Danica Stewart stars in NBC's "Coastal Dreams" as Zoe, a young woman ready to escape the despair of everyday life by spending some time in Pacific Shores with her best friend Stacey (Tanee McCall, "Hairspray").

Stewart was born and raised in the small town of Kennewick, Washington. Encouraged by her mother Donna, Stewart secured her first agent in Seattle.

Two days after her 18th birthday, Stewart moved to Los Angeles and soon began working in film and television. A starring role in the Aaron Spelling pilot, "Home of the Brave" helped launch her career. In addition to a recurring role on the FOX show, "Quintuplets," Stewart has also appeared in "Oliver Beene," "CSl: Miami," "Skin, "Drake and Josh," "CSl: Crime Scene Investigation," "Thick and Thin" and "Crossing Jordan."

Her film credits include "Self Medicated," "Last Run," and "McBride 9: Semper Fi." Stewart previously had a contract role on "General Hospital," and is currently a series regular on "Passions," in the role of Jessica Bennett.

In her free time, Danica enjoys dancing, skating, biking, swimming, running and golf. During time off from her busy work schedule, she returns to Washington for visits with her parents and older brother.