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Jossara Jinaro (25 May 1973 – 27 April 2022) was a Brazilian–American actress.


Early life

Jossara Jinaro was born in
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, on 25 May 1973, the daughter of two
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parents. At an early age, she was raised in
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after her mother married a diplomat. They relocated to the
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after her stepfather was held hostage by guerillas. At the age of 16, she went to pursue a career in acting before she landed a job in
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after graduating from college.


Career

After playing minor roles in foreign language television series, she made her first American appearance Rosetta in the 2002 action film ''
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'', starring
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. She also appeared as the recurring character Courtney Messina, the daughter of Ignacio Messina (
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), in the
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television series ''
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''. She has guest appearances in several television shows, including '' ER'', ''
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'', ''
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'', ''
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'', '' Southland'', ''
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'' and '' Animal Kingdom''.


Personal life

Jinaro was married to Matt Bogado, and she had two children. On 27 April 2022, Jinaro died at the age of 48 from cancer.


Filmography


Film


Television


Video games


References


External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Jinaro, Jossara 1973 births 2022 deaths Brazilian film actresses Brazilian television actresses Brazilian voice actresses American film actresses American television actresses American voice actresses 20th-century American actresses 21st-century American actresses 20th-century Brazilian actresses 21st-century Brazilian actresses American people of Brazilian descent Brazilian emigrants to the United States