Christina Cox facts for kids
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Christina Cox
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Christina Cox in West Hollywood, 2013
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| Born | July 31, 1971 Outskirts of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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| Occupation | Actress, stuntwoman |
| Years active | 1990–present |
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Grant Mattos
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| Children | 1 |
Christina Cox (born July 31, 1971) is a talented Canadian actress and stuntwoman. She has starred in many films and television shows. She is known for her strong performances and her amazing stunt work.
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Early Life
Christina Cox was born on July 31, 1971. She grew up near Toronto, Canada. She is the youngest of three daughters. Her family has roots in the Caribbean, specifically Jamaica.
From a young age, Christina loved performing. She studied theatre and dance at Unionville High School. She also trained at the Ryerson Theatre School in Toronto.
Christina was very active in sports. She competed in gymnastics and track and field. She also practiced taekwondo. She is skilled in boxing, kickboxing, and fencing. She even learned stage combat and how to use firearms. Before acting, she dreamed of becoming an Olympic gymnast.
Acting Career
Christina Cox has appeared in over 38 movies and TV shows. She is known for her diverse roles.
Becoming a Stuntwoman
Christina is also a trained stuntwoman. This means she performs dangerous actions safely for movies and TV. She even did boxing stunts for Hilary Swank in the movie Million Dollar Baby. This shows her athletic skills and dedication.
Famous Roles
One of Christina's well-known movie roles was in Better Than Chocolate (1999). She also appeared in the science fiction film The Chronicles of Riddick.
On television, she played Angela Ramírez in F/X: The Series. This role earned her a Gemini Award nomination. She was also an original cast member for the pilot episode of the sitcom Girlfriends.
Christina had a main role as Vicki Nelson in Blood Ties. This was a supernatural detective series. She also starred as astronaut Jen Crane in the show Defying Gravity. You might have seen her in episodes of popular shows like Dexter, NCIS, Castle, and Criminal Minds. More recently, she appeared in the TV series Reacher.
Personal Life
Christina Cox is married to Grant Mattos. He used to play professional football for the San Diego Chargers. They got married on October 1, 2010. Their daughter was born in December 2013.
Awards and Recognition
Christina Cox was nominated for a Gemini Award in 1998. This was for her excellent performance in F/X: The Series. The Gemini Awards celebrate Canadian television.
See also
In Spanish: Christina Cox para niños
