Jenny Gago facts for kids

Jenny Gago is an actress who was born in Peru on September 11, 1953. She is known for her roles in many TV shows and movies. Some of her most famous parts include Maria in Knots Landing (from 1984 to 1986) and Maria in the movie My Family (1995). She also played Anaya in The Agency (2002-2003) and Detective Ochoa in Southland (2011).

Early Life and Education

Jenny Gago was born in Peru. When she grew up, she moved to the United States. She went to UCLA, a famous university, and earned a special degree in Theatre Arts. This means she studied acting and how to put on plays. She also got a scholarship to attend the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. This is a well-known school where many famous actors have learned their craft. Jenny Gago has one son.

Acting Career Highlights

Jenny Gago started her acting journey in 1981. Since then, she has appeared in many popular television shows. She played Captain Santina on MacGyver and Detective Beatrice Zapeda in Alien Nation. She also had a role as Anaya on The Agency and Grandma on Freddie.

Jenny Gago has also made guest appearances on many other TV shows. These include Falcon Crest, Remington Steele, Chicago Hope, The Pretender, Ally McBeal, Crossing Jordan, Lost, and The Closer.

She had parts that appeared over and over again, called "recurring roles," on shows like General Hospital and Knots Landing. She also worked on The Agency, Southland (where she acted with Regina King), and Freddie (with Freddie Prinze Jr.). She played Detective Beatrice Zapeda in the TV show Alien Nation and in its related movies.

Awards and Recognition

Jenny Gago has been honored for her work and for being a good example to others. The National Council of La Raza gave her an award at the Image Awards. They recognized her as a positive role model. She was also honored by the Association for the Advancement of Mexican-Americans. The Hispanic Women's Network of Texas also gave her an award. In 1989, she won a Golden Eagle Award for her role in the movie Old Gringo.

Movie Appearances

Jenny Gago has acted in several movies. Some of her film roles include parts in Innerspace, The Tie That Binds, and Nurse Betty. She also appeared in the movie My Family, where she acted alongside Esai Morales.