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                                                 JUST A FEW HIGHLIGHTS OF LAURA'S RECENT NEWS!                                  

                                     For photos of Laura in action, check out the photo gallery!

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December 2024

Happy Holidays! Cover your ear for a special WGN "Lounge act" Christmas ;) https://fb.watch/wGCgEHzVWE/

November 2024

At the Frankie Avalon concert at the Des Plaines Theatre, my firm, Laura Orrico Public Relations, awarded our inaugural Laura Orrico Impact Award! Our first recipient was Ron Onesti in recognition of his dedication and commitment to our community! Each year, we will recognize an individual making an extraordinary impact.

June 2024

I was incredibly honored to serve on the jury for the Crown Point International Film Festival! I had a fantastic time conducting red carpet interviews before and after the event. 

April 2024

I felt it was important to share, so I gave an 'exclusive' of my full story with Daily Mail. Not only is sharing therapeutic, but I feel it helps others who might be going through something similar. Life isn't always easy, but finding the positives through the little things is so important. It's been nearly 9 years since Ryan's passing, and this story gives an inside look at everything. Thank you for your support. 

November 2023

Following the resolution of the SAG-AFTRA strike, I was invited back on NTD News to share my reflections on the challenges faced during the course of the strike.

October 2023

Columbus Day Weekend I had the honor and pleasure of attending The JCCIA President's Gala which included a performance by Antonia Bennett (Tony Bennett's daughter), dancers and flag performers from the Puglia region of Italy, an Italian Couture show, and an amazing dinner. Then on Columbus Day, all of us JCCIA officers walked in the ABC televised parade helping to kick it off with the Chicago Police Mounted Patrol Unit (15 Horses), Chicago Police Motorcycle Unit and the Illinois Patriot Guard Motorcycle Riders, Great Lakes Navy Band and Military Color Guard and the Great Lakes Navy Band Vehicle.

September 2023 

I am so incredibly excited and honored to be among some of the most famous comedic talent in the world on the audiobook of Surely You Can’t Be Serious. So proud to be a part of the amazing book by iconic filmmakers (ZAZ) David Zucker, Jim Abrahams and Jerry Zucker. Airplane! has been one of my favorite movies since childhood and set the standard for my acting career in Film and Television! Be sure to check it out and get the book, too! It's about the history of the making of one of the top comedies of all time - Airplane! Check out the article below in Deadline Hollywood!

August 2023
NTD News reached out to me for an update after the latest offer from studios was declined amid the SAG-AFTRA strike.

July 2023

During the SAG-AFTRA strike, I was sought out to discuss the potential industry collapse in the event of a failed agreement between the writers and actors and the alliance of motion picture and television producers, for NTD News.

June 2023 

WGN Sketch about the mystery of Superman's true identity! https://fb.watch/nlDBFAvpe2/

Always a blast with my pals at WGN Morning News! In case you missed the live broadcast we did, here are some of the sketches! We squeezed in MANY different characters/impressions in a short amount of time- thanks to Fantasy Costumes! Scroll down to see each one! Featuring the amazing and hilarious Jeff Hoover and Mike Toomey, chef extraordinaire and also hilarious- Jeff Mauro, and the very talented and hilarious - Vito Zatto! https://wgntv.com/morning-news/around-town/around-town-visits-fantasy-costumes/

March 2023
I had the chance to appear as a guest on It's Showtime with Rikki Lee, where I shared the story of balancing my PR Firm and acting career. Not only did I enjoy my time with such an incredible host, but I also gained a friendship from the experience!

January 2023 

I was elected and inducted into the JCCIA - Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans as the 3rd Vice President: www.jccia.com/leadership

August 2022

www.facebook.com/lauraorrico/videos/7952893524784188 Thank you so much to the @myitalycampaign for asking me to be a part of this! Grateful to renowned publisher Bob Guccione Jr. and Nikki Taylor of La Dolce Vita Lifestyle Magazine for including me! I'm truly grateful. My Italian Heritage is important to me, and I've enjoyed sharing a little bit about it with all of you! My grandparents came here from Calabria, Italy and settled in the Little Italy area of Chicago called Taylor Street! That is where my dad and his 10 brothers and one sister were born! 

July 2022

Filmed a supporting role in Chicago for another David Leo Shultz film, set to release in 2024! 

April 2022 

Filming an episode of That Show Tonight in NYC! Having a blast on set with Gerard Haran and discussing my part of the Cha Cha Slide music video! www.facebook.com/lauraorrico/videos/409312304372065

October 2021

I am excited to announce that I will be a recipient of the 2021 Impresa Award. To receive this prestigious award alongside this group of amazingly talented, successful, and intelligent women is such a great honor. I am grateful to the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans and Ron Onesti of the Arcada theater. Thank you. 

