Jessica Leccia is an American actress, primarily recognized for her work in daytime television dramas. She was born on January 8, 1976, in New York City and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania.
Leccia is most notably known for her portrayal of Natalia Rivera on the long-running CBS soap opera Guiding Light, a role she played from 2007 until the series concluded in 2009. During her tenure on the show, her character was involved in a prominent storyline involving a same-sex relationship with the character Olivia Falconeri (portrayed by Crystal Chappell), a pairing frequently referred to by the portmanteau "Otalia."
Following the cancellation of Guiding Light, Leccia joined the cast of the ABC soap opera One Life to Live, where she portrayed the character Inez Salinger from 2010 to 2011. She has also appeared in the digital daytime drama Venice: The Series as Ani Martin, reunited with several former Guiding Light colleagues.
In addition to her work in daytime serials, Leccia has made guest appearances on various television programs, including Law & Order: Trial by Jury, Rescue Me, and Person of Interest. Her film credits include roles in independent productions such as The Confession (2005) and Slippery Slope (2006).
