Ricci began her acting career in the mid-2000s with guest appearances on various television shows, including House, and How I Met Your Mother.
One of Ricci's most prominent roles came in 2010 when she was cast as the lead character, April Carver, in the ABC Family (now Freeform) series Chasing Life. The show followed the life of a young journalist who discovers she has cancer and explores her personal and professional life in the face of the disease.
In addition to Chasing Life, Ricci has appeared in other television series such as Designated Survivor, in which she played Emily Rhodes, a key character and chief of staff to the President of the United States. She also had a recurring role on the popular TV show Supergirl as Siobhan Smythe/Silver Banshee.
Ricci is married to fellow actor Robbie Amell, known for his roles in shows like The Flash and The Tomorrow People. The couple got engaged in 2014 and married in 2016.
Ricci is an advocate for cancer awareness and research, in part due to her experience portraying a cancer patient on Chasing Life. She has been involved in initiatives and campaigns related to cancer awareness and has used her platform to raise funds and awareness for cancer research.
AI contributed to this report with staff oversight.
