April Bowlby is known for playing in Drop Dead Diva from 2009 to 2014 and also for portraying Alano silly girlfriend, Kandi in the CBSo sitcom Two and a Half Men from 2006 to 2012.
Born Name April Michelle Bowlby
Nick Name April
Occupation Actress
Years active 2004–present
Age: July 30, 1980, 42 years old and 10 months
Sun Sign Leo
Hair Color Red
Eye Color Blue
Height Her official height is listed at 5 ft 9¾ in or 177 cm. But, she is regarded more as 5 ft 7 in or 170 cm.
Measurements 36-24-35 in or 91.5-61-89 cm
Bra Size 32D
Distinctive Features: S*x appeal
Early life
She and her family moved to Manteca, California, when she was a small child. April studied ballet, French and marine biology at Moorpark College, before deciding to pursue an acting career.
She studied drama with Ivana Chubbuck before landing her first role in a major television series (Kandi in Two and a Half Men (2003)) within weeks of her first Hollywood audition.
April currently resides in Los Angeles.
She is single and has no children.
She moved to Manteca, California, as a child, and attended East Union High School.
She studied ballet, French, and marine biology at Moorpark College, and began a modelling career before deciding to pursue acting.
She studied drama with Ivana Chubbuck.
Career
Bowlby secured the role of Kandi on the television series Two and a Half Men within months of her first-ever auditions.
She is also known for her role as Stacy Barrett in Drop Dead Diva.
She played Barney Stinson obsessive ex-girlfriend Meg in How I Met Your Mother, and has made appearances in CSI, Psych, and CSI: NY.
She has appeared in films such as All Roads Lead Home (2008), The Slammin’ Salmon (2009), and From Prada to Nada (2011).
She Played Rita Farr / Elasti-Girl in the forthcoming show Titans.
Personal Quotes
This is my breakfast: Two poached eggs, turkey bacon, and a half avocado. The yolks in a poached egg are alkalizing. Avocados are a great source of fat and vitamin E; great for your skin. It super light and not too heavy. Sometimes I like a little sweet as well, so I have a cup of plain yogurt with blueberries.
I got to work with Jennifer Tilly, she was amazing. Such, such a smart actress.
I wanted to be a ballerina so badly. You can be seen and take over the spotlight without speaking. I had a fear of speaking in public back then.
I just discovered the Santa Monica flea market, every Sunday. I go weekly. There a lot of interesting things there.
I think Jon Cryer and Charlie Sheen have a lot of chemistry between them.
Brand Endorsements
She has appeared in lot many commercials.
First Film
She appeared in 2007 Sci-Fi Channel original movie Sands of Oblivion for her role as Heather.
First TV Show
In 2004, April guest appeared in the crime drama TV series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation for her role as Kaitlin Rackish in an episode titled “Whato Eating Gilbert Grissom?”.
Celebrity Crush
April has a celebrity crush on John Malkovich.
Personal Trainer
She is a foodie and loves eating food. Her breakfast, in general, is like – two poached eggs, turkey bacon, and half avocado (source of fat and vitamin E). Sometimes, she’ll also have plain yogurt with blueberries in response to her cravings for something sweet.
She loves going to ballet classes. To remain fit, she also goes on a hike with her dog and does cardio on the treadmill on a regular basis.
April Favorite Things
Music to Dance (in front of camera) – Radiohead
April Facts
She learned drama from acting author Ivana Chubbuck.
April started her career as a model and then moved towards commercials and acting.
Her go-to-drink is red wine.
Her favorite hobby is knitting.
She has a pet dog named Clementine.
She does not know much cooking and would appreciate if her man could cook meals for her.
She likes Chinese food and eating with chopsticks.
A perfect date night, according to her would be eating Chinese food with ice cold beer and watching horror movie while cozying up at home with her man.
