Biography

JoAnna Garcia was born and raised in Tampa, Florida and first began performing at the age of 10 when she auditioned for a local theater production and earned the lead role. From there she was discovered by Nickelodeon, who cast her in the television series "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" while she was still in school.

Garcia attended the University of Florida where she pledged Delta Delta Delta. After her freshman year, she moved to Los Angeles and landed a role in the CBS television movie "Holy Joe" on her first day in town.

She starred on the hit series "Reba," playing Reba's daughter, Cheyenne Montgomery. Her other television credits include "Party of Five," "Freaks and Geeks" and "Boston Public."

Her feature film credits include "American Pie 2" and "Not Another Teen Movie."

She resides in Los Angeles and volunteers with the Step Up Women's Network, as well as by teaching English as a second language to preschool aged children. Her other interests include horseback riding, doing Pilates and anything to do with the outdoors. She has a 7-month-old miniature horse named Dolly that weighs 60 pounds and is her pride and joy.

Garcia's birthday is August 10.