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Elizabeth "Ely" Pouget (/ɛli ˈpuːʒeɪ/, born August 30, 1961) is an American actress and former model.[1]

Key Information

After studying film at the University of Miami,[2] Pouget's first role came in 1985 when she played Rosella Maestres on the television series Miami Vice. In 1987, she played Gina in the series The A-Team. Her first film was The Wrong Guys (1988). She played Leslie Reins on TV in Friday the 13th: The Series and starred in the made for television movie L.A. Takedown, directed by Michael Mann. She played Sarah Downs in Young Riders and Maggie Evans in Dark Shadows.[3]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Film Role Notes
1988 The Wrong Guys Nicole second character
1988 Tequila Sunrise Barbara second character
1989 L.A. Takedown Lillian Hanna second character
1990 Cool Blue Christiane principal
1990 The Rift Ana Rivera principal
1991 Curly Sue Dinah Tompkins second character*
1992 Silent Victim Lauren McKinley principal
1994 Tall, Dark and Deadly Toni Compton principal
1994 Death Machine Hayden Cale principal
1995 Red Shoe Diaries 5: Weekend Pass Jane Chandler principal
1996 Lawnmower Man 2: Beyond Cyberspace Cori Platt principal
1997 Total Reality Cathy Easton principal
2008 Faded Memories Maggie May principal
2015 The 3Tails Movie: A Mermaid Adventure Jackie's Mom second character
  • Although credited, Pouget doesn't actually appear in the film, suggesting her scene was deleted before release.

Television

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Year Series Role Notes
1985 Miami Vice Rosella Maestres 1 Episode
1985 No Mercy Julia Fischer second character
1987 The A-Team Gina 1 Episode
1988 Friday the 13th: The Series Leslie Reins second character
1989 Shannon's Deal Gwen principal
1989 The Young Riders Sarah Downs second character
1991 Dark Shadows Maggie Evans principal
1990 Father Dowling Mysteries Jillian McGuire 2 episodes
1990 L.A. Law Elizabeth guest appearance
1991 Civil Wars Unknown Role guest appearance
1992 Red Shoe Diaries Jane Chandler principal
1992 Reasonable Doubts Unknown Role guest appearance
1994 Walker, Texas Ranger Rhonda Guthrie principal
1994–1995 The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. Jennifer Hart principal
1995 Murder, She Wrote Vicki Lawson second character
1998 Silk Stalkings Mrs. Kersey guest appearance
1998 Legacy Unknown Role guest appearance
1999–2000 Nash Bridges Annie Lindsay second character
2002 Outpatient Francis Monk principal
1994–2003 ER Mrs. Banks 16 Episodes
2004 Charmed Harriet Casey 6 Episodes
2004–2005 NCIS Julie Watson second character
2008–2010 The Young and the Restless Dr. Braun principal
2011–2012 The Mentalist Teri Maier 2 episodes
2018 General Hospital Jeannette Marino 3 episodes

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Elizabeth "Ely" Pouget (born August 30, 1961) is an American actress, former fashion model, producer, and entrepreneur. Born in New Jersey as Elizabeth Pouget, she studied film at the University of Miami before beginning her entertainment career. Pouget debuted on screen in 1985, portraying Rosella Maestres in an episode of the television series Miami Vice. Over the next three decades, she amassed over 30 acting credits across film and television, with standout roles including Maggie Evans in the 1991 NBC revival of Dark Shadows, Hayden Cale in the 1994 science fiction horror film Death Machine, and supporting parts in movies such as The Rift (1990), Curly Sue (1991), L.A. Takedown (1989), and Lawnmower Man 2: Beyond Cyberspace (1996). Her television appearances spanned popular series like The A-Team, MacGyver, Walker, Texas Ranger, Charmed, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, NCIS, ER, and The Mentalist. In addition to acting, Pouget worked as a producer and later founded The2Tails, a Los Angeles-based company specializing in realistic, swimmable mermaid tails for children and adults, which led to her involvement in the 2015 family film The3Tails: A Mermaid Adventure where she also appeared as Jackie's Mom. She is married to Andrés Garretón and has twin daughters, Sofia and Natasha.

Early life

Childhood and family background

Elizabeth "Ely" Pouget was born on August 30, 1961, in . Little is publicly documented about her early upbringing, but her roots shaped her initial years before she pursued higher education. She studied film at the .