My late Father, Richard Louis Orrico, a proud Italian-American whose parents came from Calabria; Italy would be so proud. Thank you for this, I am truly honored, and I promise to continue to be a great role model for our Italian heritage. I will continue to work hard to make all of you proud.
Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.

Backstory: The Impresa Award project was initiated in 1993 to honor women from the Chicago Italian American community who have demonstrated outstanding accomplishments during their lifetime. In addition to honoring these women who deserve recognition from their community and who have served as role models for younger generations of Italian American women, this award presentation continues the process of recording for history the lives and accomplishments of Italian American Women. The Impresa Award Presentation is a celebration of our Italian American heritage. To date we have honored approximately 70 outstanding women.

The awards ceremony will take place on November 7th, 2021. If you would like to attend, click the link for details and to purchase tickets. Scroll to the bottom and click on the "Upcoming Events" photo: www.jccia.com/events

June 2021

Filmed the pilot for That Show Tonight in Nashville, TN!

January 2021 

Currently being considered to play Lauren in the film Silent Bark.

I am the first model for the soon to be launched fashion company Mirabelle Designs.

December 2020 

Shot a fun commercial with one of my favorite directors, Ethan Talley. This commercial marks the third project for  Ethan and me together!

God's Fool released on Amazon! The film is directed by David Leo Schultz. 

November 2020 

Joined The Lenny Schmidt Show! Lenny (who has been in films like The Ugly Truth and Joe Dirt to name a few and in a multitude of guest star roles on network and cable TV shows) is my long-time friend and industry colleague and he is incredibly hilarious! The show streams on YouTube via LennySchmidtComedy 

October 2020

Joined The Beatelles!  

The Female Fab Four consists of Christine Mikulskis: Vocals, co-producer | Traci Abel: Vocals, co-producer | Laura Orrico: Vocals | Ary Paloma: Vocals | Mike Bruccoleri: bass, co-producer | Frank Canino: guitar, co-producer | Derrick Martens: drums.

• www.thebeatellesband.com
• FB @TheBeatellesband 
• Instagram @thebeatellesband 

For more info, click here. Here is a sneak peek of upcoming live shows!

September 2020

Appeared as "Carol" in the film, God's Fool, directed by David Leo Schultz - which just became available for rental on Ragamuffin streaming.

January 2020

Joined Hannah, Fred, and Justin on Gabby Road Radio on WCGO to discuss the fun of the SAG Awards! Check out her interview.

Attended the 2020 SAG Awards and caught up with former co-stars, including: Leslie Bibb (CSI: Miami), Jane Seymour (Wedding Crashers), and Tony Shalhoub (Monk). Check out the photo gallery for highlights of the night!

Thank YOU, Village of Westchester, for the nice feature! My grandparents lived in Westchester, IL. for over 60 years, I grew up there and so did my mom. I am proud to say that I still have most of my original friends from grade school and middle school that I still keep in touch with. Westchester is a great town and I'm proud that I grew up there (from age 9+).

December 2019

Returned to Los Angeles to appear as “Carol” in the new David Leo Schultz film, God’s Fool. Check on on-set pics in the photo gallery!

November 2019

Guest co-hosted  WVON's "Real Talk, Real People" with Art "Chat Daddy" Sims for Chat Daddy's birthday episode.

October 2019

Testimonial video - alongside Hollywood colleagues and friends Joe Mantegna and Bonnie Hunt, etc. - to praise the highly-reviewed "I'm Not A Comedian, I'm Lenny Bruce" starring the great Ronnie Marmo.

Appeared as a guest on "The Mike Wagner Show" 

June 2019

Acted as a guest co-host on WVON's "Real Talk, Real People" with Art "Chat Daddy" Sims.

May 2019

Portrayed "Flo" from Progressive Insurance in Chicago's WGN Morning News' comedic sketch, "Adjusters Endquote"

March 2019

Appeared as a guest on WVON's "Real Talk, Real People" with Art "Chat Daddy" Sims.

January 2019
Guest co-hosted the inaugural episode of Mancow Muller's return to radio on WLS-AM! She recurred during the first few weeks of the show.  Tune in weekdays, 6a.m. to 9a.m., as you never know when my voice will grace the airwaves!

November 2018

Appeared as Catwoman in Chicago's WGN Morning News' comedic sketch, "Batman of the People"

February 2018

Guest-starred on Kevin Can Wait on CBS and played "Cheryl" in the episode entitled 'Wingmen'! 

