A hardened survivor living in one of the last remaining quarantine zones, Tess operates in the black market of a city under martial law. Partners with Joel, they have become known within the criminal underworld for their ruthlessness.
Street smart and confident, Tess is a savvy strategist and negotiator. Her ability to generate intelligent plans to secure the contraband for their trade is second to none.
Tess and Joel subscribe to the same dog-eat-dog philosophy. They survive by being willing to do what others can’t or won’t. Her trust in and loyalty towards Joel runs deep. However, secretly, she questions whether Joel shares the same emotions that she feels for him.
Annie Wersching is best known for starring as Agent Renee Walker in the final two seasons of FOX's 24 opposite Kiefer Sutherland. Born and raised in St. Louis, MO, Annie studied musical theatre at Millikin University. Upon graduation, she worked for such theatres as Chicago's Victory Gardens, The Marriott Lincolnshire and the Utah Shakespearean Festival, as well as performing in two national tours.
In Los Angeles, she was seen at the Pasadena Playhouse in the revival of Do I Hear A Waltz? and can be heard on the cast recording. Annie portrayed the powerful and mischievious Amelia Joffe on ABC's General Hospital. Her other television credits include Supernatural, Cold Case, Hawaii 5-O, Rizzoli & Isles, NCIS, CSI, Star Trek: Enterprise, Harry's Law, No Ordinary Family, Frasier, and Charmed among others.
Upcoming, Annie can be seen in multiple episodes of Body of Proof on ABC, Touch on FOX, and in a recurring role on TNT's Dallas. Growing up Annie was a competitive Irish Dancer and can even play the tin whistle...with her nose. She currently resides in Los Angeles but remains a diehard St. Louis Cardinals fan.
