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Yanna Lavigne
Born
Yanna Lavigne Inagaki

(1989-11-29) 29 November 1989 (age 35)
Occupation Actress, model
Years active 2005–present (model)
2010–present (actress)
Height 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
Spouse(s)
Bruno Gissoni
(m. 2018)
Children 2

Yanna Lavigne Inagaki Gissoni (born November 29, 1989) is a Brazilian actress and model who has appeared in many TV shows.

About Yanna Lavigne

Yanna Lavigne was born in Osasco, a city in Brazil. Her father is Japanese, and her mother is from the Brazilian state of Bahia. Because of her unique look, her friends at school in Nagoya, Japan, suggested she enter a local beauty contest in 2006.

After a talent scout from Brazil discovered her, Yanna worked as a model in Tokyo. When she was 19, she moved back to Brazil. There, she studied acting at the famous Rede Globo's actors school. Yanna has a mix of backgrounds, including Japanese, French, and Spanish heritage.

Yanna's Acting Career

Yanna Lavigne started her TV career in 2010. She appeared in a short sketch called “O Cupido” on the TV show Fantástico. In 2011, she was a guest star in several episodes of the TV drama Malhação.

In 2013, Yanna was part of the main cast of the TV drama Salve Jorge. She played a Turkish character named Tamar. Later that year, she played Ana Fátima, one of the main characters, in the TV drama Além do Horizonte.

Yanna also appeared in the police TV series Dupla Identidade in 2014. In 2015, she was a guest star in the TV drama Babilônia. She played Susana, a character connected to a mayor who was not honest.

Saltibum Competition

In 2015, Yanna Lavigne took part in the 2015 edition of the Rede Globo reality show. Saltibum is a segment of the Caldeirão do Huck program. It is a Brazilian version of a Dutch TV show where celebrities compete in diving.

Television Shows

TV Dramas
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2010 Fantástico Mariana Matos Sketch: O Cupido
2011 Malhação Laís Appeared in several episodes
2013 Salve Jorge Tamar Main cast member
2013 Além do Horizonte Ana Fátima Andrade Martins Main character
2014 Dupla Identidade Mariana Special guest appearance
2015 Saltibum Herself Diving competition show
2015 Babilônia Susana Mendonça Guest star
2016 Ligações Perigosas Júlia Appeared in several episodes
2016 Liberdade, Liberdade Mirtes Aparecida Anunciação (Mimi) Appeared in several episodes

Awards and Nominations

Awards and Nominations
Year Award Category Work Result
2013 Prêmio Contigo! Best New TV Actor Tamar in Salve Jorge Nominated
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