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Jenny Gago (born September 11, 1953) is a Peruvian-American actress best known as Maria in Knots Landing (1984-1986), Maria in My Family (1995), Anaya in The Agency (2002-2003), and Det. Ochoa in Southland (2011).
Jenny Gago is one of Hollywood's most versatile and respected Latina actresses. Her powerful portrayal of the matriarch Maria Sanchez in Gregory Nava's hit film, My Family/Mi familia (1995), was a critically acclaimed contribution to what she describes as "an honorable and poignant script."
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Jenny Gago is one of Hollywood's most versatile and respected Latina actresses. Her powerful portrayal of the matriarch Maria Sanchez in Gregory Nava's hit film, My Family/Mi familia (1995), was a critically acclaimed contribution to what she describes as "an honorable and poignant script."
Jenny Gago is a Peruvian-American actress who has appeared in many TV shows and movies since 1977. She is best known for her roles as Maria in Knots Landing, Anaya in The Agency, and Det. Ochoa in Southland.
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Jenny Gago (born September 11, 1953; age 70) is an actress who played Maria Canosa, the principal of Grant Street Elementary School, during Season 1 of 24. Her role was uncredited.
Jenny Gago was born in Peru. Through her career, she has appeared in countless of TV shows like CHiPs, Falcon Crest, Remington Steele, MacGyver, Chicago Hope (with Peter MacNicol), The Pretender (with Patrick Bauchau and Jon Gries), Ally McBeal (with MacNicol, Gil Bellows, and Albert Hall), Crossing Jordan (with Ravi Kapoor and Jose Zuniga), Lost (with Daniel Dae Kim and Donnie Keshawarz), and The Closer (with Raymond Cruz and Tony Plana).
Gago has also had recurring roles on General Hospital, Knots Landing, The Agency, Southland (with Michael Cudlitz), and Freddie (with Freddie Prinze Jr.). She has also appeared in the show Alien Nation, as well as its films playing the role of Detective Beatrice Zapeda.
•Princess of the Row (2019)
•Gallowwalkers (2012)
•B-Girl (2009)
•Coach Carter (2005)
•The Cross (2001)
•Nurse Betty (2000)
Jenny Gago is a Peruvian actress who has appeared in movies and TV shows since 1982. See her highest and lowest rated works, photos, and watchlist on Rotten Tomatoes.
Jan 28, 2020 · Jenny Gago, known for her roles in Southland and Nurse Betty, will play Anjelica Reyes, the mother of Paula, on Deputy. Deputy is a cop drama that blends the spirit of a classic Western with a modern attitude and gritty authenticity.
