Larissa was born in Brazil and raised in Vancouver, Canada. At a young age, Larissa demonstrated immense interest in acting, participating in several theatre productions locally and overseas. Throughout high school she was also involved in television production programs as well as broadcasting.She landed her first few roles on American TV series Falling Skies and Supernatural. She is a recurring cast of the Hallmark Channel's When Calls the Heart and has recently played lead character, Jessica, in the feature film Woman of the House.Besides acting, Larissa has a Joint Bachelor's degree in Interactive Arts & Technology and Communications. She has also trained extensively at various top acting studios in Vancouver and Los Angeles including Railtown Actors Studio and Anthony Meindl's Actor Workshop.Larissa's love and full commitment to her acting pushes her to continuously study and grow in her craft.