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Milena Govich

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Not to be confused with Milla Jovovich.

Milena Govich
Govich on January 7, 2016
Born1976 or 1977 (age 47–48)
Norman, Oklahoma, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Central Oklahoma
Occupation(s)Actress, director, singer, musician, dancer
Years active2000–present
Spouse
David Cornue
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(m. 2003)​

Milena Govich (/ˈɡoʊvɪtʃ/ GOH-vitch;[1] Serbian: Милена Говић) (born 1976 or 1977[2]) is an American actress, director, singer, dancer, and musician, who may be best known for portraying Detective Nina Cassady for one season on Law & Order (2006–2007).

Early life and education

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Milena Govich was born in Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma. Both of her parents, Dr. Bruce Michael Govich and Dr. Marilyn Green Govich,[2] were professors of music: her father at the University of Oklahoma and her mother at the University of Central Oklahoma. Her father was Serbian[3] and her mother is of Scottish and English ancestry. Her aunt, Milica Govich, is also an actress who has appeared on Broadway, television, and film.[4]

Milena graduated from Norman High School in 1995 as valedictorian of her class. She followed her academic parents by graduating from the University of Central Oklahoma in 1999[5] once again graduating valedictorian with a double-degree in performance and pre-medical studies, and a minor in dance and violin.[2][6] After graduation, Govich moved to New York City to pursue an acting career.[7]

Career

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Govich has appeared on Broadway in the musical revival of Cabaret, joining the 1998–2004 production in December 2000.[8] She began in the role of Lulu, featuring her singing, dancing, and playing violin, and was the understudy and eventual replacement for the lead role, Sally Bowles. Govich also performed on Broadway in the 2002 musical revival of The Boys from Syracuse and in the musical Good Vibrations.[8] She starred as Millie Dillmount in the first regional production of Thoroughly Modern Millie. In July 2012, Govich starred in the title role of Charity Hope Valentine in Sweet Charity in Oklahoma City.[9]

On television, Govich first gained national attention in the United States as Gabby in the pilot episode of CBS' Love Monkey, then as the prostitute/con-artist Candy on Rescue Me. She was in the lead cast of the Dick Wolf-produced series Conviction, a short-lived mid-season replacement in early 2006. Wolf immediately brought her back, in the 2006–2007 season, as Detective Nina Cassady in the main cast of his flagship series, Law & Order. She and her on screen partner, Jesse L. Martin as Det. Ed Green, were both replaced for the following season as part of the regular changes on the long-running series.

She has been featured or recurred on numerous other television shows: as New Orleans District Attorney Lyndsey Swann in the 20th Century Fox Television show K-Ville; as Assistant District Attorney Tracy Hunt on the CBS series The Defenders; and as Regina Turner on Make It or Break It.

She played a leading role on the MTV drama, Finding Carter.[10]

Govich has also appeared in several films, including 2004's Bad Behavior, 2006's In Love, 2009's Sordid Things, 2011's A Novel Romance, starring opposite Steve Guttenberg, and Lucky Number, starring opposite Method Man.

Directing

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Govich was one of eight filmmakers selected for the American Film Institute's Directing Workshop for Women, mentored by Paul Feig. Her directorial debut short film, Temporary (which gained her acceptance into AFI) has won multiple awards on the film festival circuit.

Her short film, Unspeakable, written by David Cornue, served as an episodic proof of concept for a one-hour TV drama, also written by Cornue.[when?] As of May 2020, it remains unreleased.

Twelve years after leaving Law & Order, Govich reunited with Wolf as a director and co-executive producer for his CBS series FBI.[11]

Personal life

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Govich is married to David Cornue, a writer, composer and film producer.[citation needed]

On October 10, 2008, Govich sang the U.S. national anthem at the New Jersey Devils home opener at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. She has also appeared twice on tour as a guest performer with Taiwanese pop star Fei Xiang.[6]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2004 Bad Behavior Alex Short film
2006 In Love Maxine Short film
2006 East Side Story Sara Short film
2009 Sordid Things Helen Little
2011 A Novel Romance Jenny Sparks
2015 Lucky Number Scar
2015 Pass the Light Anne
2021 The Cleaner Vanessa

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2005 Law & Order Geneva Episode: "Flaw"
2005–2009 Rescue Me Candy Recurring role (seasons 2, 5), episode: "Devil" (season 3)
2006 Love Monkey Gabby Episode: "Pilot"
Conviction A.D.A. Jessica Rossi Main cast
2006–2007 Law & Order Det. Nina Cassady Main cast (season 17)
2007 K-Ville D.A. Lyndsey Swann Episodes: "Cobb's Webb", "Bedfellows", "Melissa", "Boulet in a China Shop"
2009 Psych Morgan Conrad Episode: "Earth, Wind and... Wait for It"
2010 The Defenders ADA Tracy Hunt Episodes: "Nevada v. Cerrato", "Nevada v. Rodgers"
2011 Body of Proof Mindy Harbinson Episode: "Dead Man Walking"
2012 Make It or Break It Regina Turner Episodes: "Dream On", "United States"
2014 The Mentalist Molly Episode: "Grey Water"
2014–2015 Finding Carter Lori Stevens Recurring role

Director

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Year Title Notes
2018–2021, 2023 Chicago Med 8 episodes
2019 The InBetween Episode: "Kiss Them for Me"
2019, 2021 Chicago Fire 2 episodes
2019, 2023–2025 FBI 6 episodes
2021 The Equalizer Episode: "Shooter"
2021–2025 FBI: Most Wanted 9 episodes
2022–2024 Law & Order 5 episodes
2022 Good Sam Episode: "The Griffith Technique"
2022, 2024 FBI: International 3 episodes
2023–2024 Law & Order: Organized Crime 2 episodes

References

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  1. ^ "MILENA GOVICH Indiegogo Campaign". YouTube. Archived from the original on December 22, 2021. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c Lang, George (August 31, 2006). "Actress hits target with cop role". The Oklahoman. Archived from the original on March 10, 2016. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
  3. ^ Markovic, Kristina (July 13, 2023). "Glumice za koje niste imali pojma da su srpskog porekla" [Actresses you had no idea were of Serbian origin]. zadovoljna.nova.rs (in Serbian). Retrieved July 14, 2023.
  4. ^ Vidika, Ron (May 7, 2014). "'The Fault in Our Stars' movie features Lorain native". The Morning Journal. Archived from the original on July 17, 2023. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
  5. ^ "Facing the Challenges" (PDF). Old North. Vol. LIV, no. 2. University of Central Oklahoma. Fall 2017. p. 38. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 23, 2024. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
  6. ^ a b "Milena Govich's professional bio". Newcoreproductions.com. Retrieved August 21, 2014.[permanent dead link]
  7. ^ "Milena Govich, School of Music". College of Arts, Media & Design: Alumni. University of Central Oklahoma. February 20, 2004. Archived from the original on October 25, 2008. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
  8. ^ a b "Bios | Milena Govich". BroadwayWorld. March 10, 2008. Archived from the original on March 10, 2008. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
  9. ^ Warren, Clif (2012). "A Dancer's Dream Musical". ionok.com. Archived from the original on January 15, 2016. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
  10. ^ Marechal, AJ (January 30, 2014). "MTV Orders Family Drama Series From 'Lizzie McGuire' Creator". Variety. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
  11. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 7, 2019). "FBI: Milena Govich Joins as Co-EP/Director for Season 2 Of CBS Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
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