Stephanie Romanov
Encyclopedia
Stephanie A. Romanov is an American model and actress, best known for playing Lilah Morgan
on Angel
.
founder, John Casablancas. Her first professional modeling job was in Europe, shooting fashion layouts for Italian and French Bazaar. She then moved to New York to pursue a professional model career, leaving her family in Las Vegas. She appeared in ELLE
, Vanity Fair and French Vogue.
In 1993, Romanov decided to leave modeling in favour of acting. She landed her first role as Teri Spencer on Aaron Spelling
's Models, Inc.
. She went on to land guest starring roles in Homicide: Life on the Street
, The Sentinel
, Just Shoot Me!
and Burke's Law
. She was a recurring guest star on Angel
for four seasons, playing Lilah Morgan in 36 episodes from 2000–2003.
Romanov has also appeared in several films, including Spy Hard
and Menno's Mind
. She played Jacqueline Kennedy in the critically acclaimed Thirteen Days
and appeared in The Final Cut alongside Robin Williams
.
Romanov married film producer Nick Wechsler
on December 26, 2001 in Cambodia
. On June 1, 2005, she gave birth to a baby girl, Lily Andreja Romanov-Wechsler.
She is of Russian
descent.
Lilah Morgan
Lilah Morgan is a fictional character from the television series Angel, played by Stephanie Romanov. She is first introduced in the episode "The Ring," and appears in the show's first and second seasons. After Lindsey McDonald leaves Los Angeles, Lilah becomes the primary face of Wolfram & Hart,...
on Angel
Angel (TV series)
Angel is an American television series, a spin-off of the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The series was created by Buffys creator, Joss Whedon, in collaboration with David Greenwalt, and first aired on October 5, 1999...
.
Career
She first began modeling in Europe and was discovered at 15 by Elite Model ManagementElite Model Management
Elite Model Management is a large modeling agency based in New York and Paris. It is a subsidiary of Elite World S.A.-History:Founded in France in 1972 by John Casablancas and Alain Kittler, it was rebought in 1990 by Nicholas Farrae. Elite World S.A. is the parent company of Elite Model...
founder, John Casablancas. Her first professional modeling job was in Europe, shooting fashion layouts for Italian and French Bazaar. She then moved to New York to pursue a professional model career, leaving her family in Las Vegas. She appeared in ELLE
Elle
Elle may refer to:*Elle, Central African Republic*Elle , a fashion publication*Ellé, a river in France*Elle , a female given name*Elle , a Sri Lankan game similar to baseball*Ælle of Sussex, a Saxon king...
, Vanity Fair and French Vogue.
In 1993, Romanov decided to leave modeling in favour of acting. She landed her first role as Teri Spencer on Aaron Spelling
Aaron Spelling
Aaron Spelling was an American film and television producer. As of 2009, Spelling's eponymous production company Spelling Television holds the record as the most prolific television writer, with 218 producer and executive producer credits...
's Models, Inc.
Models, Inc.
Models Inc. is an American prime time soap opera that aired on the Fox television network during the 1994-1995 television season. It is the third series in the Beverly Hills, 90210 franchise. The series was created by Charles Pratt, Jr. and Frank South, and executive produced by Aaron Spelling,...
. She went on to land guest starring roles in Homicide: Life on the Street
Homicide: Life on the Street
Homicide: Life on the Street is an American police procedural television series chronicling the work of a fictional version of the Baltimore Homicide Unit. It ran for seven seasons on NBC from 1993 to 1999, and was succeeded by a TV movie, which also acted as the de-facto series finale...
, The Sentinel
The Sentinel (TV series)
The Sentinel is a Canadian-produced television series that aired on UPN in the United States from 1996 to 1999. It premiered on March 20, 1996, and ran for 65 episodes . The series later reaired on Syfy.-Plot and characters:...
, Just Shoot Me!
Just Shoot Me!
Just Shoot Me! is an American television sitcom that aired for seven seasons on NBC from March 4, 1997 to August 16, 2003, with 148 episodes produced. The show was created by Steven Levitan, the show's executive producer.-Description:...
and Burke's Law
Burke's Law
Burke's Law is a detective series that ran on ABC from 1963 to 1965 and was revived on CBS in the 1990s. The show starred Gene Barry as Amos Burke, millionaire captain of Los Angeles police homicide division, who was chauffeured around to solve crimes in his Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud...
. She was a recurring guest star on Angel
Angel (TV series)
Angel is an American television series, a spin-off of the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The series was created by Buffys creator, Joss Whedon, in collaboration with David Greenwalt, and first aired on October 5, 1999...
for four seasons, playing Lilah Morgan in 36 episodes from 2000–2003.
Romanov has also appeared in several films, including Spy Hard
Spy Hard
Spy Hard is a 1996 American spy comedy film starring Leslie Nielsen and Nicollette Sheridan, parodying James Bond films and other action films. The introduction to the song is sung by comedy artist "Weird Al" Yankovic-Plot:...
and Menno's Mind
Menno's Mind
Menno's Mind is a 1997 film directed by Jon Kroll and starring Billy Campbell, Stephanie Romanov, Corbin Bernsen, Michael Dorn and Bruce Campbell. In this movie, a computer programmer at a virtual reality resort contends with terrorists....