Appeared on Chicago's WGN Morning News in a spoof for President's Day where I played The Bachelorette vying for presidents from the past!

July 2017

Became the face of the Oak Brook Hills Hotel (Hilton).

May 2017

Appeared as the magician's assistant on Chicago's WGN Morning News in a comedy sketch with WGN's own Wink Winkle played by the hilarious Jeff Hoover! 

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Past updates from Laura Orrico's previous official website:

September 2012

Happy to start at 'Upright Citizens Brigade' in Los Angeles!

Listen for Fred Wolf and I as guests on Grand Theft Audio!

Follow Laura on Twitter @laura_orrico

Created a montage of a few impressions and characters! LINK

August 2012
'Between Two Out of Work Actors with Gach Zalifianakis with special guest, Katy Perry's ex!' It trended on Funny or Die! A spoof of 'Between Two Ferns' with yours truly playing Zach!

Appeared in 'The Class of Chicago Comedy Fest' at 'The Westside Comedy Theater' in Santa Monica! show featured several amazing Chicago comedians from Fred Willard to TJ Miller and Emo Philips and yours truly! Here's a pic from the green room w/ Emo Philips after our performances!

June 2012
On The Big Show with John Boy and Billy talking about my latest viral videos! Listen and spread the word! 8:10am Eastern Standard time. Love those guys!

February 2012
Had the honor of attending 'The Freedom Gala' at the Ronald Reagan Library which honored 40 Medal of Honor Recipients.

October 2011
In New York for my guest appearance on the late night talk show, 'Red Eye with Greg Gutfeld'!

August 2011
Vimeo page is up!

The Laura Orrico Official Facebook "Like" Page is up!

Attended Marley and Me Two Premiere with actor Randy McDowell!

November 2010
Aged over 40 years to play the role of Barbara Boxer in David Zucker's Spoof Call Me Senator! Starring with an incredibly talented cast of actors; Clint Howard, Jack Scalia, Nick Searcy and Ed Ames. The video has gotten over 6 MILLION hits collectively on all the sites it has been posted on. To watch CLICK HERE!

Signed with Peter Young at Sovereign Talent Group! 

October 2010
Attended the Thai Film Festival reception honoring the Princess of Thailand!

Attended the CSI:New York Annual Bash! Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band rocked!! Always a blast! Thanks, Gary! For photos, click HERE!

March 2010
Shot a tax day spoof video with Josh McDermitt of 'Retired at 35"!
Click here to watch: Turbine Tax - Tim Geithner Edition

February 27, 2010
Attended the Freedom Gala honoring Medal of Honor recipients. An amazing evening, and lovely tribute to our American Heroes!

January 2010
People's Choice Awards red carpet after-party with actor Randy McDowell (Paranormal Activity and CBS's Elvis) for BrittiCares International, a fundraiser for cancer awareness for children.

I have raised $22,000 for Dr. Keith Black of Cedar's Sinai brain tumor research. 

October 2009
Attended Iraq Star Foundation benefit, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting war veterans recovering from physically disfiguring injuries. A Night For Honour, hosted by Dr. Phil McGraw with special honoree Gary Sinise.

August 2009
Honored to take part in a video for RethinkingAutism.com with Leeann Tweeden, Max Martini, Bill Whittle, Elizabeth Chambers, and Armie Hammer (The Social Network).
*All voice-over actors in the video are autistic.
*Produced by Dana Commandatore
*Directed by David Emery and Michael Broderick
*Director of Photography... David Emery
*Written by D. Commandatore, M. Broderick & S. Kapp
*Edited by Peter Tomaszewicz
*Music by Boris Zelkin and Deeji Zelkin

February 2009
Shooting A Way to A Woman's heart with actors Gabe Gomez and Hugo Garcia! Produced by Allard Cantor.

 
It was truly an honor to be invited to The Celebration of Freedom and be in the presence of so many American Heroes. 43 Congressional Medal of Honor recipients were received on the red carpet to a well deserved stream of constant applause and cheers! This included men from WW2, Vietnam and Korea. Co Hosted by: Gary Sinise, David J. McIntyre, Jr. and Bruce D. Brereton. Lifetime Achievement award: Nancy Reagan. John "Tex" Reagan McCrary Award for Excellence in Journalism: Alex Quade Bob Hope Award for Excellence in Entertainment: Charles Durning American Hero and Actor. Distinguished Citizen Award: General David Petraeus Among the 43 Medal of Honor recipients other speakers, supporters, and attendees included: The spouses of these wonderful men, John Ondrasik of Five for Fighting sang, Tom Selleck, Katherine McPhee, Craig T. Nelson, Jon Voight, Connie Stevens, Allen Covert, etc.... But most importantly the AMAZING HEROES who have kept us safe for so many years and continue to do so. THANK YOU!

