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Morena Baccarin
June 2, 1979
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
47 Years Old
Gemini
Who Is Morena Baccarin?
Morena Silva de Vaz Setta Baccarin is a Brazilian American actress known for her compelling performances. Her nuanced portrayals bring depth to science fiction and drama roles.
She first gained widespread notice as Inara Serra in the cult sci-fi series Firefly. This role, and its film continuation Serenity, established her strong screen presence.
Early Life and Education
Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Morena Baccarin moved to New York City at age ten with her parents, actress Vera Setta and journalist Fernando Baccarin. Her early exposure to the arts through her mother sparked a passion for performance.
Baccarin attended the New York City Lab School for Collaborative Studies, where she was a classmate of Claire Danes. She later honed her craft by studying theater at the prestigious Juilliard School.
Notable Relationships
Morena Baccarin is currently married to actor Ben McKenzie, whom she wed in June 2017. She was previously married to film producer Austin Chick from 2011 to 2016.
Baccarin shares a daughter, Frances Laiz Setta Schenkkan, with McKenzie and co-parents a son, Julius Chick, with her former husband Austin Chick.
Career Highlights
Morena Baccarin is widely recognized for her role as Vanessa Carlysle in the blockbuster Deadpool films franchise, where she starred alongside Ryan Reynolds. Her compelling performance in Homeland also earned her a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.
Beyond acting, Baccarin has lent her voice to animated series like Justice League Unlimited and Batman: Bad Blood. She also advocates for refugee rights, drawing from her own experience as an immigrant.
Signature Quote
“Once I saw every job, every meeting, every encounter as an opportunity to learn and try something new, it became more about the experience, as opposed to just getting the job. Then I started booking one thing after the next.”