JoAnna Garcia Swisher

 ( 20th-century American Actresses ) 

García went on to portray the character of Cheyenne Hart-Montgomery, Reba's (Reba McEntire) oldest daughter on The WB/The CW sitcom Reba (2001–07). She was featured on the short-lived CBS comedy Welcome to the Captain. Beginning in the fall of 2008, she starred as Megan Smith in the CW series Privileged (originally known as How to Survive the Filthy Rich). On the big screen, García was seen in the comedy spoof Not Another Teen Movie. She has also appeared in the original television films From the Earth to the Moon (1998) and Love's Deadly Triangle: The Texas Cadet Murder (1997). She also appeared in the ABC Family television film The Initiation of Sarah, which premiered in October 2006. In 2008, she had a role in A Very Merry Daughter of the Bride, playing Roxanne. She had a leading role in the ABC Family television film Revenge of the Bridesmaids alongside Raven-Symoné.

In 2009, García had a recurring role on The CW drama Gossip Girl playing the role of Bree Buckley, an irreverent evil Miss America-type who is politically progressive but from a conservative Southern family. She appeared in four episodes in season three. In December 2009, she guest starred as Maggie, Ted Mosby's college buddy on How I Met Your Mother.

García starred in the ABC sitcom Better with You. The show centers on two sisters who were at different points in their romantic relationships: one was unmarried and in a long-term relationship, and the other (García) got married after getting pregnant from a one-night stand. It was canceled on May 13, 2011. ‘Better With You’ Cancelled By ABC – Ratings | TVbytheNumbers. Tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com (May 13, 2011). Retrieved on December 28, 2012.

Garcia guest-starred on The Penguins of Madagascar in the episode "The Officer X Factor/Love Hurts", which aired on February 12, 2011. In 2012, Garcia appeared in four episodes of the USA Network dramedy Royal Pains as a nephrologist treating Jack O'Malley (Tom Cavanagh).Mitovich, Matt Webb (September 7, 2011). Exclusive: JoAnna Garcia Scrubs In As Mysterious Royal Pains Doc . tvline.com In 2013, during season three of the series Once Upon a Time she began playing the recurring role of Ariel from The Little Mermaid.

During her career, she has graced the covers of numerous magazines such as Latina, Miami Living and Southern Living's first-ever digital issue, The Dream Homes Issue. In 2004, she appeared in a promotional campaign and television commercial for retailer Kmart. In October 2023, Garcia Swisher teamed up with McCormick for back-to-school social media ads and events.

In August 2009, People magazine reported that García was dating baseball player Nick Swisher.Marx, Linda (August 12, 2009). "Is Kate Hudson A-Rod's Good Luck Charm?" , People They became engaged in May 2010, and married on December 11, 2010, at the Breakers Hotel & Resort in Palm Beach, Florida. Bridesmaids for García included friends and fellow actresses Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Melissa Peterman, and Reba McEntire. Since her marriage, she has been credited as Joanna García Swisher. They have two daughters, one born in 2013 and the other in 2016.