Meet The Characters From Quantico Series 1

Find out more about the cast and characters from the new US hit series Quantico including Priyanka Chopra's Alex Parrish and Jake McLaughlin's Ryan Booth.

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The Cast

From left to right, Liam O'Connor, Miranda Shaw, Alex Parrish, Ryan Booth, Nimah and Raina Amin, Simon Asher, Caleb Haas and Shelby Wyatt.
Alex Parrish (Priyanka Chopra)

Ever since finding out that her father had been an FBI agent, Alex Parrish has dreamed of joining the bureau. As a top FBI recruit, Alex is fiercely competitive and naturally gifted, with the ability to read people and understand their hidden agendas.

Why did Alex sign up? "Because I believe in this country and what it stands for. And I want to protect it at all costs."

Now an FBI agent, Alex has been accused by the bureau of conducting a catastrophic terrorist attack and is on the run. Can she clear her name and find the true culprit? Who can she trust and will she be able to stay ahead of her fellow agents?

Priyanka Chopra Biography

Born 18th July 1982, Indian actress Priyanka Chopra is making her American television debut as Alex Parrish in Quantico, describing her character as a ?female Jason Bourne?.

Recognised internationally around the world, Priyanka is also a recording artist and former Miss World winner, while also serving as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and United Nations Girl Up Champion. Priyanka is also involved in a number of other humanitarian efforts to protect children's rights and promote the education of girls in India, including her namesake charity, The Priyanka Chopra Foundation.

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Ryan Booth (Jake McLaughlin)

An ex-Marine, Ryan Booth went from a man that followed instructions to a man who follows his instinct. Although Ryan may appear polite and respectful, he is a solider that has seen battle and witnessed his fellow soldiers been blown to pieces, haunting him to this day.

His relationship with Alex is complicated, sexy, dangerous and frustrating - from the second he met Alex, he was embroiled in her life even when he knows it might ruin his career.

Meanwhile his relationship with the Bureau as a recruit at Quantico and after the Grand Central bombing is just as complicated.

Jake McLaughlin Biography

Born 7th October 1982, American actor Jake McLaughlin has starred in several TV series and films, including 'In the Valley of Elah' as Specialist Gordon Bonner starring alongside Tommy Lee Jones and director Paul Haggis. Previous roles also include playing Bo Olinville on the television series Crash and as William Tate in the drama Believe.

Prior to his work as an actor and much like his character Ryan Booth, Jake has a military background, serving in Iraq as part of the U.S. Army?s 3rd Infantry Division.
Shelby Wyatt (Johanna Braddy)

Southern belle turned FBI firearms specialist Shelby Wyatt was orphaned at 16. Hardened by her personal tragedies and hidden family secrets everything seemed to be getting better at Quantico, with a spark between her and fellow recruit Caleb Haas.

Shelby's answer on why she wanted to join the bureau? "Because I want to make sure that what happened to my Mom and Dad, never happens to anybody else."

After finding a seemingly lasting friendship with her Quantico roommate, Alex Parrish, the Grand Central bombing throws everything into the air.

Johanna Braddy Biography

Born 30th August 1987, Georgia-born Johanna Braddy burst onto the scene at the age of 15 with her acting debut in TV film Pop Rocks and voice acting in Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Recently Johanna has starred as Anna Martin in TV comedy-drama UnREAL while also appearing in horror film sequels The Grudge 3 and Paranormal Activity 3.

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Caleb Haas (Graham Rogers)

Coming from a family with a deep-seated FBI legacy, Caleb Haas is the immature bully who seemingly arrives at Quantico knowing that he has something to prove, which we see in full flow with his ability to mercilessly get inside the heads of his fellow academy recruits.

Nobody sees the more frustrating side of Caleb's personality than Shelby Wyatt, with whom he tries to hide his obvious affection for.

However, we see rare glimpses of insecurity in his character - is there more to Caleb than first meets the eye?

Graham Rogers Biography

Born 17th December, 1990 in Pennsylvania, Graham Rogers is an American actor best known for his role as Danny Matheson in JJ Abrams's post-apocalyptic drama Revolution.

He has also starred as one of The Beach Boys' founding members Al Jardine, in the 2014 biographical film about Brian Wilson, called Love and Mercy.

