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<h2>Early Life and Background</h2>
<p>Gina Torres is an American television and <a href="/biography/gina-torres">film actress</a>, born on April 25, 1969, in Manhattan, New York. She was born at the Flower Fifth Avenue Hospital and is the youngest of three children. Raised in a bilingual household, Torres is fluent in Spanish, reflecting her Cuban heritage.</p>

<h2>Education and Musical Talent</h2>
<p>Torres demonstrated an early passion for the performing arts, especially music. She attended New York City's Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, where she focused on vocal performance. A versatile singer, she trained in jazz, opera, and gospel. Although she had aspirations to attend college, financial limitations prevented her from pursuing higher education at that time.</p>

<h2>Television Career Highlights</h2>
<p>Gina Torres gained widespread recognition through her extensive work in television. She is known for portraying strong, dynamic characters in a variety of series. Her breakout role came as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoe_Washburne">Zoe Washburne</a> in the cult-favorite sci-fi series <em>Firefly</em>, a role she reprised in the film <em>Serenity</em>.</p>
<p>Other notable TV roles include Nebula in <em>Hercules: The Legendary Journeys</em>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleopatra">Cleopatra</a> in <em>Xena: Warrior Princess</em>, and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_Espinosa">Anna Espinosa</a> in <em>Alias</em>. She appeared in multiple episodes of the hit drama <em>24</em> as Julia Milliken and had recurring roles in <em>The Shield</em> and <em>Suits</em>, where she portrayed the authoritative and poised Jessica Pearson. Torres later starred in the <em>Suits</em> spin-off <em>Pearson</em>.</p>
<p>She and her then-<a href="/biography/laurence-fishburne">husband</a> <a href="/biography/laurence-fishburne">Laurence Fishburne</a> also portrayed a married couple on NBC’s psychological thriller <em>Hannibal</em>.</p>

<h2>Film Roles and Voice Work</h2>
<p>In addition to her television success, Torres has appeared in major films such as <em>The Matrix Reloaded</em> and <em>The Matrix Revolutions</em>. She replaced <a href="/biography/jada-pinkett-smith">Jada Pinkett Smith</a> as the voice of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niobe_(The_Matrix)">Niobe</a> in the video game <em>The Matrix Online</em>.</p>
<p>Torres earned praise for her performance in the independent film <em>South of Pico</em>, portraying the character Carla. She also starred alongside <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Rock">Chris Rock</a> in the 2007 film <em>I Think I Love My Wife</em>.</p>

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<h2>Voice Acting and Awards</h2>
<p>Her vocal talents extended to voice acting, where she brought to life Vixen in the animated series <em>Justice League Unlimited</em> and later voiced <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wonder_Woman">Wonder Woman</a> in the online game <em>DC Universe Online</em> until mid-2013. She made a guest appearance in an episode of <em>Castle</em>, reuniting with <em>Firefly</em> <a href="/biography/nathan-fillion">co-star</a> <a href="/biography/nathan-fillion">Nathan Fillion</a>.</p>
<p>In 2001, she won an ALMA Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Syndicated Drama Series for her portrayal of Helen Helan in <em>Cleopatra 2525</em>. She also received a nomination in 2004 for the International Press Academy's Golden Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Mini-Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television for her role as Jasmine in <em>Angel</em>.</p>

<h2>Personal Life</h2>
<p>Gina Torres became engaged to <a href="/biography/laurence-fishburne">actor</a> <a href="/biography/laurence-fishburne">Laurence Fishburne</a> in February 2001, and the couple married later that year on September 22. They have one daughter, Delilah, and Torres is also a stepmother to <a href="/biography/laurence-fishburne">Fishburne</a>’s two children from his previous marriage. The couple later announced their separation in 2017.</p>

<h2>Gina Torres Net Worth</h2>
<p>Gina Torres has an estimated net worth of approximately $5 million, accrued through her successful career in both television and film, as well as from voice acting work.</p>

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