Georgina Reilly was born on 12th February 1986 in Surrey, England. When she was sixteen, she moved to Toronto, Canada, with her family. Growing up, Reilly spent numerous holidays in Canada where her relatives reside. She graduated from Havergal College.
The actress belongs to a family of artists; her grandfather is a Canadian musician, Tommy Reilly. As for her parents, her father, David T. Reilly, is a writer and composer, while her mother, Frances Reilly, serves in production. She’s got a sibling, an older brother who is a DJ.
The actress is best known for Murdoch Mysteries (2012-15), City on a Hill (2019), and The Baker and the Beauty (2020).
Stars as Piper on ‘The Baker and the Beauty’
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Based on the Israeli series Beauty and the Baker by Assi Azar, The Baker and the Beauty is an American romantic comedy-drama series on ABC developed by Dean Georgaris. The Israeli series that streamed on Amazon Prime ranks as one of the highest-rated shows in the nation’s television history.
During the show’s panel at the winter TCA press tour, creator Dean Georgaris shed light on the major differences between the two versions.
The Israeli show stayed focused primarily on the baker and the beauty, and it was a half-hour show. We were able to expand it for the hour and really make it about the entire family, which sets us apart and lets us do family stories which we can all relate to.
As per IMDb, the synopsis for The Baker and the Beauty reads:
A blue-collar baker strikes up a relationship with an international superstar. US version of the Israeli romantic comedy series ‘The Baker and the Beauty.’
Georgina Reilly is playing a recurring role of Piper on ABC’s The Baker and the Beauty. Piper is the best friend of an Australian model, Noa Hamilton (Nathalie Kelley), and is a part of her entourage.
Georgina Reilly portrays the character of Piper on The Baker and the Beauty.
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Just as several other ABC series, The Baker and the Beauty is set in Miami and features a predominantly Latino stars. The rest of the main cast includes Victor Rasuk as Daniel Garcia, Nathalie Kelley as Noa Hamilton, Dan Bucatinsky as Lewis, David Del Rio as Mateo Garcia, Michelle Veintimilla as Vanessa, Belissa Escobedo as Natalie, Lisa Vidal as Mari Garcia, and Carlos Gomez as Rafael Garcia.
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The Baker and the Beauty premiered on ABC on 13th April 2020.
Married to Actor Husband Mark O’Brien Following a Delightful Wedding – Do They Share a Baby?
Georgina Reilly is married to her husband Mark O’Brien since 2013.
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Georgina Reilly is married to her actor husband, Mark O’Brien. The couple tied the knot on 6th January 2013. The lavish winter wedding of the pair at The Drake Hotel was decorated with light, plain, elegant flower arrangements and a stunning palette of pink and white colors.
The lovebirds opted for “L-O-V-E” by Nat King Cole for their first party. “We wanted to choose a fun and happy song to enjoy our first dance,” said Georgina with a smile.
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Reilly and her spouse Mark starred together in the Canadian comedy-drama Republic of Doyle. In fact, they first met on the set on the same series back in 2011. “I was starring in a guest role and Mark is one of the show’s lead actors,” Georgina shared.
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Later in 2012, Reilly’s then-future spouse, Mark O’Brien, made a guest appearance as the ex-fiance of Dr. Emily Grace, played by Georgina Reilly, in the Canadian drama Murdoch Mysteries, season 5 episode 12 titled Murdoch Night in Canada.
Ironically, the couple was engaged at the time following Mark’s proposal. Earlier, on a trip to New York City, Mark got down on his knee and popped the question moments before the New Year to ensure they enter 2012 as an engaged duo.
Georgina Reilly with her husband Mark O’Brien and their baby daughter Penelope Florence O’Brien.
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Four years after their delightful wedding, the pair welcomed their first baby, a daughter named Penelope Florence O’Brien.
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This wonderful couple couldn’t be in a more blissful relationship. As a matter of fact, the entire family of three looks adorable together.
Featured on ‘Murdoch Mysteries,’ ‘Heartland,’ and ‘Republic of Doyle’ – What’s Her Net Worth?
Georgina Reilly’s net worth is estimated to be $1.5 million.
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Georgina Reilly made her acting debut with a minor role in an American drama Beautiful People (2006). The following year, she featured in the short film Terry Southern’s Plums and Prunes (2007) and in the TV movie The Dark Room (2007).
In 2008, the actress played the role of Laurel-Ann Drummond in the Canadian horror film Pontypool. This was followed by recurring appearances in children’s television sitcom Overruled! (2009) as Julie, Canadian kiddie comedy Majority Rules! (2009) as Darcy Mankowitz, and supernatural miniseries Valemony (2009) as Melissa. In addition, she made a single-episode appearance as Skye in a Canadian show How to Be Indie (2009), and a short film appearance on A Hindu’s Indictment of Heaven (2009).
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Reilly featured as Caroline in the Canadian film This Movie is Broken (2010), followed by appearances on Stag (2011), Eddie: The Sleepwalking Cannibal (2012), and Better People (2012). Meanwhile, in the small screens, he had minor appearances on Unnatural History (2010), Republic of Doyle (2011), My Babysitter’s a Vampire (2011), Saving Hope (2014), Heartland (2014), and Blindspot (2016).
From 2012-15, the actress had a recurring role (season 5) and regular role (seasons 6-9) as Dr. Emily Grace in a Canadian drama Murdoch Mysteries. Likewise, she had a recurring role (season 1) and a regular role (season 2) as Sabrina Reynolds in another Canadian drama The L.A. Complex (2012).
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Most recently, The Baker and the Beauty star made recurring appearances in the crime drama City on a Hill (2019). On the big screen, she portrayed the character of Pat Morey in the Canadian biographical sports film Goalie (2019).
Georgina Reilly’s net worth is estimated at $1.5 million.
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