. She played Jacqueline Kennedy in the critically acclaimed Thirteen Days
Thirteen Days (film)
Thirteen Days is a 2000 docudrama directed by Roger Donaldson about the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962, seen from the perspective of the US political leadership. Kevin Costner stars, with Bruce Greenwood featured as John F. Kennedy....
and appeared in The Final Cut alongside Robin Williams
Robin Williams
Robin McLaurin Williams is an American actor and comedian. Rising to fame with his role as the alien Mork in the TV series Mork and Mindy, and later stand-up comedy work, Williams has performed in many feature films since 1980. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance...
.
Personal life
She is a trained dancer who speaks a number of languages.Romanov married film producer Nick Wechsler
Nick Wechsler (producer)
Nick Wechsler is an American film producer.He married model/actress Stephanie Romanov on December 26, 2001 in Cambodia. On June 1, 2005, she gave birth to their first child, baby girl, Lily Andreja Romanov-Wechsler.-Projects in Development:-Filmography:...
on December 26, 2001 in Cambodia
Cambodia
Cambodia , officially known as the Kingdom of Cambodia, is a country located in the southern portion of the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia...
. On June 1, 2005, she gave birth to a baby girl, Lily Andreja Romanov-Wechsler.
She is of Russian
Russians
The Russian people are an East Slavic ethnic group native to Russia, speaking the Russian language and primarily living in Russia and neighboring countries....
descent.
Filmography/television
- Slumber Party Slaughter (Retitled Low Places) (2012 film) - as Victoria Spencer (Post-Production)
- Last NightLast Night (2009 film)Last Night is a 2010 drama romance film written and directed by Massy Tadjedin. It stars Keira Knightley, Sam Worthington, Guillaume Canet and Eva Mendes. The film's official trailer was released on November 6, 2010...
(2009) - as Sandra - The Final Cut (2004) - as Jennifer Bannister
- Tricks (2004) - as Candy
- It Is What It Is (2001)
- Thirteen DaysThirteen Days (film)Thirteen Days is a 2000 docudrama directed by Roger Donaldson about the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962, seen from the perspective of the US political leadership. Kevin Costner stars, with Bruce Greenwood featured as John F. Kennedy....
(2000) - as Jacqueline Kennedy - Sunset StripSunset Strip (film)Sunset Strip is a 2000 American comedy-drama film directed by Adam Collis for 20th Century Fox. Randall Jahnson wrote the story, who previously examined the rock scene in his scripts for The Doors and Dudes, and he and Russell DeGrazier adapted the story into a screenplay.This comedy takes place in...
(2000) - as Christine - AngelAngel (TV series)Angel is an American television series, a spin-off of the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The series was created by Buffys creator, Joss Whedon, in collaboration with David Greenwalt, and first aired on October 5, 1999...
(2000–2003) (recurring) as Lilah Morgan - Dark Spiral (1999) as Soupie
- Alexandria Hotel (1998)
- Due SouthDue SouthDue South is a Canadian crime drama series with elements of comedy. The series was created by Paul Haggis, produced by Alliance Communications, and stars Paul Gross, David Marciano, and latterly Callum Keith Rennie...
Episode: Odds (1998) - as Denny Scarpa - Cadillac (1997) as Kathy
- Early EditionEarly EditionEarly Edition is an American television series that aired on CBS from September 28, 1996 to May 27, 2000. Set in the city of Chicago, Illinois, it follows the adventures of a man who mysteriously receives each Chicago Sun-Times newspaper the day before it is actually published, and who uses this...
(TV series) Episode: Redfellas (1997) - as Paulina Rosanova - Just Shoot Me!Just Shoot Me!Just Shoot Me! is an American television sitcom that aired for seven seasons on NBC from March 4, 1997 to August 16, 2003, with 148 episodes produced. The show was created by Steven Levitan, the show's executive producer.-Description:...
Episode: La Cage (1997) - as Nikki Ellston - The SentinelThe Sentinel (TV series)The Sentinel is a Canadian-produced television series that aired on UPN in the United States from 1996 to 1999. It premiered on March 20, 1996, and ran for 65 episodes . The series later reaired on Syfy.-Plot and characters:...
Episode: The Inside Man (1997) - as Michelle Lazar - Menno's MindMenno's MindMenno's Mind is a 1997 film directed by Jon Kroll and starring Billy Campbell, Stephanie Romanov, Corbin Bernsen, Michael Dorn and Bruce Campbell. In this movie, a computer programmer at a virtual reality resort contends with terrorists....
(1996) - as Loria - Spy HardSpy HardSpy Hard is a 1996 American spy comedy film starring Leslie Nielsen and Nicollette Sheridan, parodying James Bond films and other action films. The introduction to the song is sung by comedy artist "Weird Al" Yankovic-Plot:...
(1996) as Victoria/Barbara Dahl - Homicide: Life on the StreetHomicide: Life on the StreetHomicide: Life on the Street is an American police procedural television series chronicling the work of a fictional version of the Baltimore Homicide Unit. It ran for seven seasons on NBC from 1993 to 1999, and was succeeded by a TV movie, which also acted as the de-facto series finale...
(TV series) Episode: Fire, Part 1 and 2 (1995) - as Anne Kennedy - Burke's LawBurke's LawBurke's Law is a detective series that ran on ABC from 1963 to 1965 and was revived on CBS in the 1990s. The show starred Gene Barry as Amos Burke, millionaire captain of Los Angeles police homicide division, who was chauffeured around to solve crimes in his Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud...
(TV series) Episode: Who Killed the Tennis Ace? (1995) - as Liza Dean - Models Inc. (TV series) (1994–1995) - as Teri Spencer, and Monique Duran
- Melrose Place (TV series) (1994) - as Teri Spencer (two episodes)