Charissa Chamorro

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Charissa Cree Chamorro (born April 26, 1977 in Baytown, Texas) is an American television actress of Chilean heritage,[1] and Ph.D. candidate in Clinical Psychology.[2]

She is best known for her leading roles on such soap operas as Guiding Light as Tory Granger (2001–2002)[3] and One Life to Live as Sophia Pellegrino (1999–2001),[4] for which she won the 2001 OLTL Soap Central Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress and Outstanding Newcomer.[5] She starred in the feature film Hysterical Psycho and had guest starring roles on Law & Order and Law & Order: Criminal Intent.[6]

She was recommended by TV Guide to replace Elisabeth Röhm as the Assistant District Attorney on Law & Order (a role that eventually went to Annie Parisse),[7] which would have made her the youngest ADA in Law & Order history.

She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Boston University and has worked extensively in theater.

Charissa has also worked with advocacy and social service programs throughout New York City. Her work as a movement instructor for pediatric cancer patients inspired her to pursue a career as a clinical psychologist with a specialty in child and adolescent psychology.[8]

She earned a Master's Degree in Social Work from New York University and a Master's Degree in Psychology from Long Island University. Charissa is a Ph.D. candidate in Clinical Psychology and she specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and sleep-related issues.[9]

Charissa completed clinical training at Columbia University Clinic for Anxiety and Related Disorders (CUCARD), Children's Day Unit at New York State Psychiatric Institute, Mount Sinai Center for OCD and Related Disorders and Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center.[10] She has conducted research on the long-term effects of child abuse and exposure to community violence, and on the identification of factors that contribute to anxiety and mood disorders.[11][12]

She has been awarded fellowships in research and statistics, and has presented her research at conferences nationwide.[13][14][15]

Filmography[]

Year Title Role Notes
2009-2010 As the World Turns[16] Myra Haft Recurring
2009 Hysterical Psycho Ally Starring
2008 The Marconi Bros.[17] Mindy Supporting
2007 Law & Order: Criminal Intent Sandy Del Gado Episode: "Rocket Man" (Guest Star)
2007 Manhunt 2 Mrs. Lamb Voice and Performance Capture
2003 Law & Order Kay Hartley Episode: "Mother's Day" (Guest Star)
2001-2002 Guiding Light Victoria "Tory" Granger Series regular
2001 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Loop Group US version
2000 Search Party Celebrity Contestant 4 episodes "Puerto Rico"
1999-2001 One Life to Live Sophia Pellegrino Series regular

References[]

  1. ^ "About the Actors: Charissa Cree Chamorro". soapcentral.com. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
  2. ^ "Charissa Chamorro, MSW, MA". childadolescentpsych.cumc.columbia.edu. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
  3. ^ "Who's Who in Springfield: Tory Granger | Guiding Light on Soap Central". soapcentral.com. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
  4. ^ "Charissa Chamorro". TV.com. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
  5. ^ "Soap Central OLTL Dankies Awards". soapcentral.com. Retrieved March 24, 2021.
  6. ^ "Charissa Chamorro". IMDB.com. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
  7. ^ "New L&O ADA: Who'd Be A-OK? | TV Guide". TVGuide.com. June 25, 2004. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
  8. ^ "Stage 13". stage-13.com. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
  9. ^ "Child and Adolescent Anxiety Special Interest Group". childanxietysig.com. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
  10. ^ "Charissa Chamorro, MSW, MA". childadolescentpsych.cumc.columbia.edu. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
  11. ^ "Psychodynamic Doctoral Dissertations Completed in 2018 and 2019" (PDF). apa.org. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
  12. ^ "Childhood psychological abuse predicts anxiety in adulthood" (PDF). proquest.com. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
  13. ^ "National Conference in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology" (PDF). sccap53.org. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
  14. ^ "Psychometric Properties of a Screening Instrument for Child and Adolescent Internalizing and Externalizing Disorders" (PDF). adaa.org. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
  15. ^ "CHILD ANXIETY Key Persons". aihitdata.com. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
  16. ^ "Charissa Chamorro". IMDB.com. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
  17. ^ "Soaps.com Chats with ATWT Newcomer Charissa Chamorro". soaps.com. Retrieved March 15, 2021.

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