Actor / Director Profile

Raised in NYC by soap opera stars, John and Sandy Gabriel, Andrea began extensive theatrical training at an early age. She appeared onstage alongside Oscar and Tony award winning actor, F. Murray Abraham, and originated the female lead in world premiere of "The Dog Problem," written by Tony winner David Rabe and directed by Scott Ellis.Andrea starred in the television sensation LOST, where she played Nadia, one of four recurring characters to appear in all 6 seasons of the series. Other television credits include Criminal Minds, Just Legal, House, M.D., The Whole Truth, and JAG. She made her film debut in the fully improvised comedy, Hyper, co-starring Dan Fogler. She will next be seen in the highly anticipated Twilight Saga, Breaking Dawn as Kebi, a vampire and member of the Egyptian coven. Andrea's passions include, animals, working with children, the environment, painting, sketching and dancing. She is a self taught guitarist and pianist, and enjoys singing/song writing. Andrea speaks conversational French and has an uncanny ear for languages and dialects, a skill that has enabled her to play a myriad of different characters and nationalities.