Source: Inside TV Magazine
Article By: N/A
Credit: Stacie
Date: August 22-28, 2005
San Francisco-born Genevieve Cortese makes her TV debut as Kris Furillo in ABC Family’s Wildfire. The 24-year-old graduated from the Tisch School of Arts, New York University, earning a BA in English and a BFA in drama.
Q. Is the show a dream come true?
A. Yes. Kris is a girl from my hometown who has a talent with horses. This role requires a lot, emotionally and physically. I love leaving work feeling like I had to push myself to achieve everything that Kris goes through.
Q. Who’s the biggest influence on you, personally or professionally?
A. Diane Lane is not only a great actress, but she also seems grounded, which is vital to being whoever you are or doing whatever you do. Plus, I hear she swears like a sailor – I do too.
