Christina Vidal
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Christina Vidal Mitchell is an American actress and singer. On television, she is known for starring in the sitcoms Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher (1997–1998), Taina (2001–2002), and Primo (2023). Her film appearances include the comedy Life with Mikey (1993), the sports drama Brink! (1998), the fantasy comedies Freaky Friday (2003) and Freakier Friday (2025), and the slasher See No Evil (2006).
Infobox
Other names
Christina Vidal Mitchell
Occupations
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Years active
1993–present
Spouse
mw- Marcus Mitchell (m. 2016)
Children
3
Relatives
Lisa Vidal (sister)
Tables
· Filmography › Film
2000
Details
Role(s)
Maggie
Notes
Short film
2005
The Mosquito
Role(s)
Tia
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1993 | Life with Mikey | Angie Vega | |
| 1995 | Welcome to the Dollhouse | Cynthia | |
| 2000 | Details | Maggie | Short film |
| 2003 | Chasing Papi | Festival Singer | |
| Freaky Friday | Maddie | ||
| 2005 | The Mosquito | Tia | |
| 2006 | See No Evil | Christine | |
| 2007 | I Think I Love My Wife | Candy | |
| 2010 | Magic Man | Elena | |
| 2021 | The Guilty | Sergeant Denise Wade | |
| 2025 | Freakier Friday | Maddie |
· Filmography › Television
1997
1997–1998
Role(s)
Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher
Notes
Sophia Del Bono
1999
2001–2002
Role(s)
Taina
Notes
Taina Maria Morales
2003
Hotel
Role(s)
Gisel
Notes
Television film
2003–2004
Role(s)
10-8: Officers on Duty
Notes
Deputy Gabriela Lopez
2004
Beck and Call
Notes
Television short
2008
Play or Be Played
Notes
Television film
Mask of the Ninja
Role(s)
Mercedes
2010
2011
Things We Do for Love
Notes
Episode: "Best Friend"
2015
2015–2016
Role(s)
Code Black
Notes
Gina Perrello
2016
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1994 | The Cosby Mysteries | Ramona Suarez | Episode: "Camouflage" |
| 1995 | The Commish | Julianna Muldoon | Episode: "Off Broadway: Parts 1 & 2" |
| 1997 | F/X: The Series | Theresa | Episode: "Bad Influence" |
| 1997–1998 | Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher | Sophia Del Bono | Main role (season 2) |
| 1998 | Brink! | Gabriella | Television film |
| 1999 | Providence | Street Girl | Episode: "Saint Syd" |
| Touched by an Angel | Ilena | Episode: "Hearts" | |
| 2001–2002 | Taina | Taina Maria Morales | Lead role |
| 2003 | Hotel | Gisel | Television film |
| Sabrina, the Teenage Witch | Fate Paris | Episode: "Romance Looming" | |
| 2003–2004 | 10-8: Officers on Duty | Deputy Gabriela Lopez | Main role |
| 2004 | Beck and Call | Television short | |
| Second Time Around | Gabrielle Herrera | Episode: "Secrets", "A Kiss Is Still a Kiss" | |
| 2005 | Clubhouse | Carmen | Episode: "Between First and Home" |
| 2006 | Girlfriends | Samantha Stephens | Episodes: "Bad Blood", "Just Joan" |
| 2007 | ER | Elena Vega | Episode: "In a Different Light" |
| 2008 | Play or Be Played | Television film | |
| Mask of the Ninja | Mercedes | ||
| 2009 | Monk | Winona | Episode: "Mr. Monk Goes Camping" |
| 2009–2010 | House | Sandy | Episodes: "Wilson", "Private Lives" |
| 2010 | The Deep End | Rachel Esposito | Episode: "Nothing Personal" |
| In Plain Sight | Amber Whitman | Episode: "Son of Mann" | |
| Castle | Jamie Ruiz | Episode: "Almost Famous" | |
| 2011 | Things We Do for Love | Episode: "Best Friend" | |
| Fairly Legal | Sofia Peña | Episode: "Coming Home" | |
| 2014 | Stalker | Christina Richards | Episode: "Skin" |
| 2015 | Being Mary Jane | Lilly | Episode: "Reading the Signs" |
| The Player | Mrs. Cruz | Episode: "A House Is Not a Home" | |
| Major Crimes | Carmen Tamayo | Episode: "Thick as Thieves" | |
| 2015–2016 | Code Black | Gina Perrello | Recurring role; 7 episodes |
| 2016 | Limitless | Lucy Church | 2 episodes |
| Blue Bloods | ADA Marta Avila | 1 episode | |
| 2017 | Training Day | Det. Valeria Chavez | Main role |
| 2018 | Sneaky Pete | Valerie | 1 episode |
