Sunny Mabri is an American film and television actress. In the 90s she worked as a model. Mabri is known for participating in the action movie "Three X2" and the thriller "Person-3". The actress also played the role of the witch of the South in the fantasy television series Once Upon a Time.
Movie roles
Sunny Mabri first appeared on the screens in 2002, playing Courtney in the youth comedy "Tough Guy". The tape did not gain critical acclaim, but it went pretty well at the box office, collecting $ 31 million with a budget of 13 million.
In 2004, the actress got the main role in the fantastic thriller "Person-3". After the failure of the previous series, it was decided to release the third part directly on DVD. The tape was coldly received by both critics and spectators.
The next project involving Sunny was more successful. In 2005, she was selected as the lead female actor in the action movie Three X's: A New Level. The actress had the opportunity to work with such star actors as Ice Cube and Willem Dafoe. Unlike the first part, this film did not become a box office hit, although it found its fans.
In 2006, the actress played a small role in the black comedy "Snake Flight". Starring Samuel L. Jackson and Nathan Phillips. As for black comedy, the film was well received by critics. At the box office, Snake Flight also performed well, raising $ 62 million with a budget of 33 million.
The next 10 years, the actress almost did not appear in feature films, starring in TV shows and television films. Sunny Mabri returned to the feature film in 2017, receiving a role in the independent science fiction film "Teleios". The film was liked by critics, although it did not gain much popularity among the audience.
TV career
Mabri works a lot on television. She has appeared in such popular projects as Doctor House, CSI: Miami Crime Scene, Angel, Desperate Housewives and many others.
In 2010, the actress got the role of Alex in the comedy series "Memphis Beat." Critics did not praise the series too much. But in the United States, “Memphis Beat” has become quite popular - more than 4 million viewers watched it there.
In 2013, Sunny Mabri was selected for the role of Lisa Mansi in the drama series Client List. The series lasted on air for 2 seasons, after which it was closed due to a reduction in the audience.
In 2014, Sunny received the small but memorable role of the good witch of the South in the fantasy series Once Upon a Time, which has gained immense popularity around the world.
Personal life
In 2005, Sunny married American actor Ethan Embry. In 2012, Mabri filed for divorce, citing "irreconcilable differences." In less than a year, the couple reconciled, in 2015 they got married again. Now the couple lives in Los Angeles.