Amanda Righetti: biography and career

	Amanda Righetti (born April 4, 1983) is an American actress and film producer. Born in St. George, Utah and raised around Las Vegas, Nevada, accomplished screen actress Amanda Righetti is no stranger to bright lights. She grew up fast, disciplined and with a regal wisdom beginning with a modeling career at the age of 14. She was a hard worker even early on, often working several jobs at once.  In 2006, Righetti signed on to star as the female lead in horror sequel Return to House on Haunted Hill. In April 2008, she was cast as the female lead in the slasher reboot Friday the 13th. Production ended in June 2008 and the film was released to theaters on February 13, 2009. Since September 23, 2008, Righetti has been a regular cast member on the CBS hit series The Mentalist. While working on The Mentalist, she has starred as the female lead in three movies to be released in 2011.  In her role she highlights her sensual energy and feminine power. Amanda has been ranked in the top 100 Sexiest Women in the world in 2005 and 2006 by FHM Magazine. Amanda is best known for her most recent role in Michael Bay’s remake of “Friday the 13” (2009) and her Television role on the Mentalist (CBS). Amanda married Jordan Alan on Oahu, Hawaii in April of 2006 with a small wedding including family and friends. As part of the wedding Amanda was featured in “In Style Wedding Magazine” showing off a little tropical paradise. Amanda and Jordan now live in Hollywood, CA.
	FILMOGRAPHY 2011 Shadow: Casey Cooper 2011 The Chateau Meroux:Jennifer 2011 Cats Dancing on Jupiter: Josephine Smart 2008-2011 The Mentalist (TV series): Grace Van Pelt – Strawberries and Cream: Part 1 (2011)  – Strawberries and Cream: Part 2 (2011) – Rhapsody in Red (2011) – Like a Redheaded Stepchild (2011) – Redacted (2011) See all 70 episodes » 2011 Wandering Eye (TV movie): Maren Abbott 2009 Venerdì 13: Whitney Miller 2008 Role Models: Isabel 2008 Matter (short): Stranger 2007 K-Ville (TV series): A.J. Gossett – Boulet in a China Shop (2007) – No Good Deed (2007) – Cobb's Webb (2007) 2007 Return to House on Haunted Hill (video): Ariel Wolfe 2007 Marlowe (TV movie): Jessica Reede 2007 Pipeline: Jocelyn 2006 Scarface: The World Is Yours (Video Game): Femme Fatale (voice) 2005-2006 Reunion (TV series): Jenna Moretti – 1998 (2006) – 1996 (2006) – 1997 (2006) – 1995 (2006) – 1994 (2005) See all 13 episodes » 2006 Entourage (TV series): Katrina – Aquamom (2006) 2006 Enemies (TV series): Kelly Callaway – Pilot (2006) 2004-2005 North Shore (TV series): Tessa Lewis – The End (2005) – The Ex-Games (2005) – Shark (2005) – Catwalk (2004) – Sucker Punch (2004) See all 20 episodes » 2003-2005 The O.C. (TV series): Hailey Nichol – The Dearly Beloved (2005) – The Way We Were (2004) – The Ties That Bind (2004) – The Strip (2004) – The Shower (2004) See all 12 episodes » 2005 Romy and Michele: In the Beginning (TV movie): Friendly Girl 2003 No Place Like Home (TV movie) 2002 Angel Blade: Samantha Goodman 2001 CSI: Scena del crimine (TV series): Riding Teen – You've Got Male (2001) 1996 Kiss & Tell: Little One 1995 Love and Happiness: Charlie's kid sister