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Gina Torres
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April 25, 1969 in New York City, NY
Biography:A statuesque beauty whose first love as an actor was the stage, Gina Torres immersed herself in her craft by connecting with a live audience; the symbiotic energy that it created fueled her passion for acting and encouraged her to pursue a career in film and television in addition to her multiple Broadway roles. Born the youngest of three siblings in a close-knit Cuban family in New York, Torres received early voice training at New York's High School of Music and Art. Trained in opera and jazz, the talented mezzo-soprano also sang in a gospel choir, refining her versatile voice into a finely developed instrument with remarkable range. Although regular viewers of TV fantasy no doubt recognize her from recurring roles on Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and its sister show, Xena: Warrior Princess, the talented actress and singer also appeared in such popular small-screen action and drama series as Dark... Full Biography
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Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres and Adam Baldwin in "Serenity"
Gina Torres, Adam Baldwin and Nathan Fillion in "Serenity"
Gina Torres, Summer Glau, Nathan Fillion and Alan Tudyk on the set of "Serenity"
From left: Chris Rock, Kerry Washington and Gina Torres in "I Think I Love My Wife" (Fox Searchlight...
Chris Rock and Gina Torres (holding baby) in "I Think I Love My Wife" (Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Chris Rock and Gina Torres in "I Think I Love My Wife" (Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Actor Laurence Fishburne and Gina Torres attend the 62nd Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall...
Filmography
I Think I Love My Wife (2007) South of Pico (2007) Five Fingers (2006) Standoff [TV Series] (2006) Fair Game (2005) Jam (2005) Serenity (2005) Hair Show (2004)
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