Larissa is a Brazilian born in Recife, Brazil who eventually moved to Vancouver, Canada with her family. At a young age, Larissa demonstrated an interest in acting, participating in several theatre productions locally and overseas.

After deciding to pursue acting as a career, she landed her first few roles on American TV series Falling Skies and Supernatural. She was a recurring cast member of Hallmark’s When Calls the Heart, for a handful of seasons.

Aside from her training in film & theatre, Larissa has a Joint Bachelor’s degree in Interactive Arts & Technology and Communications.