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Raised in New York City by soap opera stars Sandy Gabriel and John Gabriel, Andrea began rigorous theatrical training at a young age. She performed onstage with Oscar and Tony Award-winning actor F. Murray Abraham and originated the female lead in the world premiere of "The Dog Problem," written by Tony winner David Rabe and directed by Scott Ellis.
Andrea guest-starred on the hit television series LOST, portraying Nadia, one of four recurring characters appearing throughout all six seasons. Her other TV credits include Criminal Minds, Just Legal, Strong Medicine, House M.D., The Whole Truth, JAG, Franklin and Bash, Two Broke Girls, Better Things, Gossip Girl, and a recurring role as Constance Barbour on HBO's Perry Mason. She made her film debut in the fully improvised comedy Hyper, co-starring Dan Fogler, and played Kebi, a vampire and member of the Egyptian Coven, in the final Twilight Saga installment, Breaking Dawn Part 2.
Andrea is passionate about animal and environmental protection, as well as cooking, painting, writing, sketching, dancing, singing, and songwriting. She recently recorded several original songs, including her debut single "Clever Girl," for which she also produced, conceptualized, edited, and starred in the music video that has amassed over 1.5 million views on YouTube. A self-taught guitarist and pianist, she also became skilled at the ukulele during lockdown.
On October 6, 2018, she married French entrepreneur Gregory Papigny in a private ceremony in Topanga Canyon, California. They split their time between New York and Los Angeles.
Her sister is Melissa Gabriel.
