Jordana Brewster
Actress from Fast & Furious franchise
Born
April 26th, 1980
45 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Panama
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An actress was born in Panama and raised in the United States. Gained prominence for the role of Mia Toretto in the Fast & Furious film series, which began with The Fast and the Furious in 2001. Also starred in the TV series Dallas and appeared in films such as D.E.B.S. and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning. Brewster has been involved in various acting projects across television and film, showcasing versatility in both genres.
Played Mia Toretto in the Fast & Furious series
Starred in the TV series Dallas
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