# Francesca Xuereb
**Francesca Xuereb** (born 1998) is an American actress from Detroit, Michigan, known for playing Kim White in the horror film *Room 203* (2022) and Cheyenne in the second season of the [Paramount+](https://www.edgepedia.org/paramount) drama series *Landman*.[1](https://actoragecheck.com/actor/Francesca-Xuereb/3037169) • [2](https://celebsdigest.com/celebrity/francesca-xuereb) Her full name is Francesca Olivia Xuereb.[3](https://resumes.actorsaccess.com/francescaxuereb)
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Born | 1998, Detroit, Michigan, USA[1](https://actoragecheck.com/actor/Francesca-Xuereb/3037169) |
| Training | Wayne State University, Detroit, then a Bachelor of Fine Arts in theater at Loyola Marymount University, graduating in 2020[4](https://elcinema.com/en/person/2207511/) • [3](https://resumes.actorsaccess.com/francescaxuereb) |
| Film debut | *Murmur*, directed by Mark Polish, her first acting credit in 2020[5](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10971945/) |
| Breakout film role | Kim White, a lead in the supernatural horror film *Room 203* (2022)[6](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/francesca_xuereb) |
| Television | Recurring roles as Erin in *Ted* (4 episodes, 2024–2026) and Cheyenne in *Landman* season 2 (3 episodes)[7](https://www.imdb.com/fr-ca/name/nm10971945/) • [8](https://www.allocine.fr/personne/fichepersonne-945579/filmographie/) |
| Filmmaking | Wrote, directed, and starred in the 2024 short film *Starved*, which won best experimental short at the Progeny Short Film Festival[2](https://celebsdigest.com/celebrity/francesca-xuereb) |
| Height | 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)[3](https://resumes.actorsaccess.com/francescaxuereb) |
## Early life and training
Xuereb was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan.[1](https://actoragecheck.com/actor/Francesca-Xuereb/3037169) She first attended [Wayne State University](https://www.edgepedia.org/wayne-state-university) in Detroit before transferring to [Loyola Marymount University](https://www.edgepedia.org/loyola-marymount-university) in California to study acting, where she earned a bachelor's degree in theater and graduated in 2020, starting her career during the pandemic.[4](https://elcinema.com/en/person/2207511/) • [3](https://resumes.actorsaccess.com/francescaxuereb) Her listed training also includes the Ivana Chubbuck Studio, the Ruskin School of Acting, a Meisner intensive at Baron Brown, and scene study and Yat Malmgren technique work at Berg Studios.[3](https://resumes.actorsaccess.com/francescaxuereb)
## Television career
Xuereb began making television appearances in 2021. She played Alana 2001 in an episode of *SEAL Team* and Phoebe in three episodes of the interactive series *Swipe Night: Killer Weekend*, and that same year took the recurring role of Quinn in [Mindy Kaling](https://www.edgepedia.org/mindy-kaling) and Justin Noble's comedy-drama *The Sex Lives of College Girls* (2 episodes, 2021–2022).[2](https://celebsdigest.com/celebrity/francesca-xuereb) • [7](https://www.imdb.com/fr-ca/name/nm10971945/) In 2022 she appeared as Brigitte in one episode of Hulu's *Pam & Tommy* and as Shannon Dixon in an episode of *Young Sheldon* season 6.[8](https://www.allocine.fr/personne/fichepersonne-945579/filmographie/)
**Recurring roles.** She later joined [Seth MacFarlane](https://www.edgepedia.org/seth-macfarlane)'s comedy series *Ted* on Peacock as the recurring character Erin, appearing in four episodes across 2024–2026.[7](https://www.imdb.com/fr-ca/name/nm10971945/) Her highest-profile role to date is Cheyenne in [Taylor Sheridan](https://www.edgepedia.org/taylor-sheridan) and Christian Wallace's neo-Western series *Landman*, an exotic dancer hired by Tommy Norris ([Billy Bob Thornton](https://www.edgepedia.org/billy-bob-thornton)) to serve as a physical therapist for his father T.L., played by Sam Elliott. She appeared in three episodes of the second season (episodes 8 through 10).[2](https://celebsdigest.com/celebrity/francesca-xuereb) • [8](https://www.allocine.fr/personne/fichepersonne-945579/filmographie/) Her Actors Access résumé also lists a recurring guest role on Fox's *Baywatch* and a series regular credit for *Swipe Night 2*, directed by Sasie Sealy for Snapchat.[3](https://resumes.actorsaccess.com/francescaxuereb)
## Film work
Xuereb made her feature debut in Mark Polish's film *Murmur*, credited by IMDb as her acting debut in 2020.[5](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10971945/) In 2022 she starred as Kim White in *Room 203*, a supernatural horror film about two lifelong friends who move into an apartment containing a malevolent presence; Rotten Tomatoes lists it as her highest-rated film at 70 percent with audiences.[2](https://celebsdigest.com/celebrity/francesca-xuereb) • [6](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/francesca_xuereb) Also in 2022 she played Kaley in the Lifetime film *Dangerous Cheaters* and Roxy in *Murmur* on its release.[6](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/francesca_xuereb) • [1](https://actoragecheck.com/actor/Francesca-Xuereb/3037169)
**Filmmaking.** In 2024 Xuereb expanded into writing and directing with the short film *Starved*, in which she also starred as Young Woman; the project won best experimental short at the Progeny Short Film Festival.[2](https://celebsdigest.com/celebrity/francesca-xuereb) Her upcoming credits include the horror feature *Sigil*, in post-production, *Tommy Karate* as Phyllis, the short *Quiet* as Leah, and *Music on the Bones at the Whisky* as Valerie.[7](https://www.imdb.com/fr-ca/name/nm10971945/)
## Working between roles
Xuereb worked as a server at the Culver City restaurant Akasha while building her acting career. She quit waitressing in January 2023 to act full time, then returned to the restaurant during the 2023 [SAG-AFTRA](https://www.edgepedia.org/sag-aftra) and [Writers Guild of America](https://www.edgepedia.org/writers-guild-of-america) strikes. "It definitely felt like slowing down, and that doesn't necessarily feel good," she told *The New York Times*. "I don't mind working in the restaurant."[9](https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/francesca-xuereb-is-landmans-stripper-turned-physical-therapist-what-to-know/) • [2](https://celebsdigest.com/celebrity/francesca-xuereb)
## References
1. [Francesca Xuereb Acting Credits, ActorAgeCheck](https://actoragecheck.com/actor/Francesca-Xuereb/3037169)
2. [Francesca Xuereb, CelebsDigest](https://celebsdigest.com/celebrity/francesca-xuereb)
3. [FRANCESCA OLIVIA XUEREB – Resume, Actors Access](https://resumes.actorsaccess.com/francescaxuereb)
4. [Francesca Xuereb, elCinema](https://elcinema.com/en/person/2207511/)
5. [Francesca Xuereb, IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10971945/)
6. [Francesca Xuereb Movies & TV Shows List, Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/francesca_xuereb)
7. [Francesca Xuereb, IMDb (French edition, credits)](https://www.imdb.com/fr-ca/name/nm10971945/)
8. [Francesca Xuereb : Filmographie, AlloCiné](https://www.allocine.fr/personne/fichepersonne-945579/filmographie/)
9. [Who Plays Sam Elliott's Stripper Turned Physical Therapist on 'Landman'? What to Know About Francesca Xuereb, Us Weekly](https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/francesca-xuereb-is-landmans-stripper-turned-physical-therapist-what-to-know/)
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