Morena Baccarin
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 Baccarin at the San Diego Comic-Con International. |
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| Born | June 2, 1979 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Spouse | Austin Chick (2011-present) |
Morena Baccarin (born June 2, 1979) is a Brazilian[1][2]-born American actress most widely known for roles in several American science fiction television shows: as Inara Serra in the series Firefly; as Adria in the series Stargate SG-1; and as Anna in the 2009 version of the series V. She currently co-stars in the Showtime series Homeland.
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[edit] Early life
Baccarin was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Her mother is Brazilian stage and TV actress Vera Setta, and her father is Brazilian journalist Fernando Baccarin. When she was 7, Baccarin moved with her family to Greenwich Village, New York, as her father was transferred to Globo TV's headquarters in the United States, working as editor.[3][4] Baccarin attended Public School 41 and New York City Lab School for Collaborative Studies, where she and Claire Danes were classmates.[citation needed] She later attended the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts before she entered the theater program at Juilliard.[3]
[edit] Career
Baccarin landed her first movie role in the improvised fashion world comedy Perfume (2001). This was followed by a lead role in the film festival hit Way Off Broadway (2001).[citation needed] Baccarin appeared with Natalie Portman and understudied for her role in the acclaimed Central Park production of The Seagull.[citation needed] The science-fiction drama Firefly was Baccarin's first television series,[citation needed] and she reprised her role of Inara Serra in the 2005 film Serenity.
In February 2005, Baccarin provided the voice for Black Canary in multiple episodes of the animated series Justice League Unlimited. She also guest starred in three episodes of the television series The O.C. in 2006.[citation needed] Morena also acted in an unaired pilot episode of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, playing Carmen, a male-to-female transsexual.[citation needed]
It was announced in April 2006 that Morena would be playing the adult version of Adria, a recurring villain in the tenth season of Stargate SG-1. She first appeared in season 10 episode "Counterstrike" as adult Adria (the younger versions of Adria were previously played by other actresses). Morena reprised her role as Adria in the movie Stargate: The Ark of Truth.
In May 2009, Baccarin made her off-Broadway debut in Theresa Rebeck's television satire Our House at Playwrights Horizons in New York City.[citation needed]
Baccarin landed the lead role of Anna, the leader of the alien Visitors, in ABC's 2009–2011 series V,[5] a remake of the 1984 series.[6] In May 2011, shortly following the airing of the show's second season finale, it was announced that the show would not return for a third season.[citation needed]
That same month, Baccarin joined the cast of the Showtime television drama Homeland,[7] for which she won acclaim for her performance as the conflicted wife of a former prisoner of war.[8]
[edit] Personal life
Baccarin is married to director Austin Chick.[9]
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2001 | Perfume | Monica | |
| 2001 | Way Off Broadway | Rebecca | |
| 2002 | Roger Dodger | Girl in Bar | |
| 2005 | Serenity | Inara Serra | |
| 2008 | Death in Love | Beautiful Woman | Minor role |
| 2008 | Stargate: The Ark of Truth | Adria | Direct to DVD |
| 2009 | Stolen | Rose Montgomery |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2003 | Firefly | Inara Serra | 14 episodes |
| 2003–2004 | Still Life | Maggie Jones | 6 episodes |
| 2005-2006 | Justice League | Black Canary (voice) | Episode: "The Cat and the Canary" Episode: "Double Date" Episode: "Grudge Match" |
| 2006 | The O.C. | Maya Griffin | Episode: "The Cliffhanger" Episode: "The Heavy Lifting" Episode: "The Road Warrior" |
| 2006 | Kitchen Confidential | Gia | Episode: "An Affair to Remember" |
| 2006 | How I Met Your Mother | Chloe | Episode: "Swarley" |
| 2006 | Justice | Lisa Cruz | Episode: "Christmas Party" |
| 2006–2007 | Stargate SG-1 | Adria | 6 episodes |
| 2007 | Las Vegas | Sara Samari | Episode: "The Burning Bedouin" |
| 2007 | Sands of Oblivion | Alice | TV movie |
| 2007 | Heartland | Nurse Jessica Kivala | 9 episodes |
| 2008 | Dirt | Claire Leland | Episode: "And the Winner Is" |
| 2008 | Numb3rs | Lynn Potter | Episode: "Blowback" |
| 2009 | Medium | Brooke Hoyt | Episode: "All in the Family" |
| 2010 | The Deep End | Beth Bancroft | Episode: "Unaired Pilot" |
| 2009–2011 | V | Anna | 22 episodes |
| 2011 | The Mentalist | Erica Flynn | Episode: "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" |
| 2011 | Look Again | Allison | TV movie |
| 2011 | Batman: The Brave and the Bold | Cheetah (voice) | Episode: "Triumvirate of Terror" |
| 2011–present | Homeland | Jessica Brody | Main role |
[edit] Awards and nominations
| Year | Association | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Wine County Film Festival | Best Actress — Way Off Broadway | Won |
| 2010 | Saturn Award | Best Supporting Actress on Television — V | Nominated |
| 2011 | Saturn Award | Best Supporting Actress on Television — V | Nominated |
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ O GLOBO. Revista da TV. "Morena Baccarin, a Anna de 'V', sonha em trabalhar na TV e no cinema brasileiros" (Portuguese). April 27, 2010. Retrieved May 21, 2010.
- ^ "'V' star Morena Baccarin joins the ranks of the hottest stars in the sci-fi universe". Daily News (New York). April 6, 2010. http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/galleries/hottest_stars_in_scifi_universe/hottest_stars_in_scifi_universe.html.
- ^ a b Interview with Morena Baccarin. Programa do Jô. Globo TV. 30 April 2010.
- ^ Ricco, Flávio. Bastidores da TV. UOL Televisão. April 11, 2010.
- ^ Mitovich, Matt (March 9, 2009). "Pilot News: V Catches Firefly Star, and More ABC Castings". TV Guide. http://www.tvguide.com/News/Pilot-Baccarin-Blanchard-1003805.aspx. Retrieved March 9, 2009.
- ^ "Morena Baccarin V Interview". Tv.sky.com. April 22, 2010. http://tv.sky.com/v-interview-morena-baccarin. Retrieved August 11, 2010.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 31, 2011). "'V' Star Morena Baccarin Joins Showtime Drama Series 'Homeland' As Regular". Deadline.com. http://www.deadline.com/2011/05/v-star-morena-baccarin-joins-showtime-drama-series-homeland-as-regular/. Retrieved May 31, 2011.
- ^ Fretts, Bruce. "Cheers & Jeers". TV Guide. October 17, 2011. page 68
- ^ Baccarin on Letterman December 13, 2011, YouTube
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