Gina Torres

Gina was born in New York City and is youngest of three children in a close-knit Cuban American family. Attended New York City's High School of Music and Art She is a gifted mezzo soprano and was trained in opera and jazz and also sang in a gospel choir

As a child growing up in the Bronx. Gina always dreamed of being a big movie star and singing on a Broadway stage. As soon as she was old enough she began her journey to stardom by studiying voice and acting at The High School of Music and The Arts. She was so drawn to the stage that she could barely wait to begin seriously performing. After graduation she set out to follow her dreams and started taking roles in musicals such like, "Dreamgirls", "Red Lights and Blues", and  "The Wiz". After several performances it was obvious to her that this was what she wanted to do and she had made the right choice.  Not long after that she began seeking out more dramatic roles in various plays that expanded her abilities and talents. Several of the roles she won where in Greek classics and Shakespearian plays. By this time she was convinced this was were she belonged and she was eager to go to the next level. After a lot of hard work and going out there and persuing her dream she has quit a list of acting credintals ranginng from roles on Hercules and xena to NYPD Blue and La Femme Nikita.

Born: 1969 Height: 5' 10"

H:TLJ "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys" (1995) playing "Nebula" in episode: "Web of Desire" (episode # 4.4) 10/20/1997 "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys" (1995) playing "Beth Hymson, Casting Director" in episode: "Yes, Virginia, There Is a Hercules" (episode # 4.15) 2/23/1998 "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys" (1995) playing "Nebula" in episode: "War Wounds" (episode # 4.19) 4/20/1998 "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys" (1995) playing "Nebula" in episode: "Faith" (episode # 5.1) 9/28/1998 "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys" (1995) playing "Nebula" in episode: "Descent" (episode # 5.2) 10/5/1998 "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys" (1995) playing "Nebula" in episode: "Darkness Rising" (episode # 5.8) 11/9/1998 "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys" (1995) playing "Nebula" in episode: "Let There be Light" (episode # 5.10) 1/16/1999 "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys" (1995) playing "Nebula" in episode: "Redemption" (episode # 5.11) 1/23/1999 "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys" (1995) playing "Nebula" in episode: "Stranger And Stranger" (episode # 5.13) 2/1/1999 X:WP "Xena: Warrior Princess" (1995) playing "Cleopatra" in episode: "King of Assassins" (episode # 3.8) 11/17/1997 Other Notable TV guest appearances "Cleopatra 2525" (2000) TV Series .... Hel (Helen) "NYPD Blue" (1993) playing "Dominican Woman" in episode: "E.R." (episode # 3.1) 10/24/1995 "Law & Order" (1990) playing "Charlene" in episode: "Purple Heart" (episode # 5.21) 5/3/1995 "Law & Order" (1990) playing "Laura Elkin" in episode: "Skin Deep" (episode # 3.1) 9/23/1992 "La Femme Nikita" (1997) playing "Jenna Vogler" in episode: "Open Heart" (episode # 2.9) 3/1/1998 "Encore! Encore!" (1998) playing "Opera Patron #3" in episode: "Pilot" (episode # 1.1) 9/22/1998 Filmography: Substance of Fire, The (1996) .... Maitre d' Dark Angel (1996) (TV) Bed of Roses (1996) .... Francine M.A.N.T.I.S. (1994) (TV) .... Dr. Amy Ellis