April Bowlby

April Bowlby (born July 30, 1980) in Vallejo, California, United States, is an American actress and model whose career has spanned over two decades, earning her a devoted fan base across television and streaming platforms. Raised in a family that relocated to Manteca, California during her childhood, she attended East Union High School where she first explored her interest in performance before embarking on a modelling career that would later serve as a gateway to acting. Her early work in print and runway showcases honed a strong on‑camera presence, ultimately prompting her to pursue dramatic roles and enroll in acting classes that refined her craft. Within months of her initial auditions, Bowlby secured the recurring role of Kandi, the bubbly, naïve love interest on the hit CBS sitcom Two and a Half Men, a part that she inhabited from 2003 through 2015 and which catapulted her into mainstream recognition.

Beyond her iconic sitcom appearance, Bowlby displayed remarkable range by portraying Stacy Barrett on Lifetime’s Drop Dead Diva (2009‑2014), a character that blended humor with heartfelt drama, and later stepping into the comic‑book realm as Rita Farr on the DC Universe series Titans (2018) and its spin‑off Doom Patrol (2019‑2023). Her film credits include All Roads Lead Home (2008), The Slammin’ Salmon (2009), and From Prada to Nada (2011), while television guest spots on How I Met Your Mother, CSI, Psych and CSI: NY showcase her adaptability across genres. Known for her charismatic screen presence, comedic timing, and the ability to transition seamlessly between light‑hearted and serious roles, Bowlby continues to be a versatile talent in an ever‑evolving entertainment landscape.