| 2019 | Grand Hotel | Det. Ayala | 4 episodes |
| 2020 | United We Fall | Jo Ryan | Main role |
| 2021 | The Shrink Next Door | Hannah | Recurring role |
| 2022 | The Terminal List | Mac Wilson | |
| 2023 | Primo | Drea | Main role |
List of soundtrack appearances · Discography › Soundtrack appearances
| Title | Year | Album |
| "Gonna Be A Star" | 2002 | Taina: Original Television Soundtrack |
| "Carnival" | ||
| "Feel Good" | ||
| "I Thought That We Were Friends" | ||
| "Voy a Ser Una Estrella (Gonna Be a Star)" | ||
| "Take Me Away" | 2003 | Freaky Friday |
| "Take Me Away" | 2025 | Freakier Friday |
· Awards and nominations
1994
Most Promising New Youth Actress
Role(s)
Won
| Year | Organization | Award | Work | Result |
| 1994 | Young Artist Awards | Best Leading Young Actress in a Feature Film | Life with Mikey | Won |
| Most Promising New Youth Actress | Won | |||
| 2002 | ALMA Awards | Outstanding Actress in a Television Series | Taina | Nominated |
| 2024 | Imagen Awards | Best Actress – Comedy (Television) | Primo | Nominated |
References
- Tied with Thora Birch.
- Time for Kidshttps://web.archive.org/web/20110724021440/http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/teachers/wr/article/0%2C27972%2C101294%2C00.html
- movies.yahoo.comhttps://web.archive.org/web/20110604032158/http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/contributor/1800190778/bio
- "May 2006 | An Interview with Christina Vidal"http://www.blackfilm.com/20060512/features/cvidal.shtml
- RogerEbert.comhttps://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/life-with-mikey-1993
- Shadow And Acthttps://shadowandact.com/taina-christina-vidal-reveals-likely-reasons-why-the-nickeloden-classic-was-canceled
- Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2021-06-13/latino-gap-christina-vidal-recounts-taina-role-nickelodeon
- "Love Automatically (remix)"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oQ41xlVLn0
- deadline.comhttps://deadline.com/2024/06/freaky-friday-2-adds-chad-michael-murray-stephen-tobolowsky-more-1235981629/
- Showbiz Cheat Sheethttps://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/taina-star-declined-invitation-to-lead-the-pussycat-dolls.html/
- "1st & 15th | Listen and Stream Free Music, Albums, New Releases, Photos, Videos"http://www.myspace.com/1stand15th
- Deadline Hollywoodhttps://deadline.com/2024/06/freaky-friday-2-adds-chad-michael-murray-stephen-tobolowsky-more-1235981629/
- Billboardhttps://www.billboard.com/lists/freakier-friday-pink-slip-reunion-oral-history-lindsay-lohan/
- "@CVDramatix: WE DID IT!! @MarcusEMitchell I am so happy I get to love you for life! 😍💕"https://x.com/CVDramatix/status/783489717119483905?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E783489717119483905%7Ctwgr%5E4f25d9cd2591c969b56647af82c9fc241f41dc67%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fliverampup.com%2Fentertainment%2Fchristina-vidal-finally-managed-turn-boyfriend-husband-how-s-married-life-going.html
- "My utmost favorite thing is watching you become a mom all over again. You're so sure you couldn't possibly love another child with the same amount as the last. But I witness time and time again the endless capacity of love you have and it is a beauty. I count it all joy I get to share these little blessings with you. There is no one else who can fill your role as their mother. Your unique love, warmth, and understanding create a bond that makes it specifically you and you alone for them. You are irreplaceable, and specially chosen. I will continue to make little people with you for as long as we can!"https://www.instagram.com/p/DJhh2kZyp-0/
- YoungArtistAwards.orghttps://web.archive.org/web/20110403132553/http://www.youngartistawards.org/pastnoms15.htm
- UPIhttps://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2002/04/17/Nominees-for-2002-ALMA-Awards/18701019085817/
- Deadlinehttps://deadline.com/2024/07/imagen-awards-2024-nominations-list-1236021936/