Nikita

LYNDSY FONSECA
as ALEX

Lyndsy Fonseca stars as Alex, Nikita's (Maggie Q) former partner who plans to take down her old ally while also seeking revenge on the man who killed her family, in The CW's "Nikita."

A stunning and talented young actress, Fonseca has quickly grabbed attention as one of Hollywood's most vibrant talents. Lyndsy recently completed filming the two-hour Lifetime movie, "Project Five," which consists of five short films directed by Jennifer Aniston, Demi Moore and Penelope Spheeris, and is slated to premiere on September 26, 2011.

Fonseca's other film credits include "The Ward," "Hot Tub Time Machine," and the smash hit "Kick-Ass," in which she starred opposite Aaron Johnson.

Fonseca starred on the hit series "Desperate Housewives," opposite Dana Delaney and Nathan Fillion. She has also had recurring arcs on the critically acclaimed series "Big Love" and the hit comedy "How I Met Your Mother." Other television credits include "Boston Public," "CSI," "House" and "Heroes." She got her start on the daytime drama "The Young and the Restless," in which she starred for three years.

Fonseca currently lives in Los Angeles.