Teri Polo just wrapped filming on the pilot episode of Fox’s upcoming ballet-themed hourlong comedy-drama “The Big Leap.” This comes after five seasons on “The Fosters,” produced by Freeform and Jennifer Lopez and many episodes recurring on the spin-off series “Good Trouble.” Polo is best known for her role as Robert De Niro’s daughter, Pam Byrnes, in the Meet the Parents theatricals. Most recently she starred in the independent features Pizza and Whine and Fourth Grade B. Her other credits include JL Family Ranch opposite Jon Voight, Outlaws and Angels opposite Chad Michael Murray, and Author’s Anonymous with Kaley Cuoco and Chris Klein. Polo has also recurred on “Law & Order: Los Angeles” as the character of Casey Winters, wife of Det. Rex Winters, played by Skeet Ulrich.
Polo’s other notable film credits include Beyond Borders co-starring Angelina Jolie, the suspense thriller The Unsaid opposite Andy Garcia and Domestic Disturbance opposite John Travolta and Vince Vaughn. She won a People’s Choice Award for her role in Meet the Parents.
