Stephanie Fantauzzi

Career overview

Stephanie Vanessa Fantauzzi was born on March 17, 1987, in São Paulo, Brazil, and was raised in Boca Raton, Florida. She is of Brazilian and Italian descent. In her late teens she attended Florida Atlantic University, where she studied journalism and sociology while beginning a career as a model and singer, working in both New York and Miami.

Fantauzzi’s entry into film came in 2009 while she was visiting Brazil with her father; she secured her first screen role in the directorial debut of Marcio Garcia, an award‑winning project. Following that debut, she pursued acting in both television and film, accumulating eight credited roles according to the Motion Picture Database. Her most recognizable television work is the role of Estefania on Showtime’s series Shameless, for which she is best known.

Throughout her career Fantauzzi has been identified primarily as an actress, with additional experience in modeling and singing. Her professional profile lists her as an American television and film actress, reflecting her work across both mediums.