Biography
Britani is a film actress, model, voice-over actress, broadway actress, professional dancer and recording artist. In the film world she’s most known for her role as Kelly Powers in The RM, and her most recent role as Tori Spelling’s best friend in The Mistle-Tones. She has played leading and principle roles in 14 other motion pictures. In addition to film, Britani has shot 46 national commercials for companies such as Toyota, Sinclair Oil and Denny’s, and has worked as a model for companies such as Nu Skin, Melaleuca and Verizon Wireless. Britani has worked as a voice-over actress and a recording artist for companies such as ABC Family, ESPN and Sony Records. Her recordings can be found on iTunes and Apple Music. Upon earning a BFA from Brigham Young University, she landed a recording contract with Disney singing Part of Your World for their international distribution channels. She was then employed by Tokyo Disney Company for a year to record Disney albums and shoot Disney commercials, while filming a Japanese soap opera and modeling on the side. Britani made her Broadway debut playing Ellen in the 2nd National Broadway Tour of Miss Saigon. She went on to star in several productions playing Nancy in Oliver, opposite Christopher Lloyd. She also premiered the first-ever English version of the French musical The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, playing Catherine Deneuve’s character Genevieve, opposite Maureen McGovern.
Growing up in San Diego, Britani comes from both a musical and entrepreneurial family. Her parents are accomplished musicians. Growing up, Britani quickly became part of the "family business," touring in a musical style review with her parents and four siblings. Her parents also owned a construction company and built scores of luxury estates all over California.
Britani founded PURE Productions, a destination production company, focusing on global incentive trips. She is also co-founder/artistic director of the corporate party band Groove Merchants, which has won the Best of State Award for the last 8 years, Her company has traveled all over the world, entertaining in Europe, the continental U.S. and Hawaii, South America, and Canada.
Britani Underwood is now married to John Scott Pace Underwood. Together they have 5 children and work conjointly in their businesses.
