Michela Luci Biography: Age, Boyfriend, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Awards

Michela Luci is a Canadian actress and singer renowned for her starring role as Dana in Dino Dana (2017–2020), for which she won a 2019 Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Performer in a Children’s Program.

She has captivated audiences with her versatile performances in live-action series like Odd Squad and Endlings, and as a voice actress in animated shows such as True and the Rainbow Kingdom and Go, Dog. Go!.

A member of the Toronto-based girl group GEN:ZED, Luci is also recognized for her advocacy for gender equality in media, earning the 2019 Rising Star Award at the Bentonville Film Festival.

Profile

• Full Name: Michela Luci
• Stage Name: Michela Luci
• Born: 19 May, 2006
• Age: 19 years old
• Birthplace: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
• Nationality: Canadian
• Occupation: Actress, Singer
• Height: 4’5″
• Parents: Lucy Fricano, Mike Fricano
• Siblings: Nicolas Fricano, Antonio Fricano
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $2 million –$5 million

Early Life and Education

Michela Luci was born on May 19, 2006, in Hamilton, Ontario, to Lucy Fricano, a defense and space professional, and Mike Fricano.

Raised in Ancaster, Ontario, alongside her brothers, Nicolas and Antonio, she showed an early flair for performance, earning the nickname “Little Drama Queen.”

She attended Immaculate Conception School, where she began piano lessons at age four through the Royal Conservatory of Music and trained in voice, dance, and acting.

Currently, she balances her acting career with ongoing studies, though specific details about her higher education are not publicly available. Her ethnicity is Italian-Canadian, and her religious beliefs are not publicly known.

Career

Michela Luci began her acting career at age seven, appearing as a judge on YTV’s Cook’d (2014) and landing the recurring role of Agent Orchid in the Emmy-winning Odd Squad (2014–2020) on PBS Kids and TVOKids.

Her early work included a role in Odd Squad: The Movie (2016) and a performance as the Genie in a Canadian Dance Company production of Aladdin.

In 2016, she started filming Dino Dana, playing the titular role, which earned her a 2018 Daytime Emmy nomination at age 11 and a 2019 win, along with a Youth Media Alliance Award of Excellence. Her natural charisma and professionalism impressed creators like Odd Squad’s Tim McKeon.

Luci’s voice acting career took off with the lead role of True in Netflix’s True and the Rainbow Kingdom (2017–2020), earning her two 2018 Young Entertainer Award nominations.

She voiced Princess Flug in Abby Hatcher (2018–2022), Farmer Faye in Mighty Express (2020–2022), and Tag Barker in Go, Dog. Go! (2021–present).

Her live-action role as Tabby in Hulu’s Endlings (2020–2021) showcased her ability to handle complex, sci-fi narratives. She also starred in Dino Dana: The Movie (2020), delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic but released to acclaim on Amazon Prime.

Luci earned Canadian Screen Award nominations in 2018, 2019, and 2022 for her performances.

Currently, Luci remains active in both acting and music, performing with GEN:ZED (formerly GForce), which competed on America’s Got Talent Season 14 in 2019 with their original song “Break the Banks.”

She has voiced Octobella in PJ Masks (2020–present) and appeared in Spin (2021) and Rubble & Crew (2024).

As a panel guest for the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, she advocates for representation and received the 2019 Rising Star Award at the Bentonville Film Festival.

Luci continues to develop new projects, balancing her career with her passion for dance, piano, and social impact.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @michelaluci
• Facebook Handle: Michela Luci
• Twitter Handle: @MichelaLuci

Personal Life

Michela Luci is single, with no children, and keeps her personal relationships private, focusing on her career and creative pursuits.

A multi-talented performer, she studies piano, voice, and dance, including ballet, jazz, tap, and hip-hop, and plays guitar and ukulele.

Filmography

• Odd Squad (2014–2020) – Agent Orchid
• Odd Squad: The Movie (2016) – Agent Orchid
• Dino Dana (2017–2020) – Dana
• True and the Rainbow Kingdom (2017–2020) – True (Voice)
• Abby Hatcher (2018–2022) – Princess Flug (Voice)
• Dino Dana: The Movie (2020) – Dana
• Endlings (2020–2021) – Tabby
• PJ Masks (2020–present) – Octobella (Voice)
• Go, Dog. Go! (2021–present) – Tag Barker (Voice)
• Spin (2021) – Young Girl
• Mighty Express (2020–2022) – Farmer Faye (Voice)
• Rubble & Crew (2024) – Various Characters (Voice)

Net Worth

Michela Luci has an estimated net worth of between $2 million and $5 million USD.

Her income primarily comes from her acting roles in Dino Dana, Endlings, and Odd Squad, as well as voice work in True and the Rainbow Kingdom, Go, Dog. Go!, and other animated series.

Additional earnings stem from her performances with GEN:ZED, endorsements, and appearances at events like the Bentonville Film Festival.