As Meadow Mariangela Soprano, Jamie-Lynn Sigler rose to fame as part of the long-running HBO mob drama series The Sopranos.  She portrayed the firstborn child of mafia boss Tony and wife Carmela and led a distinct life different from her peers.  Although she never really approved of her father’s illegal endeavors, she kept a clear-eye and was vigilant of their family’s unique lifestyle.  Throughout the series, she dated Noah Tannenbaum, Jackie Aprile, Patrick Paris and Finn DeTrolio.  Despite her severely strained relationship with her parents, she was able to excel in her classes and became a mature woman, towards the end, seemingly free of the DiMeo crime family life.  In the coming months, she will be gracing the silver screen with several comedy projects, and will also be featured in a miniseries.

Slated to come out this year is director Mike Cerrone’s comedy film, Homie Spumoni.  The film centers on an African-American boy who has been raised in an Italian-American family.  Totally unaware that he is black, his life turns upside down when his birth parents show up, causing him to examine his true heritage.  Jamie-Lynn Sigler stars as Ally, along with Donald Faison as Renato, Whoopi Goldberg as Thelma, and Joey Fatone as Buddy.

Also pending for release is the comedy-drama New York City Serenade, in which the former Soprano actress stars as Lynn.  She plays the fiancée of one of the lead characters, Owen (Freddie Prinze Jr.), who breaks of their engagement.  The distressing news sends Owen and his childhood friend to an adventure trip of discoveries and self re-evaluation.  The movie also includes Chris Klein and Ben Schwartz.

Furthermore, she will be returning on the small screen with a miniseries called The Gathering, which is a mystery thriller directed by Bill Eagles.  The plot revolves around a man who explores the mysterious disappearance of his wife, leading him to a group of latter-day witches.

For Sopranos fans, Jamie-Lynn Sigler will be remembered as a spirited gal who personified the suburban Italian-American ingénue and depicted how it is to be part of a modern day mob family.


-Kris De Leon, BuddyTV Staff Columnist
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