Francesca Xuereb is an American actress known for playing Kim White in the horror film Room 203 and Cheyenne in the drama series Landman. She has also appeared as Erin in the comedy series Ted and as Quinn in The Sex Lives of College Girls.
Early life and education
Francesca Xuereb was born in Detroit, Michigan. She became interested in performing at an early age and participated in community theatre productions as a child until the local theatre closed.
She later moved to Los Angeles to pursue her studies, attending Loyola Marymount University. She earned a bachelor's degree in theatre from the university, graduating in 2020 as she began auditioning for professional screen roles.
Outside of acting, Xuereb worked as a server at Akasha, a restaurant located in Culver City, California. Although she stepped away from waitressing in January 2023 to focus on acting full-time, she returned to work at the restaurant during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.
Television career
Xuereb began making guest appearances on television in 2021, portraying Alana 2001 in an episode of SEAL Team and Phoebe in three episodes of the interactive series Swipe Night: Killer Weekend. That same year, she was cast in the recurring role of Quinn in Mindy Kaling and Justin Noble's comedy-drama series The Sex Lives of College Girls.
In 2022, Xuereb appeared in guest spots on Pam & Tommy as Brigitte and on Young Sheldon as Shannon Dixon. She later joined the cast of Seth MacFarlane's comedy series Ted, playing the recurring role of Erin.
Her highest-profile television role came in Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace's neo-Western series Landman. She portrayed Cheyenne, an exotic dancer hired by Tommy Norris (played by Billy Bob Thornton) to serve as a physical therapist for his stubborn father, T.L. Norris, portrayed by Sam Elliott.
Film and filmmaking
Xuereb made her feature film debut in Mark Polish's film Murmur. In 2022, she starred as Kim White in the supernatural horror film Room 203, which follows two lifelong friends who move into an apartment containing a malevolent presence.
In 2024, Xuereb expanded into writing and directing with the short film Starved, in which she also starred as Young Woman. The project was recognized on the festival circuit, winning best experimental short at the Progeny Short Film Festival. She was also cast in the supernatural horror feature Sigil alongside Sierra McCormick and Cailyn Rice.
Quick facts
- Earned a bachelor's degree in theatre from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.
- Wrote, directed, and starred in the 2024 short film Starved, which won best experimental short at the Progeny Short Film Festival.
- Worked as a server at the Culver City restaurant Akasha, returning to waitressing during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.
- Portrayed Cheyenne, an exotic dancer hired as a physical therapist for Sam Elliott's character, in the drama series Landman.
- Made her feature acting debut in Mark Polish's film Murmur.
- Starred as Kim White in the 2022 supernatural horror film Room 203.
- Appeared as Erin across multiple episodes of the comedy series Ted.
- Played the recurring role of Quinn in The Sex Lives of College Girls.
FAQs about Francesca Xuereb
Where was Francesca Xuereb born?
Francesca Xuereb was born in Detroit, Michigan.
Is Francesca Xuereb in Ted?
Yes, Francesca Xuereb plays the recurring character Erin in the television series Ted.
Who does Francesca Xuereb play in Landman?
In Landman, Xuereb plays Cheyenne, an exotic dancer hired to act as a physical therapist for Sam Elliott's character, T.L. Norris.
Where did Francesca Xuereb go to college?
Xuereb attended Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, where she earned a bachelor's degree in theatre.
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