Morena Baccarin
Birthday: 2 June 1979, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Birth Name: Morena Silva de Vaz Setta Baccarin
Height: 171 cm
Morena Baccarin was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to actress Vera Setta and journalist Fernando Baccarin. Her uncle was actor Ivan Setta. Morena has Italian and Brazilian Portuguese ancestry. She mo ...Show More
My mom was incredibly supportive when she found out that I wanted to be an actress, and that certain Show more
My mom was incredibly supportive when she found out that I wanted to be an actress, and that certainly made things easier and more fun. Hide
There are many people who live with terrorism every day.
There are many people who live with terrorism every day.
We're all interested in life outside of Earth. We all have a fascination with what's out there becau Show more
We're all interested in life outside of Earth. We all have a fascination with what's out there because we don't really know. Hide
Brazil has a lot of issues that are similar to a lot of countries in Latin America, but the dominant Show more
Brazil has a lot of issues that are similar to a lot of countries in Latin America, but the dominant issue Brazil is dealing with is poverty and political corruption. Hide
I would love to be a Bond girl. That is on my bucket list, definitely.
I would love to be a Bond girl. That is on my bucket list, definitely.
I've love to do more movies. Just because I'm interested in the medium very much. I've done a lot of Show more
I've love to do more movies. Just because I'm interested in the medium very much. I've done a lot of theatre at this point, and I've done a lot of TV. I've done a few independent films, but a lot of them have not seen the light of day. It'd be really nice to be in a film that gets out there. Hide
My mother put me on birth control as soon as I told her I wanted to go on it. I was 16. I was very y Show more
My mother put me on birth control as soon as I told her I wanted to go on it. I was 16. I was very young. Hide
Humans have a sense of spontaneity and emotion. We have a dichotomy between grief and happiness.
Humans have a sense of spontaneity and emotion. We have a dichotomy between grief and happiness.
If you watch the news, you see politicians use human vulnerabilities to get in and earn people's tru Show more
If you watch the news, you see politicians use human vulnerabilities to get in and earn people's trust. Hide
I've had long hair, I've had short hair, and I've had in between hair... and its all good.
I've had long hair, I've had short hair, and I've had in between hair... and its all good.
My mom is an actress, but she never really pushed me into it, and it was never something I thought I Show more
My mom is an actress, but she never really pushed me into it, and it was never something I thought I would be doing. She was very happy I decided to, but she certainly doesn't offer me criticism because she knows I'd tell her to shut up! Nobody wants to hear that from their mum! Hide
I can't complain. I'm making a living out of what I do, which is really rare for a lot of actors. Th Show more
I can't complain. I'm making a living out of what I do, which is really rare for a lot of actors. The hard part is staying confident and staying with it. Hide
When I'm not working, I'm definitely a no-makeup girl. The most I ever do is a little tinted moistur Show more
When I'm not working, I'm definitely a no-makeup girl. The most I ever do is a little tinted moisturizer and a little mascara and blush. Hide
[on Homeland (2011)] I was shocked and a little appalled because I realized Obama has seen my boobs.
[on Homeland (2011)] I was shocked and a little appalled because I realized Obama has seen my boobs.
Women work as much as men now, if not more. There's a resurgence of dads in the home and moms workin Show more
Women work as much as men now, if not more. There's a resurgence of dads in the home and moms working. Hide
They have a joy for life in Brazil unlike any country I've ever seen.
They have a joy for life in Brazil unlike any country I've ever seen.
I love a good road trip. And I have been known to sing cheesy '80s songs at the top of my lungs on a Show more
I love a good road trip. And I have been known to sing cheesy '80s songs at the top of my lungs on a windy road when no one can hear. Hide
I feel that I have grown so much, as an actor, by being on Homeland (2011).
I feel that I have grown so much, as an actor, by being on Homeland (2011).
I do think it is possible to be in love with two people at the same time.
I do think it is possible to be in love with two people at the same time.
I'm not always up to date on everything that's going on, but I am somewhat informed. I listen to NPR Show more
I'm not always up to date on everything that's going on, but I am somewhat informed. I listen to NPR. And I actually watch Fox News, because I believe, if you just listen to the things that agree with you, you're not really seeing anything else. Hide
I get nervous for any competition. I also get really competitive.
I get nervous for any competition. I also get really competitive.
I'm an avid cook. Brazilian, some Italian, a little French. And I often throw dinner parties.
I'm an avid cook. Brazilian, some Italian, a little French. And I often throw dinner parties.
I love Modern Family (2009); I don't exactly watch it when it's on, but I try to catch up on it when Show more
I love Modern Family (2009); I don't exactly watch it when it's on, but I try to catch up on it when I can; it's one of my favorite shows. Hide
The sky above us is something we have very little control of, and the space beyond is something we d Show more
The sky above us is something we have very little control of, and the space beyond is something we don't completely understand. Hide
I love it when you have a lull in the day and you turn on the TV and a random movie is on that you e Show more
I love it when you have a lull in the day and you turn on the TV and a random movie is on that you either have never seen or haven't seen in years. Like Coming to America (1988) or Misery (1990) or Moonstruck (1987). Hide
My whole family is very artistic - my uncles are all actors and theatre directors.
My whole family is very artistic - my uncles are all actors and theatre directors.
Morena Baccarin's FILMOGRAPHY
as Actor (246)
Morena Baccarin'S roles
Anna
Dr. Leslie Thompkins
Karen Walker
Leslie Thompkins
Jessica Brody
Gideon
Adria
Vanessa
Erica Flynn
Vanessa
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