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
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. Rita Volk
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' Rita Volk is an Uzbekistani-American actress best known
She attended Lowell High School and was named the SFUSD High School Poet Laureate in 2005. Growing up as a first-generation American, she used
Before her acting career took off, Rita was on a starkly different path:
She graduated from Duke University with a degree in psychology while on a pre-medical track, initially intending to become a surgeon. Career Highlights