Early life

Paggi was born in Travis County, Texas, and grew up in Austin, Texas. She spent two years studying in Los Angeles and New York focusing on becoming an actress.

Career

Paggi made her television debut in 2001 when she received the role of Jennie Bradbury in the short-lived FOX television soap opera Pasadena (TV series), which lasted one season. Following her role on Pasadena, She played the recurring role of Britney in the Emmy-Award winning NBC series Providence. Paggi continued to appear in guest roles on television series such as Glory Days, Fastlane, Judging Amy, CSI: Miami and the CBS pilot Expert Witness. In 2003, Paggi appeared in the television film Frozen Impact, playing the daughter of Ted McGinley's character, whom would later play his daughter in the television series Hope & Faith.

In 2003, Paggi received the role of Sydney Shanowski on the ABC sitcom Hope & Faith, alongside Faith Ford and Kelly Ripa. She appeared throughout the series' first season; later being replaced with Megan Fox, who took on the roles as Sydney for the two remaining seasons.

Paggi received another television role, playing the role of Sara Crawford in the UPN television sitcom One on One; during the show's fifth and final season. Her other television credits include guest appearances in Quintuplets, Jake in Progress, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, for which she appeared in 2002 and again in 2008, Mad Love and 90210. Television films, Campus Confidential and Undercover Bridesmaid. In 2007, Paggi a leading role in the feature film Cielito Lindo, opposite Alejandro Alcondez, who also directed, produced and wrote the film.

Personal life

Paggi currently resides in Los Angeles, where she spends her free time traveling, cooking, reading and running.

Filmography

Awards and Nominations

Ovation Awards

• 2011: Nominated for Featured Actress in a Play for the role of Scarlett in "Girls Talk"

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