Modeling career beginnings

Pouget began her career as a model in the before transitioning to in 1985.

Acting career

Television debut and early roles

Pouget made her television debut in 1985 on the series , portraying Rosella Maestres, a involved in a operation, in the episode "Junk Love." This role marked her transition from modeling to , following her studies at the . In 1987, she appeared as Gina Cucino on The A-Team in the episode "Without Reservations," where her character becomes entangled in a plot involving a mobster and the team's latest mission. The following year, Pouget guest-starred on Friday the 13th: The Series as Leslie Reins, a violinist haunted by a cursed instrument, in the supernatural thriller episode "Symphony in B-Sharp." Pouget continued building her television resume with supporting roles in the late and early 1990s. In 1989, she played Lillian Hanna, the wife of a determined , in the Michael Mann-directed TV movie , a precursor to the . That same year, she portrayed Sarah Downs, a love interest for James Butler Hickok, on in the episode "Blind Love." By 1991, Pouget took on a more prominent recurring role as Maggie Evans, the fiancée of , in the short-lived revival of . These early appearances showcased her versatility in genres ranging from crime drama to horror and westerns, establishing her as a reliable character actress in episodic television.

Film roles and breakthroughs

Pouget's entry into feature films came in the late , building on her early television work. Her debut was in the Cool Blue (1989), directed by Mark Mullin and , where she played the mysterious Christiane, a pivotal character in a story of obsession and art in . This role marked her initial foray into cinema, showcasing her ability to embody enigmatic figures alongside emerging talents like . A breakthrough arrived in 1990 with her starring turn as Ana Rivera, a key investigator in the underwater sci-fi horror The Rift (also released as Endless ), directed by Juan Piquer Simón. In this low-budget creature feature, Pouget's character navigates a perilous mission uncovering grotesque mutations, earning her recognition in the genre for her poised performance amid tense action sequences. The film, produced by Spanish-American collaboration, highlighted her versatility beyond modeling roots and established her in international horror circuits. Pouget continued with supporting roles in mainstream comedies before returning to genre leads. In John Hughes' family dramedy (1991), she portrayed Dinah Tompkins, a secondary figure in the tale of a con artist and orphan, contributing to the 's lighthearted ensemble. She also appeared in (1994) as Rhonda Guthrie and had a recurring role as Jennifer Hart in The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (1994–1995). Her most notable breakthrough came in 1994 as Hayden Cale, the ambitious CEO targeted by a deranged inventor in Death Machine, Stephen Norrington's directorial debut blending and slasher elements. Starring opposite Brad Dourif's unhinged Jack Dante, Pouget's role as the resourceful executive confronting killer robots and virtual realities demonstrated her command of high-concept thrillers, garnering praise for intensity in a that presaged Norrington's later success. This performance elevated her profile in sci-fi horror, leading to further opportunities. In 1995, she guest-starred as Vicki Lawson in . In the mid-1990s, Pouget took on the role of Dr. Cori Platt, a and romantic interest in the sequel Lawnmower Man 2: Beyond Cyberspace (1996), where her character aids in battling a antagonist; critics noted her appealing presence in the supporting cast despite the film's modest reception. Subsequent films included Silent Victim (1993) as Lauren McKinley, a stalked in a suspense drama, and Total Reality (1997) as Cathy Easton, navigating a dystopian . Later, she shifted toward independent projects, starring as Maggie May, a vengeful mother, in the 2008 drama Faded Memories, praised for its emotional depth in a story of family secrets and redemption. Pouget also co-produced and acted in the family The3Tails: A Mermaid Adventure (2015), playing Jackie's Mom and marking her evolution into multifaceted production roles. These films underscored her enduring niche in genre and character-driven stories, though her career emphasized quality over quantity.

