 Born in Manhattan to Cuban parents, Gina Torres (who played Jasmine), grew up in the Bronx. A gifted mezzo soprano, she began her performing career as a singer, attending New York City’s High School of Music and Art. Torres also trained in opera and jazz, and she performed in a gospel choir. She has appeared in many television series, including Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Xena: Warrior Princess, Cleopatra 2525, Alias, 24 and The Shield. Joss Whedon fans will recognise her as Zoe in Firefly and Serenity. In 2001 she won the ALMA Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Syndicated Drama Series for her role in Cleopatra 2525. In 2004, she was nominated for the International Press Academy’s Golden Satellite Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Drama, for her role as Jasmine in Angel. Her film appearances include The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions, where she met her husband Laurence Fishburne. They married in September 2002 at The Cloisters museum in New York City. Played: Jasmine |
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