Rita Volk Now

Before her acting career took off, Rita was on a starkly different path:

Rita Volk is an Uzbekistani-American actress best known for her breakout role as on the hit MTV series Faking It . Her journey from a young immigrant in San Francisco to a leading voice in young adult television is a story of resilience and unexpected turns. Early Life & Education Rita Volk

She graduated from Duke University with a degree in psychology while on a pre-medical track, initially intending to become a surgeon. Career Highlights Before her acting career took off, Rita was

She attended Lowell High School and was named the SFUSD High School Poet Laureate in 2005. Career Highlights She attended Lowell High School and

While her parents initially hoped she would pursue a traditional "stable" profession, Rita's love for performance—sparked by a modeling scout and student films—led her to Hollywood. Q&A With Carter Covington, Showrunner of MTV's 'Faking It'

Born in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Rita moved to San Francisco with her family at age six. Growing up as a first-generation American, she used films to help her family acclimate to American culture and master the English language.