Winter DVD Defrosters
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Animation Magazine - Found Mar. 18, 2010 A shining cast including Mark Harmon, Chris Noth, James Woods, William Baldwin, Gina Torres, James Patrick Stuart and others brings the... |
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Comic Book Resources - Found Mar. 17, 2010 ... clip from the Steve Niles scripted Spectre short from the 'Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths' DVD Gina Torres mixes equal parts evil, sexy... Transformers War for Cybertron Dev Diary 1 - Team Xbox 'Transformers: War for Cybertron' (ALL) Developer Interview - Worth Playing Explore All |
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Race, Sci-Fi, and Comics: A Talk with Dwayne McDuffie
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Atlantic Monthly - Found Mar. 5, 2010 Earths . The direct-to-DVD movie premiered on Feb. 23, and if you haven't watched it yet, all you need to know is: Gina Torres as Superwoman. |
If you wish for a strong 'Aladdin,' consider it granted
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Philadelphia Daily News - Found Mar. 1, 2010 Torres feels 'Super' Actress Gina Torres had an unanticipated assist in bringing the powerful yet sultry voice of Superwoman to life for... If you wish for a strong 'Aladdin,' consider it granted - Philadelphia Inquirer If you wish for a strong 'Aladdin,' consider it granted - Philly.com Explore All |
The Vampire Diaries: The Night the Lights Went out in Georgia
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Houston Chronicle - Found Mar. 2, 2010 I loves me some Gina Torres. SCORE: Vampires 19; Humans 3 Oh Stefan, you have some 'splaining to do. |
Film: The New Cult Canon:Serenity
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The Onion AV Club - Found Mar. 3, 2010 ... loyal crew follows suit, including pilot Wash (Alan Tudyk) and his ass-kicking wife Zöe (Gina Torres), shifty mercenary Jayne (Adam Baldwin... |
Gina Torres on Being Superwoman for "Justice League: Crisis on Two ...
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Toon Zone - Found Feb. 24, 2010 ... to view in full-size: ACTRESS GINA TORRES PUTS A SEXY SPIN ON EVIL AS SUPERWOMAN IN JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRISIS ON TWO EARTHS Gina Torres (Serenity... Keaton Flashes into "Crisis on Two Earths" - Comic Book Resources Steve Niles on "DC Showcase Presents: The Spectre"; New Video Clip ... - Toon Zone Gina Torres: No ?Skinny Bitches? in Superhero Land - Wired News Justice League, $9.99 Cue Up on Home Video - Animation Magazine Explore All |
Review: Crisis Is Continuity in New 'Justice League' Film
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Wired - Found Feb. 23, 2010 ?s Gina Torres (Superwoman), Brian Bloom (Ultraman) and especially the creepily impassive James Woods (Owlman). |
'Justice League: Crisis On Two Earths' Review
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MTV - Found Feb. 23, 2010 ... calculating and dangerously lethal Owlman (the evil version of Batman), and the voice of "Firefly" alum Gina Torres is just the right mix of... Bruce Timm Talks 'Batman: Under The Red Hood,' Potential 'Green ... - MTV Timm reveals 'Green Arrow' near miss - Digital Spy Review: Crisis Is Continuity in New Justice League Film - Wired News "Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths": One Plus One Equals ... - Toon Zone Explore All |
Review: 'Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths' is a winner
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Detroit News - Found Feb. 22, 2010 ... call by the group I was watching with), but Mark Harmon as Superman, Chris Noth as Lex Luthor, Gina Torres as Superwoman and especially James... New 'Justice League: Crisis On Two Earths' Images, Bruce Timm Talks ... - MTV Producer BRUCE TIMM Talks JL: CRISIS, BATMAN, & Green Arrow? ... - Yahoo! News Bruce Timm Watches Over a "Crisis on Two Earths" - Comic Book Resources Explore All |
Gina Torres Biography
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Gina Torres
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| Gina Torres | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 25, 1969 Manhattan, New York, U.S.A. |
| Occupation | actress |
| Years active | 1994 — present |
| Spouse(s) | Laurence Fishburne (2002 - present) 1 child |
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Gina Torres (born April 25, 1969) is an American television and movie actress. She is known for her roles in science fiction and fantasy. She has appeared in many television series, including MADtv, Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (as Nebula), Xena: Warrior Princess (as Cleopatra), the short-lived Cleopatra 2525, as well as Alias (as Anna Espinosa), Firefly (as series regular Zoe Washburne), Angel (as Jasmine), The Matrix sequels in a supporting role, and The Shield. She also starred in the award-winning independent film South of Pico as the fragile waitress (Carla).
