Stana Katic

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Biography

Recent Role:
Det. Kate Beckett on Castle
Gender:
Female
Born:
4-26-1978
Birthplace:
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Birth Name:
Stana Katic
Stana Katic was born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to a Serbian father and Croatian mother, who both emigrated from Yugoslavia. She later moved with her family to Aurora, Illinois and moved back and forth from Canada to the U.S. She graduated from West Aurora High School in 1996 and went onto study acting at Chicago's Goodman School of Drama. She has four brothers and one sister. In addition to English, she speaks Serbo-Croatian, Slovenian, French and Italian.







In 2008, Stana created her own production company, Sine Timore Productions, which







More in Latin means "without fear."





With the second season of ABC's "Castle" being touted globally and cult comic-book movie "The Spirit" already under belt, Stana Katic is emerging as Hollywood's next film and television household name.




Canadian-born actress Stana Katic plays female lead Detective Kate Beckett in romantic dramedy "Castle." "Castle" follows the lives of crime-thriller novelist Rick Castle (played by Nathan Fillion) and young, type-A NY Detective Beckett . The two are thrust together when a series of copy-cat murders mimic Castle's novels. Witty rapport, a clash of wills, and romance ensues, all resulting in Beckett breaking Castle's writer's block and becoming his unwilling new muse. "Castle" airs Mondays at 10pm on ABC.









Katic's character Beckett is the inspiration for the central character in "Heatwave," a crime novel ghostwritten by "Castle" showrunners, with the ostensible author being Rick Castle himself. The cross-promotional book series is a central theme in the show and has risen to #6 on The New York Times bestseller list. For her portrayal of Kate Beckett, Stana Katic was nominated for a 2009 Satellite Award in the category of Best Actress in a Drama.









Stana appeared in "The Spirit" opposite Samuel L. Jackson and Eva Mendes and directed by Frank Miller. She portrays the quirky, sexy rookie cop Morgenstern. The movie grossed $39 million-plus worldwide to date.




Stana played Corinne Veneau in the Bond film "Quantum of Solace" with Daniel Craig. The film, nominated for a 2009 Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for "Best Action Movie," grossed $586million worldwide.




Stana's other film credits include "Feast of Love," opposite Morgan Freeman and Greg Kinnear, and "Stiletto" with Tom Berenger.




Stana has prominent roles in some of television's most critically acclaimed shows. She recently portrayed torch singer Simone Renoir in "The Librarian: the Curse of the Judas Chalice," garnering top cable ratings. Stana's own vocals were used for the sultry theme song.




Much like her character Kate Beckett, Stana is an avid reader. She also has a strong interest in environmental issues, archery and music.

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    10 Perfect

    She has the whole package!

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    Stana Katic has blown my mind away ever since i first saw her on Castle. She is such a beautiful woman and not only that, she can act really really good as well. The chemistry between her and Nathan Fillion is on fire and that's what makes Castle such a good show. I didn't really know her from anything else then Castle but now i've watched literally everything she's been in. Even guest roles in shows that i don't watch. She is fluent in so many languages, i find that very hot. I hope Castle will stay on for a long time and by the ratings of the show i assume that will be the case. Also you should check her out in the movie For Lovers Only with Mark Polish. In black and white she may be even hotter.

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    10 Perfect

    SinceviewingCastlelatelyi think Stana isdefiantlysomeone to look out for with endless futuresuccessin film and TV im sure.


    Not only Ambitious, witty, talented and intelligent - but incredibly gorgeous with a uniquepresence brought to her rolls.


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    Liking the castle show - I normallydon'tlike murder mystery shows,, the rest of the crew makes the show moremaintainable.


    Either way I think you could put Stana Katic in anything and she will make anything look good andwatch-able -lol.



    Kudos on the other roles so far.

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    10 Perfect

    A great actress who not only has great looks, but also knows how to use them!

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    Stana Katic has been outstanding playing the lead female role in Castle. I've always enjoyed watching her act in her previous work, but her role in Castle really developed her acting bringing it to a whole new level. I am really looking forward to continuing to watch her in Castle and her future work.

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    8 Great
    I think this actress is someone to watch for. hide show

    Never judge a Bond girl by the...well...Bond girl image!

    I think this actress has a good career ahead of her and I think...I certainly HOPE...that "Castle" is the shot in the arm it needs.

    I am a big believer in the viability of "Castle"; more each time I watch a rerun. And not only does Stana have a great character to play in "Det. Kate Beckett", but her on-screen rapport with author "Richard Castle", flawlessly portrayed by the inestimable Nathan Fillion, pretty much clinches this show. No slouch of an actress could hold up the other end of this pairing, and thankfully, Stana has the chops.

    The long term play between these characters, assuming the show is treated right and picked up long-term, will never get old. They seem to have a Booth-Bones thing going, and played right, will be dynamite. Loved the interview you can access from the Stana page BTW. Very good to see the same rapport off screen. Bodes well for the series...

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    10 Perfect
    Insanely hot. hide show

    Yes, she is hot. Insanely hot. Unbelievably hot. She is definitely near the top of my list of most beautiful looking women on TV. I don't really have a list like that, maybe I should...well anyway, if I did she would be at the top.

    Hmm...let's see, her acting. It's great too. It doesn't really matter though when you look like this.

    When i'm watching Castle I can't even focus on what's going on because i'm too busy thinking about her. Just look at her face. Wow...perfection. I just want to make out with her for hours, or days. You know, while writing this i've decided that she has the most beautiful face i've ever seen. Seriously.

    When i'm watching her on TV, I actually say "oh my god..." out loud because of how amazing she looks.

    Yeah, I know...stereotypical man. Sorry, can't help it. Beautiful girls like this are the reason that we act like this.

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