December 2008
The Beverly Hills Hotel: December 7, 2008 Laura Orrico was Awards Hostess with Host Mark Walberg for the 2008 Caucus for writers, directors and producers Awards. Caucus awards were presented to Gil Cates, Producer of the Year, with Bill Blinn winning the same spot in the Writer category, Steve Binder, Director, and Tina Fey topping the Actor/Hyphenate category.

November 2008
Working on the film, The Actor and playing the lead role of Ginger Marx, very excited! Great shoot with a very talented cast and crew!

June, 2008
Started work on a short comedy starring Cedric the Entertainer for Writer/Director Mike Soccio.

May, 2008
Continuing shooting episodes of Frank TV for TBS.  Don't forget to tune in this fall!  Check your local listings.

April, 2008
Just started working on episodes of Frank TV for TBS.  Watch for all new episodes this fall!

Attended the CSI:Miami Wrap Party.

March, 2008
Played the lead in a short comedy for Director Bailey Kobe.

Febuary, 2008
100 Grand Spec Commercial for Director Brooke Hanson.

January, 2008
Bob Bergen's Animation Voiceover Class.

Made it into VANITY FAIR!

Febuary, 2007
Just Guest-Starred on CSI: Miami as Mia Graham.

December, 2006
Just finished filming the pilot Room 401, directed and produced by Ashton Kutcher for MTV.

MAY 15, 2006
Listen for me on 'THE KING OF QUEENS' as the Burger Joint Employee!

MAY 2006
An improv comedy show! May 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th (Thursdays).
Starring a group of brilliant comedic talent: Laura Orrico, Carl Peterson, Kristy Chavez, Rich Funk, Xochitl Romero, Adriohn Richardson and Caleb Martin!
on the NEXT/TRE Stage @ 8pm.
1523 N. La Brea (2nd Floor)
Hollywood, CA 90028
Across from the Holiday Inn. Tickets $10 and INDUSTRY is FREE!
RESERVATIONS/INFORMATION: (818) 470-3733

MARCH 2006
Completed filming 'THE KING OF QUEENS' episode as the Burger Joint Employee.

MARCH 7th-28th 2006
Every Tuesday at 8PM watch me perform in CAPTAIN CARL AND THE SAFETY PATROL Improv Comedy at The Next Stage 1523 N. La Brea 2nd Floor Hollywood, CA 90028. Reservations/Questions: 818.470.3733.

February 2006
Just joined an amazing Improv Troupe and we begin performing in March.

January 2006
Just booked a role in a Sean Lennon Featurette. Shooting beings soon!!!

December, 2005
Attended THE RED PARTY event at The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.

November 2005
Shot a short film called CAT'S EYE directed by Brooke Hanson also starring Tammy Barr, and Niki Saletta.

June 3, 2005
A KILLING ON THE RIVIERA, directed by Nancy Norton and starring Laura Orrico and Jade Kirdain will premiere in Los Angeles.

January 2005
Busy with pilot season!

September 2004
Performed THE LAURA ORRICO SHOW at Improv Olympic in Hollywood. The show went great and was a big success! A mix of Improv, sketch and spoof videos! Starring Laura Orrico and Mark McDaniels! Written, directed and produced by Laura. SOLD OUT!!!!

August 2004
Welcome to LauraOrrico.Com Version 2.0! Hope you enjoy the new design and layout.

June 2003
Co-Starred on the first episode of THE ORLANDO JONES SHOW in a skit making fun of guest Adrien Brody's kiss with Halle Berry at the Oscars.

Also working on a comedy show with the very talented comic actor and stuntman Mark McDaniels.

May 2003
Played a Secret Agent Shopper inside Pepe Le Peu's Store in LOONEY TOONS: BACK IN ACTION.

April 2003
See me as the Ad Executive in the hilarious comedy CHASING PAPI.

January 2003
Attended the Golden Globes HBO party!

November 2002
Recently had a role on JUST SHOOT ME with David Spade and George Segal as the flirty waitress. Watch for the episode on Tuesday evenings in February!

October 2002
CHANEL's "CHANCE" LAUNCH PARTY. 

At the launch party for Chanel's new fragrance "Chance" Benefiting RAINN and The Lower East Side Girls Club of New York, Chanel Boutique, Beverly Hills, CA.

March 2002
Thanks to Second City Chicago, I got an audition through them for a TV pilot for Animal Planet and booked it! Dogs VS Cats! Let's hope it gets picked up!