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Early life
Torres was born at the Flower Fifth Avenue Hospital in Manhattan, New York, the youngest of three children. Her family lived briefly in Washington Heights before moving to The Bronx. Her parents were both of Cuban and Puerto Rican descent, and her father worked as a typesetter for La Prensa and the New York Daily News. Torres began singing at an early age and attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in New York City. She applied and was accepted to several colleges but could not afford to attend.1 Torres subsequently decided that college was not what she needed and chose to pursue her dream of being a performer.citation needed
Torres is a mezzo soprano who began her performing career as a singer, attending New York City's High School of Music and Art. Torres also trained in opera and jazz, and she performed in a gospel choir.
Career
In 2001, she won the ALMA Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Syndicated Drama Series for her role in Cleopatra 2525. In 2004, she was nominated for the International Press Academy's Golden Satellite Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Drama, for her role as Jasmine in Angel. Her film appearances include The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions.
In 2004, Torres appeared in seven episodes of the third season on 24 as Julia Milliken, a woman who has an affair with the White House Chief of Staff and becomes involved in a Presidential scandal. In 2005 she was tapped for the pilot episode of Soccer Moms. Also in 2005, she voiced the character of Vixen in numerous episodes of the animated series Justice League Unlimited and replaced the voice-over of Jada Pinkett Smith's character Niobe in The Matrix Online. Gina is best known for her role in Fox's short-lived Firefly series which only lasted one season, but still carries a heavy Sci-Fi fanbase for the show. She reprised her Firefly role as Zoe in the film Serenity (2005).
In 2006, Torres began her role as Cheryl Carrera in the short-lived drama series Standoff on the FOX network. Her character is the Supervisory Special Agent in Charge for Crisis Negotiation Unit, FBI Los Angeles. Torres's most recent role is in the film I Think I Love My Wife, playing the spouse of Chris Rock's character.
She was been cast in Washington Field, a 2009 CBS television pilot from executive Producer Edward Allen Bernero. It is about the National Capital Response Squad, a unit of the FBI made up of elite experts in different areas who travel around the world, responding to events that affect American interests. Think: The Unit. The cast includes Cole Hauser, Eddie Cibrian, Gina Torres, Teri Polo and Matthew Yang King.
Personal life
She met Laurence Fishburne while filming The Matrix. Torres and Fishburne were engaged in February 2001 and married in September 22, 2002,2 at The Cloisters museum in New York City. They reside together in New Rochelle, New York.
On January 8, 2007, Fishburne's spokesman Alan Nierob announced the couple were expecting their first child.34 They welcomed daughter Delilah in June 2007.5
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 1996 | Bed of Roses | Francine | |
| The Substance of Fire | Maitre d' | ||
| 1997-1999 | Hercules: The Legendary Journeys | Nebula, Beth Hymson | 9 episodes |
| 1997 | Xena: Warrior Princess | Cleopatra | 1 episode |
| 2000-2001 | Cleopatra 2525 | Helen Carter | 28 episodes |
| 2001, 2005-2006 | Alias | Anna Espinosa | 6 episodes |
| 2002 | Firefly | Zoe Washburne | 14 episodes |
| 2003 | Angel | Jasmine | 5 episodes |
| The Matrix Reloaded | Cas | ||
| The Matrix Revolutions | Cas | ||
| 2004 | 24 | Julia Milliken | 7 episodes |
| Hair Show | Marcella | ||
| 2004-2006 | Justice League Unlimited | Vixen | 5 episodes |
| 2005 | Soccer Moms | Jamie Cane | TV series |
| Fair Game | Stacey | ||
| Serenity | Zoe Washburne | ||
| 2006 | The Shield | Sadie Kavanaugh | 2 episodes |
| Jam | Lilac | ||
| Five Fingers | Aicha | ||
| Without A Trace | Tyra | ||
| 2007 | I Think I Love My Wife | Brenda Cooper | |
| South of Pico | Carla Silva | ||
| 2006-2007 | Standoff | Cheryl Carrera | 18 episodes |
| 2008 | Don't Let Me Drown | Diana | |
| Criminal Minds | Detective Thea Salinas | 1 episode | |
| 2009 | Pushing Daisies | Lila Robinson | 1 episode |
| Gossip Girl | Gabriela Abrams | recurring | |
| FlashForward | Felicia Wedeck | ||
| 2010 | Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths | Superwoman | Voice/DVD |
| The Vampire Diaries | Bree | 1 episode |
References
- ^ Gina Torres
- ^ BOLDFACE NAMES. James Barron. The New York Times. Section B; Column 3; Metropolitan Desk; Pg. 2. September 24, 2002.
- ^ LA Daily News - Laurence Fishburne and wife Gina Torres are expecting their first child, his publicist says
- ^ abc7.com: Southern California news leader -Laurence Fishburne And Wife Gina Torres Are Expecting Their First Child 1/08/07
- ^ Update: Laurence Fishburne and Gina Torres welcome first child; spotted out in Hollywood : Celebrity Baby Blog






















