She graduated from Duke University with a degree in psychology while on a pre-medical track, initially intending to become a surgeon. Career Highlights
Before her acting career took off, Rita was on a starkly different path: Rita Volk
Rita Volk is an Uzbekistani-American actress best known for her breakout role as on the hit MTV series Faking It . Her journey from a young immigrant in San Francisco to a leading voice in young adult television is a story of resilience and unexpected turns. Early Life & Education She graduated from Duke University with a degree
While her parents initially hoped she would pursue a traditional "stable" profession, Rita's love for performance—sparked by a modeling scout and student films—led her to Hollywood. Q&A With Carter Covington, Showrunner of MTV's 'Faking It' Early Life & Education While her parents initially
Born in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Rita moved to San Francisco with her family at age six. Growing up as a first-generation American, she used films to help her family acclimate to American culture and master the English language.
She attended Lowell High School and was named the SFUSD High School Poet Laureate in 2005.