Brea is a big fan of comic books. She says she started reading The Invisibles because her brother recommended it and got hooked. She is now part of a comic book club.
Before she landed her many TV roles Brea appeared in three films, The Suite and You're So Dead, both in 2007, and the short film Multiple Choice in 2008.
Brea: (on her reaction to being cast on Heroes)
I think I like laid down and cried. I was in shock. It was very, very exciting, I was a huge fan, so it was very exciting.
Brea: (On what in her life prepared her for a role as a bad-girl on Heroes)
I will admit that I probably stole something as a teen ... but I don't know, I'm kind of a goodie-goodie. I did shave my head once ... but I asked my dad.