavers & Ruth Righi Join NBC Drama Pilot 'Unbroken'". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
- ^ Porter, Rick (2022-07-21). "Missing-Persons Drama 'Found' Scores Series Pickup at NBC". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
External links[edit]
Ruth Righi at IMDb