Jenny Gago

Jenny Gago

71 · Born: Sep 11, 1953

Personal Details

BornSep 11, 1953 Peru

Biography

Jenny Gago, a talented Peruvian-American actress, burst onto the scene on September 11, 1953, marking the beginning of a remarkable career that would span decades and leave a lasting impact on the world of entertainment.

Her impressive range and versatility have allowed her to effortlessly transition between diverse roles, solidifying her position as a highly respected and sought-after actress. Among her numerous notable performances, one of her most iconic and enduring roles is undoubtedly that of Maria in the critically acclaimed and beloved drama series Knots Landing, which captivated audiences from 1984 to 1986.

Gago's remarkable acting career has been marked by a plethora of memorable roles, including her captivating portrayal of Maria in the 1995 television film, "My Family", which showcased her impressive range and versatility as an actress. Furthermore, she has also made a lasting impression with her recurring character, Anaya, in the espionage drama series, "The Agency", which she played from 2002 to 2003, delivering standout performances that left a lasting impact on audiences.

Notably, the talented actress made a notable appearance in the highly acclaimed and widely praised police procedural television series Southland, assuming the significant role of Detective Ochoa in the year 2011, garnering widespread recognition and critical acclaim for her outstanding performance.

Jenny Gago's academic credentials are marked by a rigorous and comprehensive educational foundation, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theater Arts serving as the crowning achievement of her formative years of study. This esteemed degree was conferred upon her by the University of California, Los Angeles, a renowned institution of higher learning situated in the United States of America, a country boasting a rich cultural heritage and a long history of academic excellence.

