Morena Baccarin
Birthday:
2 June 1979, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Birth Name:
Morena Silva de Vaz Setta Baccarin
Height:
171 cm
Morena Baccarin was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to actress Vera Setta and journalist Fernando Baccarin. Her uncle was actor Ivan Setta. Morena has Italian and Brazilian Portuguese ancestry. She moved to New York at the age of 10, when her father was transferred there. She attended the LaGuardia High School of Music and Performing Arts and then ...
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Morena Baccarin was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to actress Vera Setta and journalist Fernando Baccarin. Her uncle was actor Ivan Setta. Morena has Italian and Brazilian Portuguese ancestry. She moved to New York at the age of 10, when her father was transferred there. She attended the LaGuardia High School of Music and Performing Arts and then the Juilliard School.Staying in New York she, worked in the theater - notably in the Central Park production of Anton Chekhov's "The Seagull" where she was also Natalie Portman's understudy - and appeared in several movies.After making Roger Dodger (2002) she moved to Los Angeles where she came to the attention of Joss Whedon who cast her in his short-lived cult sci-fi show Firefly (2002). Since then she has rarely been off our TV screens. Show less «
I would love to be a Bond girl. That is on my bucket list, definitely.
I would love to be a Bond girl. That is on my bucket list, definitely.
I love a good road trip. And I have been known to sing cheesy '80s songs at the top of my lungs on a windy road when no one can hear.
I love a good road trip. And I have been known to sing cheesy '80s songs at the top of my lungs on a windy road when no one can hear.
I do think it is possible to be in love with two people at the same time.
I do think it is possible to be in love with two people at the same time.
They have a joy for life in Brazil unlike any country I've ever seen.
They have a joy for life in Brazil unlike any country I've ever seen.
I've had long hair, I've had short hair, and I've had in between hair... and its all good.
I've had long hair, I've had short hair, and I've had in between hair... and its all good.
I feel that I have grown so much, as an actor, by being on Homeland (2011).
I feel that I have grown so much, as an actor, by being on Homeland (2011).
We're all interested in life outside of Earth. We all have a fascination with what's out there because we don't really know.
We're all interested in life outside of Earth. We all have a fascination with what's out there because we don't really know.
Humans have a sense of spontaneity and emotion. We have a dichotomy between grief and happiness.
Humans have a sense of spontaneity and emotion. We have a dichotomy between grief and happiness.
When I'm not working, I'm definitely a no-makeup girl. The most I ever do is a little tinted moisturizer and a little mascara and blush.
When I'm not working, I'm definitely a no-makeup girl. The most I ever do is a little tinted moisturizer and a little mascara and blush.
My mother put me on birth control as soon as I told her I wanted to go on it. I was 16. I was very young.
My mother put me on birth control as soon as I told her I wanted to go on it. I was 16. I was very young.
My mom was incredibly supportive when she found out that I wanted to be an actress, and that certainly made things easier and more fun.
My mom was incredibly supportive when she found out that I wanted to be an actress, and that certainly made things easier and more fun.
If you watch the news, you see politicians use human vulnerabilities to get in and earn people's trust.
If you watch the news, you see politicians use human vulnerabilities to get in and earn people's trust.
I'm an avid cook. Brazilian, some Italian, a little French. And I often throw dinner parties.
I'm an avid cook. Brazilian, some Italian, a little French. And I often throw dinner parties.
I love Modern Family (2009); I don't exactly watch it when it's on, but I try to catch up on it when I can; it's one of my favorite shows.
I love Modern Family (2009); I don't exactly watch it when it's on, but I try to catch up on it when I can; it's one of my favorite shows.
I get nervous for any competition. I also get really competitive.
I get nervous for any competition. I also get really competitive.
Brazil has a lot of issues that are similar to a lot of countries in Latin America, but the dominant issue Brazil is dealing with is poverty...Show more »
Brazil has a lot of issues that are similar to a lot of countries in Latin America, but the dominant issue Brazil is dealing with is poverty and political corruption. Show less «
Women work as much as men now, if not more. There's a resurgence of dads in the home and moms working.
Women work as much as men now, if not more. There's a resurgence of dads in the home and moms working.
There are many people who live with terrorism every day.
There are many people who live with terrorism every day.
The sky above us is something we have very little control of, and the space beyond is something we don't completely understand.
The sky above us is something we have very little control of, and the space beyond is something we don't completely understand.
My whole family is very artistic - my uncles are all actors and theatre directors.
My whole family is very artistic - my uncles are all actors and theatre directors.
My mom is an actress, but she never really pushed me into it, and it was never something I thought I would be doing. She was very happy I de...Show more »
My mom is an actress, but she never really pushed me into it, and it was never something I thought I would be doing. She was very happy I decided to, but she certainly doesn't offer me criticism because she knows I'd tell her to shut up! Nobody wants to hear that from their mum! Show less «
I've love to do more movies. Just because I'm interested in the medium very much. I've done a lot of theatre at this point, and I've done a ...Show more »
I've love to do more movies. Just because I'm interested in the medium very much. I've done a lot of theatre at this point, and I've done a lot of TV. I've done a few independent films, but a lot of them have not seen the light of day. It'd be really nice to be in a film that gets out there. Show less «
I'm not always up to date on everything that's going on, but I am somewhat informed. I listen to NPR. And I actually watch Fox News, because...Show more »
I'm not always up to date on everything that's going on, but I am somewhat informed. I listen to NPR. And I actually watch Fox News, because I believe, if you just listen to the things that agree with you, you're not really seeing anything else. Show less «
I love it when you have a lull in the day and you turn on the TV and a random movie is on that you either have never seen or haven't seen in...Show more »
I love it when you have a lull in the day and you turn on the TV and a random movie is on that you either have never seen or haven't seen in years. Like Coming to America (1988) or Misery (1990) or Moonstruck (1987). Show less «
I can't complain. I'm making a living out of what I do, which is really rare for a lot of actors. The hard part is staying confident and sta...Show more »
I can't complain. I'm making a living out of what I do, which is really rare for a lot of actors. The hard part is staying confident and staying with it. Show less «
[on Homeland (2011)] I was shocked and a little appalled because I realized Obama has seen my boobs.
[on Homeland (2011)] I was shocked and a little appalled because I realized Obama has seen my boobs.
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Talia al Ghul
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Black Canary, Dinah Lance, Edgar Mandragora
Vanessa
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