Valentina de Angelis, born June 12, 1989, is an American actress whose career began in childhood and unfolded largely within the New York film and television scene. She is best known for her performance as Young Bo in the 2003 drama Off the Map, her first major acting role, as well as for recurring roles on Gossip Girl and As the World Turns.
Born and raised in Manhattan, de Angelis began her professional career as a child model before transitioning into acting. She attended the Professional Children’s School, an environment that allowed her to balance formal education with the demands of early professional work in the entertainment industry.
Her breakout role came in 2003 when she was cast as Young Bo in Off the Map, directed by Campbell Scott and co-starring Sam Elliott and Joan Allen. The film, set in the remote desert Southwest, required a restrained and emotionally grounded performance, and de Angelis’ work stood out for its naturalism and quiet intensity.
Following her film debut, de Angelis became a familiar face in television productions filmed in and around New York City. She appeared in a number of long-running series, including Law & Order, CSI: NY, Blue Bloods, and Person of Interest, often portraying characters caught in morally or emotionally complex situations. Her work during this period reflected the steady, character-driven path of a working actor rather than a conventional star trajectory.
In 2009, she gained wider recognition with a recurring role as Carmen Fortier on Gossip Girl, appearing over multiple episodes during the show’s peak popularity. The following year, she joined the cast of As the World Turns as Faith Snyder, a role she played across dozens of episodes, marking her most sustained work on daytime television.
De Angelis’ film work continued alongside her television career. In 2010, she appeared in several films released that year, including the horror drama Bereavement, the thriller Camp Hope, and the dark comedy It’s Kind of a Funny Story. These roles showcased her ability to move between genres, from psychological horror to understated drama.
In 2013, she appeared in The Midnight Game as Jenna, followed by a role in the crime thriller Deep Dark Canyon. Her later work includes the 2016 drama Everlasting, continuing a career defined by consistency rather than spectacle.
Valentina de Angelis’ body of work reflects a grounded, ensemble-driven career shaped by strong material, regional filmmaking, and a focus on character over celebrity. Though she has largely avoided the spotlight, her performances remain embedded in a wide cross-section of early-2000s American film and television.