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Simon Asher (Tate Ellington)

Simon Asher is a former accountant and now the first ever openly gay FBI recruit, or is he?

On being asked why he wanted to join the FBI, he answers "I learned from an early age that things aren't as they seem."

Simon is charismatic with a calm presence about him. He is a man of spreadsheets and technology, so how did he become so proficient at firing a gun? Could he be hiding a few dark secrets? What was he doing spending time in Gaza?

Tate Ellington Biography

Born in 1979 in Mississippi, Tate Ellington is an American television and film actor who graduated from the University of Mississippi with a bachelor's degree in theatre performance. While at high school he was a starting center for the school American football team.

Tate's first big break came with the 2006 film The Elephant King, starring as Oliver Hunt, for which he won Best Actor at the 2006 Brooklyn International Film Festival.

More recently he has played Bryan Turner in Straight Outta Compton and Dr. Stomberg in Sinister 2, both released in 2015.

Tate has also had appearances in alibi series Castle and The Glades, portraying Henry Wright in the episode "Clear & Present Danger" and Richard Oberman in the episode "Close Encounters", respectively.

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Nimah and Raina Amin (Yasmine Al Massri)

Having been recruited for the FBI by deputy director Miranda Shaw, Nimah and Raina Amin attempt to keep their personal life private - they are twins masquerading as a single recruit!

During their recruitment interviews they stated that they wanted to join the FBI "because I'm grateful for the peace, and safety, and stability that this country offered my family."

As a result of their religious beliefs, Nimah and Raina are constantly being singled out despite her deep love for America.

Yasmine Al Massri Biography

Born 21st November 1978 in Lebanon Yasmine Al Massri is an actress of Palestinian and Egyptian descent that made her debut in the comedy-drama Caramel, winning the Best Actress Award at the Abu Dhabi Film Festival.

More recently Yasmine has starred in the television drama series Crossbones alongside John Malkovich.

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Miranda Shaw (Aunjanue Ellis)

Miranda Shaw is the FBI?s highest-ranking woman as Deputy Director at Quantico and her ambition is translated in the risks she takes to succeed in her role.

Tough yet keenly intelligent, Miranda is one of the first at the FBI to trust Alex Parrish and gambles her career in helping to find the person responsible.

Aunjanue Ellis Biography

Born in California on 21st February 1969, Aunjanue Ellis made her acting debut alongside Patrick Stewart as Ariel in William Shakespeare's play The Tempest.

After a fruitful first few years on television Aunjanue then went on to appear in many Hollwood films including Men of Honor, Ray, I Love You Phillip Morris and The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3.

Her work on the screen culminated in an appearance in the 2011 film The Help as Yule May Davis, a role in which she won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.

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Liam O'Connor (Josh Hopkins)

A veteran FBI agent, Liam O'Connor takes responsibility for the new recruits at Quantico after being offered the chance by Miranda Shaw, with whom he previously had a romantic relationship.

We see Liam pay close attention to his students, particularly Alex Parrish - what does this say about the future of the new FBI recruit?

Josh Hopkins Biography

Born 12th September 1970 Josh Hopkins made his television debut in 1996 in the long-running crime procedural Law & Order. Since then he has also played key parts in Ally McBeal and Cougar Town.

Not just an actor, Josh also wrote and performed in the 2007 viral film of a song titled "Feigning Interest" - a music video about dating. Furthermore he can also be seen singing at the wedding of Monica & Chandler in the Friends.

Furthermore, you may also have seen him on alibi as a police officer in the 2011 episode of Castle called "Demons".

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Natalie Vasquez (Anabelle Acosta)

Formerly a Texas border cop, Natalie Vasquez joins the FBI out of sheer frustration. She immediately becomes a rival to Alex as the top recruit in their class, even going head-to-head for the affections of Ryan.

During her recruitment interview, Natalie states she wanted to join the FBI "because I can only do so much as a cop."

This rivalry manifests itself in the future when Natalie joins the hunt to track down Alex after she evades capture.

Anabelle Acosta Biography

Born 28th February, 1987 Anabelle Acosta is a Cuban-American actress best known for playing Natalie Vasquez in Quantico and Annabella in the television series Ballers.

You can also see Anabelle on alibi in Castle as Holly in the 2014 episode "Law & Boarder" and as Eva in a 2013 episode of Perception.

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