Later television appearances

Pouget returned to television in the early with guest roles in several popular procedural dramas, including appearances on (1999–2000) as Annie Lindsay. In 2003, she portrayed Mrs. Banks in the episode "The Advocate" of ER, appearing alongside the show's ensemble cast in a storyline involving medical and personal crises at County General Hospital. Her subsequent appearance came in 2004 on , where she played Harriet Casey, a character entangled in a supernatural plot involving a targeting human relatives, in the episode "Styx Feet Under." This role highlighted her versatility in fantasy genres, building on earlier work like . That same year, Pouget guest-starred as Julie Watson, the wife of a captain whose family faces a threat, in the NCIS season two premiere "See No Evil." The episode, which aired in September 2004, featured her alongside leads and , emphasizing themes of family vulnerability and investigation. From 2008 to 2010, Pouget took on a recurring role as Dr. Laura Braun on the soap opera , appearing in multiple episodes as a physician involved in the show's intricate character dynamics in Genoa City. Her portrayal contributed to ongoing medical storylines, marking a shift toward . In 2011, she appeared in two episodes of as Teri Maier, a suspect in a complex murder investigation, first in "Blinking Red Light" and then in "Always Bet on Red." These installments showcased her in psychological thriller elements, interacting with Simon Baker's . Pouget's later procedural work included a 2015 guest spot on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation as Carla Jeffries in the episode "Hero to Zero," part of the series' final season, where she depicted a figure in a case tied to vigilante themes. In 2018, she joined as Jeanette Marino, a in Port Charles storylines involving family secrets and legal intrigue. This role extended her presence in formats into the late 2010s.

Personal life

Marriage and children

Ely Pouget is married to Andrés Garretón.
The couple has twin daughters, Sofia Garretón and Natasha Garretón, born on September 17, 1999, in .

Philanthropic activities

Pouget has participated in environmental fundraising events, including attending TreePeople's "Evening Under the Harvest Moon" benefit party on September 26, 1992, in , alongside Kip Gilman. TreePeople, a focused on urban , , and conservation in the area, has hosted the annual gala to support its initiatives, with similar events raising significant funds for tree planting and habitat preservation. In the realm of animal welfare, Pouget signed a public petition in 2013 addressed to Eric Garcetti and the , supporting Case #13-1580 to ban the sale and use of rodenticides in city parks, hillsides, and sensitive ecological areas. The petition, backed by over 2,200 signatories and organizations like RAPTORS ARE THE SOLUTION, highlighted the poisons' harmful effects on such as raptors, mountain lions, and coyotes through secondary poisoning, as well as risks to pets and children.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRole
1988Nicole
1989Lillian Hanna
1989Christiane
1990The RiftAna Rivera
1991Dinah Tompkins
1993Silent VictimLauren McKinley
1994Death MachineHayden Cale
1995Tall, Dark and DeadlyToni Compton
1996 2: Beyond CyberspaceDr. Cori Platt
1997Total RealityCathy Easton
2008Faded Memories
2015The3Tails Movie: A AdventureJackie's Mom

Television

Ely Pouget's television career spans over three decades, beginning with guest appearances in prominent series and evolving into more substantial roles in the , followed by recurring guest spots in procedural dramas during the and . Her early television work included supporting roles in action-oriented shows, such as Gina Cucino in an episode of (1987) and Rosella Maestres in (1985). She continued with brief appearances as Ms. Novak in (1991) and Leslie Reins in Friday the 13th: The Series (1988), showcasing her versatility in legal and horror genres. A significant milestone came in 1991 when Pouget portrayed Maggie Evans, the central female lead, in the short-lived revival of the gothic soap opera , appearing in multiple episodes opposite and . This role highlighted her ability to handle and dramatic narratives, drawing on the original series' legacy. Later that year, she guest-starred as Janice in and Christine Sayer in . Throughout the , Pouget maintained a steady presence with guest roles in anthology and adventure series, including Private Jane Chandler in Red Shoe Diaries (1992), Jennifer Hart across two episodes of of Brisco County, Jr. (1993), Rhonda Guthrie in Walker, Texas Ranger (1993), Rose in The Watcher (1995), and Annie Lindsay in Nash Bridges (1996). She also appeared as Mrs. Kersey in Silk Stalkings (1998). These parts often featured her in mysterious or supportive characters within crime and western-themed episodes. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Pouget transitioned to supernatural and medical procedurals, notably as Harriet Casey in an episode of (2004), Mrs. Banks in ER (2003), and Julie Watson in NCIS (2004). Her role as Teri Maier spanned two episodes of in 2011, contributing to the show's psychological crime-solving format. She returned to television in 2015 as Carla Jeffries in the series finale episode of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, "." More recently, in 2018, she played Jeanette Marino in three episodes of . Pouget's television contributions emphasize guest and recurring performances rather than long-term series commitments, allowing her to diversify across genres from horror and action to crime procedurals.

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