Alyssa first became popular (here is Australia) thanks to her role as Samantha Micelli in the TV sitcom Who's The Boss? which initially ran for 8 years (1984-1992), and then entered repeat hell (ie: Saturday mornings on Foxtel's 111 Hits Channel).
During the show's run, Alyssa had roles in other projects, such as the teen-movie Dance Till Dawn (quite good), and the greatest Ar-nuld movie of all time, Commando.
When Who's The Boss finally ended, Alyssa had a role in the forgettful movie Double Dragon, alongside Party Of Five's Scott Wolf.
After this, Alyssa felt she had trouble shedding her 'Girl Next Door' image which still lingered from her Who's The Boss? days. So, like most child stars, she decided to nude up, which she did on numerous occassions. For those interested, check out the films Embrace Of The Vampire, Poison Ivy II: Lily, and her guest role in the TV series The Outer Limits.
In 1997, Alyssa found her next big role, albeit short lived, as Jennifer Mancini in Melrose Place.
Then in 1998, Alyssa starred alongside Holly Marie Combs and TV's badgirl Shannon Doherty in the supernatural-esk series, Charmed, about 3 sisters who don't really work hard but still managed to live in a mansion, using their witch-powers to fight evil.
Since her days on Charmed, Alyssa has made numerous cameo appearances, most recently in the romantic comedy movie New Years Eve.
Now, onto the autograph! During her final season on Charmed, I wrote to Alyssa requesting an autograph. After the show wrapped up, I thought this might have been in vain, however soon after I received this gem in the mail:
Until next time!
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