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Marla Sokoloff

Marla Sokoloff
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Sokoloff in a promotional photo.
Born Marla Lynne Sokoloff
(1980-12-19) December 19, 1980 (age 36)
San Francisco, California, U.S.
Occupation Actress, Musician
Years active 1993-present
Spouse(s) Alec Puro (m. 2009)
Children 2

Marla Lynne Sokoloff (born December 19, 1980) is an American actress and musician best known for playing the part of Lucy Hatcher on the TV show The Practice and Gia Mahan on the ABC sitcom Full House and its Netflix sequel Fuller House.

Sokoloff was born to Cindi (née Sussman) and Howard Sokoloff, a former caterer and podiatrist, respectively. Her family is Jewish and originates from Russia and Germany. Sokoloff graduated from the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts.

Sokoloff began acting at age 12 when she was cast as Gia Mahan, Stephanie Tanner's archenemy-turned best friend in the sitcom Full House. In 1998, Sokoloff landed her most notable role as she was cast as the receptionist Lucy Hatcher in The Practice. Along with other popular appearances, she is well-remembered as Joey's pregnant sister, Dina, in season 8 of Friends. Sokoloff also had a three-episode stint as a nanny in Desperate Housewives.

In November 2006, she starred in the ABC television series Big Day, which ended on January 30, 2007. She also made a guest appearance in an episode of Burn Notice, where she played Melanie, working undercover as a receptionist at a Miami art gallery, whose owner had murdered her character's father.

Sokoloff also has starred in several movies, including Whatever It Takes, The Climb, The Tollbooth, Dude, Where's My Car?, Sugar & Spice and Love On The Side.


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