Rosa Blasi

**Rosa Blasi** (born December 19, 1972) is a talented American actress known for her dynamic performances on both television and stage. She gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Luisa Delgado in the Lifetime medical drama series *Strong Medicine* (2000–2006) and as Barb Thunderman on Nickelodeon’s *The Thundermans* (2013–2018).

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Blasi is the daughter of Rocco and Joyce Blasi, with a rich heritage that includes Italian, Irish, and Hispanic roots. A classically trained mezzo-soprano, she boasts a solid foundation in theater, having performed with the esteemed Piven Performance Company and The Second City. Her robust theater background includes starring roles in various musicals and touring with country music legend Kenny Rogers.

Blasi kicked off her television career with a recurring role on CBS's *The Bold and the Beautiful*, followed by a leading part in the sitcom *Hitz* on MTV/UPN. She showcased her versatility through guest appearances on popular shows like *Frasier*, *Becker*, and *Beverly Hills, 90210*. Her film debut came in *The Grudge*, where she played the wife of Bill Pullman’s character. Notably, she also performed in *The Vagina Monologues* at the Apollo Theater and contributed to breast cancer research through benefit concerts.

In her personal life, Blasi married NFL player Jim Finn on Valentine's Day 2004, welcoming their daughter Kaia in 2006 before divorcing in 2008. She later married mortgage broker Todd William Harris in 2014, blending their families together with his daughter Ryan from a previous relationship. Additionally, she published a comedic memoir, *Jock Itch: Misadventures of a Retired Jersey Chaser*, in 2011.