Teri Polo: An Actress Who Made Her Name Through Hard Work and Dedication

Teri Polo was born in Dover, Delaware, on June 1, 1969, and grew up in a middle-class family as the second of three sisters. Her father, Vincent Polo, was a stereo systems designer, and her mother, Jane Polo, was a homemaker. Teri attended Holy Cross Elementary School and then went on to attend Dover High School, where she was a cheerleader and actively participated in school plays.

Teri’s love for acting began when she was a child, and she often performed in small theatrical productions at school and church events. After graduating from high school, she moved to New York City to pursue her dreams of becoming an actress. Despite facing many rejections, Teri stayed focused and took up odd jobs to support herself. She worked as a waitress, sales clerk and even as a nanny at times.

In 1986, Teri got her first big break when she was cast in the soap opera “Loving,” where she played the role of Kristin Larsen. After leaving the show, she appeared in several TV series such as “The Practice” and “Felicity,” which earned her critical acclaim. However, Teri’s major breakthrough came with the role of Pam Byrnes, in the 2000 comedy film “Meet the Parents,” opposite Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller.

Teri’s performance as Pam Byrnes was outstanding, and she received numerous accolades, including a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. This led to her reprising the role in the sequel “Meet the Fockers,” which was equally successful at the box office.

Teri’s talent and versatility as an actress have been evident throughout her career, and she has taken on various challenging roles such as a drug addict in the TV series “The House of the Spirits.” She has also portrayed roles in several made-for-TV movies such as “Beyond Borders” and “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.”

Teri has worked alongside several renowned actors such as Tom Hanks, Sharon Stone and Michael J. Fox. She also starred in the comedy-drama TV series “The Fosters” as Stef Adams Foster, a lesbian mother who raises a blended family of adopted, foster and biological children. This role earned her widespread recognition and garnered her a nomination for a Critics’ Choice Television Award.

Teri is also an advocate for breast cancer awareness, and in 2009, she was diagnosed with breast cancer herself. She underwent a double mastectomy and has been a vocal supporter for early detection and prevention of the disease.

In conclusion, Teri Polo has made a name for herself through sheer hard work, dedication and perseverance. Through her career, she has shown her range as an actress and has garnered a loyal fan following. She continues to be an inspiration to many aspiring actors and actresses and has left a significant mark in the entertainment industry.

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