Michela Luci

Michela Luci (born May 19, 2006 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian actress who has become a prominent figure in children’s television through a series of acclaimed performances. Emerging from a supportive upbringing with her mother Lucy Fricano and an education at Immaculate Conception School, Luci entered the entertainment industry at a remarkably young age, first gaining public attention as a judge on YTV’s Cook’d before securing the recurring role of Agent Orchid on the Emmy‑winning series Odd Squad. Her portrayal of Orchid earned her two Young Artist Award nominations (2015 and 2017) and contributed to a Joey Award win for the cast in 2015, highlighting her early impact on the genre. In 2016 Luci expanded her repertoire by appearing in Odd Squad: The Movie, marking her theatrical debut, and simultaneously co‑founded the all‑girl pop group GEN:ZED (originally GFORCE), which later auditioned for America’s Got Talent Season 14 with the original song “Break the Banks,” impressing all four judges. Beyond on‑screen work, Luci has demonstrated versatile voice‑acting talent, bringing the titular hero of Netflix’s True and the Rainbow Kingdom to life, as well as voicing Princess Flug in TVOKids and Abby Hatcher. Her starring role as the eponymous Dino Dana in the series Dino Dana garnered critical acclaim, resulting in a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Performer in a Children’s, Family Viewing or Special Class Program at the 45th Daytime Emmy Awards, alongside multiple nominations for Canadian Screen Awards and Youth Media Alliance awards. In 2020 she reprised this role in Dino Dana: The Movie, released on Amazon Prime Video after a pandemic‑related delay, further cementing her status as a beloved figure for young audiences. Most recently, Luci expanded into science‑fiction drama by portraying Tabby in the Hulu original series Endlings, which premiered in January 2020 on CBC Television and Hulu, showcasing her ability to transition between genres while maintaining her core appeal. Throughout her career, Luci’s professionalism, work ethic, and charismatic presence have been consistently praised by collaborators, including creator Tim McKeon, who noted her talent and courteous demeanor on set. As she continues to evolve as an actress, Michela Luci remains a dynamic and influential voice in contemporary children’s media, inspiring a new generation of viewers.