Career

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2024
Paper Flowers
Paper Flowers as Nurse Natalie
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2020
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2016
StartUp
StartUp as Marta Morales
{"id":9211,"title":"The Obama Effect","year":"2012","character":"Dede Santiago","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-obama-effect","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_9211.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_9211.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
The Obama Effect
The Obama Effect as Dede Santiago
{"id":10187,"title":"Gallowwalkers","year":"2012","character":"Mistress","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/gallowwalkers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/38pss99b0ge0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/38pss99b0ge0.jpg"},"released":1}
Gallowwalkers
Gallowwalkers as Mistress
{"id":17219,"title":"B-Girl","year":"2009","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/b-girl","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_17219.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_17219.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
{"id":2650,"title":"Coach Carter","year":"2005","character":"President Martinez","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/coach-carter","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/43drrp8mc950.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/43drrp8mc950.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
Coach Carter
Coach Carter as President Martinez
{"id":1701,"title":"Freddie","year":2005,"character":"Grandma","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/freddie","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_1701.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_1701.jpg"},"released":1}
Freddie
Freddie as Grandma
{"id":885,"title":"Without a Trace","year":2004,"character":"Hilary Gutierrez","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/without-a-trace","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4j9h7uiqdp10.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4j9h7uiqdp10.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
Without a Trace
Without a Trace as Hilary Gutierrez
{"id":53371,"title":"Road Dogz","year":"2002","character":"Ana Carrasco","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/road-dogz","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_53371.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_53371.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
Road Dogz
Road Dogz as Ana Carrasco
{"id":85184,"title":"Along for the Ride","year":"2001","character":"Maria","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/along-for-the-ride","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_85184.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_85184.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
{"id":9367,"title":"The Nightmare Room","year":2001,"character":"Mrs. Hanover","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-nightmare-room","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9367.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9367.jpg"},"released":1}
The Nightmare Room
The Nightmare Room as Mrs. Hanover
{"id":154903,"title":"The Princess & the Barrio Boy","year":"2000","character":"Mrs. Torres","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-princess-the-barrio-boy-2000","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_154903.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_154903.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
{"id":4176,"title":"Nurse Betty","year":"2000","character":"Mercedes","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/nurse-betty","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_4176.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_4176.jpg"},"released":1}
Nurse Betty
Nurse Betty as Mercedes
{"id":1651,"title":"Becker","year":1998,"character":"Mrs. Cruz","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/becker","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_1651.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_1651.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
Becker
Becker as Mrs. Cruz
{"id":107,"title":"The X-Files","year":1998,"character":"Dr. Katrina Cabrera","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-x-files","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3vr17bjebl9g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3vr17bjebl9g.jpg"},"released":1}
The X-Files
The X-Files as Dr. Katrina Cabrera
{"id":79544,"title":"Alien Nation: The Udara Legacy","year":"1997","character":"Detective Beatrice Zapeda","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/alien-nation-the-udara-legacy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_79544.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_79544.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
Alien Nation: The Udara Legacy
Alien Nation: The Udara Legacy as Detective Beatrice Zapeda
{"id":93156,"title":"Grand Avenue","year":"1996","character":"Anna","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/grand-avenue","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_93156.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_93156.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
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Alien Nation: Millennium
Alien Nation: Millennium as Detective Beatrice Zapeda
{"id":9629,"title":"Dangerous Minds","year":1996,"character":"Amanda Bardales","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/dangerous-minds","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9629.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9629.jpg"},"released":1}
Dangerous Minds
Dangerous Minds as Amanda Bardales
{"id":6990,"title":"My Family","year":"1995","character":"Maria","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/my-family","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6990.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6990.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
My Family
My Family as Maria
{"id":57894,"title":"Alien Nation: Body and Soul","year":"1995","character":"Detective Beatrice Zapeda","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/alien-nation-body-and-soul","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_57894.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_57894.jpg"},"released":1}
Alien Nation: Body and Soul
Alien Nation: Body and Soul as Detective Beatrice Zapeda
{"id":7563,"title":"The Tie That Binds","year":"1995","character":"Maggie Hass","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-tie-that-binds","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7563.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7563.jpg"},"released":1}
The Tie That Binds
The Tie That Binds as Maggie Hass
{"id":788,"title":"JAG","year":1995,"character":"Sergeant Gonzalez","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/jag","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6i9qfo7jsrv0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6i9qfo7jsrv0.jpg"},"released":1}
JAG
JAG as Sergeant Gonzalez
{"id":204369,"title":"Because Mommy Works","year":"1994","character":"Dr. Rita Hernandez","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/because-mommy-works","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_204369.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_204369.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
Because Mommy Works
Because Mommy Works as Dr. Rita Hernandez
{"id":58072,"title":"Alien Nation: Dark Horizon","year":"1994","character":"Detective Beatrice Zapeda","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/alien-nation-dark-horizon","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_58072.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_58072.jpg"},"released":1}
Alien Nation: Dark Horizon
Alien Nation: Dark Horizon as Detective Beatrice Zapeda
{"id":158267,"title":"Nowhere to Hide","year":"1994","character":"Kate","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/nowhere-to-hide-1994","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_158267.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_158267.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":17520,"title":"Bound by Honor","year":"1993","character":"Lupe","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bound-by-honor","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3qcvdfpklrbg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3qcvdfpklrbg.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
{"id":198046,"title":"The Hit Man","year":"1991","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-hit-man","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_198046.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_198046.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
{"id":159748,"title":"Sweet 15","year":"1990","character":"Inez","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sweet-15","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_159748.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_159748.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
Sweet 15
Sweet 15 as Inez
{"id":80190,"title":"Unspeakable Acts","year":"1990","character":"Christina Royo","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/unspeakable-acts","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80190.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80190.jpg"},"released":1}
Unspeakable Acts
Unspeakable Acts as Christina Royo
{"id":2307,"title":"Quantum Leap","year":1990,"character":"Margerita Lorrea Tearsa \/ Theresa LaRea","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/quantum-leap","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1fnumfqtkn4o.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1fnumfqtkn4o.jpg"},"released":1}
Quantum Leap
Quantum Leap as Margerita Lorrea Tearsa / Theresa LaRea
{"id":7871,"title":"Old Gringo","year":"1989","character":"La Garduna","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/old-gringo","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7871.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7871.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
Old Gringo
Old Gringo as La Garduna
{"id":806,"title":"MacGyver","year":1988,"character":"Capt. Santina","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/macgyver-1985","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/64tsjdv5ggd0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/64tsjdv5ggd0.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
MacGyver
MacGyver as Capt. Santina
{"id":161296,"title":"Convicted: A Mother's Story","year":"1987","character":"Angie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/convicted-a-mothers-story-1987","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_161296.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_161296.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
{"id":6364,"title":"Innerspace","year":"1987","character":"Lab Technician","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/innerspace","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6ch8f48vd4p0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6ch8f48vd4p0.jpg"},"released":1}
Innerspace
Innerspace as Lab Technician
{"id":3955,"title":"No Man's Land","year":"1987","character":"Tory Bracey","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/no-mans-land-1987","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_3955.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_3955.jpg"},"released":1}
No Man's Land
No Man's Land as Tory Bracey
{"id":103834417,"title":"Out on a Limb","year":1987,"character":"Maria","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/out-on-a-limb","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834417.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834417.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":161362,"title":"Shattered Spirits","year":"1986","character":"Mavis","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/shattered-spirits","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_161362.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_161362.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
{"id":10035,"title":"Simon & Simon","year":1985,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/simon-simon","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10035.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10035.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
{"id":62646,"title":"Irreconcilable Differences","year":"1984","character":"Tracy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/irreconcilable-differences","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62646.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62646.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
{"id":7572,"title":"The Lonely Guy","year":"1984","character":"Seven Deadly Sins","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-lonely-guy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7572.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7572.jpg"},"released":1}
The Lonely Guy
The Lonely Guy as Seven Deadly Sins
{"id":7576,"title":"Under Fire","year":"1983","character":"Miss Panama","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/under-fire","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/60t6rqmk3r70.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/60t6rqmk3r70.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
Under Fire
Under Fire as Miss Panama
{"id":7059,"title":"The Man with Two Brains","year":"1983","character":"Nurse #1","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-man-with-two-brains","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/59pc97sbb5m0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/59pc97sbb5m0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":162906,"title":"A Gun in the House","year":"1981","character":"Juanita Romero","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-gun-in-the-house","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162906.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162906.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
A Gun in the House
A Gun in the House as Juanita Romero