• Morena Baccarin is a Brazilian actress most known for her roles in the “Firefly” TV series, and the “Serenity” TV movie.
• She gained recognition for her role of Anna in the “V” series, and later won a nomination for an outstanding supporting actress in a drama series.
• She is part of the International Rescue Committee and is dedicated to helping refugees in the US.
• She has won the Best Actress Award at the Wine Country Film Festival in 200•
• She is active on social media, with over 410,000 followers on Twitter and 2.2 million followers on Instagram.
Known for movies
Homeland (2011-2013)
as Jessica Brody
V (2009-2011)
as Anna
Serenity (2005)
as Inara
Deadpool (2016)
as Vanessa
Short Info
| Net Worth | $4 million |
| Date Of Birth | June 2, 1979 |
| Spouse | Austin Chick |
| Fact | Niece of Ivan Setta. |
Morena Baccarin Wiki Biography
Morena Silva de Vaz Setta Baccarin was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on 2 June 1979, so under the zodiac sign of Gemini and holding Brazilian nationality – she is popular for her career of an actress, especially for her roles in the “Firefly” TV series, and the “Serenity” TV movie.
Early life and education
Morena spent part of her childhood in Rio de Janeiro alongside her parents Vera Setta, a popular actress, and Fernando Baccarin who works as a journalist – the family moved to Greenwich Village in New York when Morena was seven, as her father found a new job there. After finishing Public School 41, she enrolled at the New York City Lab School for Collaborative Studies, and after matriculation decided to continue her education, and went on to graduate from the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts.
After she decided that she’d had enough of studying, Morena followed her mother’s footsteps, and completely focused on her career of an actress.
Career of an actress
Morena’s career began with a role in the “Perfume” romantic comedy shot in 2001. Her first appearance in a TV series was when she played Inara Serra in “Firefly” in 2002, which made Morena somewhat popular, and opened the doors to numerous other movies and TV series.
She began doing voice-over roles, lending her voice to Black Canary in the “Justice League Unlimited” animated TV series 2004-2006. She went on to appear in “The O.C.” TV series in 2006, and “Stargate SG-1” in 2007.
In the summer of 2009, Morena started appearing in off-Broadway shows such as the “Our House” TV satire. Her role of Anna in the “V” series saw her recognized in the film industry, and she was part of the cast from 2009 to the end of 2011 – after she was done with the show, she won a role in the “Homeland” TV drama, which gained her numerous positive critiques, and won her a nomination for an outstanding supporting actress in a drama series.
One of Morena’s latest roles was in the popular “Deadpool” movie in which she acted alongside Ryan Reynolds – she also appeared in the movie’s sequel “Deadpool 2”.
Personal life and husband
Morena is somewhat secretive when it comes to her love life, as she hasn’t shared many details regarding her ex-husband and their life together, but as she is a popular actress, some things are still known.
Morena met her now former husband Austin Chick in 2010, when her career of an actress was still steadily progressing. Austin is an American director and a film producer, and helped Morena with her career – after dating for nearly two years, they exchanged their wedding vows in November 2011. Morena gave birth to their son Julius on 22 October 2013, however, things were not looking great for them, as Austin filed for divorce in the summer of 2015 with the main reason being irreparable differences – their divorce was made official on 18 March 2016.
While she was still working on her divorce, Morena announced that she was going to marry Ben McKenzie as soon as she is free, and that she was carrying his child. She gave birth to their daughter in March 2016, their engagement was made official in November 2016, and they exchanged their wedding vows on 2 June 2017. There are no controversies surrounding their marriage, and they seem to be living a happy life together.
Hobbies and interests
Morena is not only focused on her acting career, but is involved in numerous other activities.
Morena is part of the International Rescue Committee, and is dedicated to helping the refuges in her state as well as those all around the US – she has shared her opinion on refugee issues in an article published by “Newsweek” magazine. She has also had an opportunity to interview refugees who were moving from Venezuela to Colombia.
Morena is very sporting, and has participated in numerous sports throughout the years, while she is currently mostly focused on playing tennis with her friends. She enjoys being in nature, and spends most of her free time travelling around the country with her friends – she sees travelling as her main hobby, and a great passion.
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— Morena Baccarin (@missmorenab) August 13, 2019
Awards and nominations
While Morena has been nominated for numerous awards during her career, she has only managed to win one – the Best Actress award at the Wine Country Film Festival in 2001.
Appearance and net worth
Morena has short black hair and brown eyes, is 5ft 7ins (1.7m) tall, and weighs around 132lbs (60kgs).
According to authoritative sources, her current net worth is estimated to be more than $1 million, as of mid-2024, and is steadily rising thanks to her career of an actress.
Social media presence
Morena is quite active on several popular social media networks, as it is very important for her acting career to maintain a good image on the internet.
She launched her Twitter account in January 2011, but is a lot more popular on her Instagram account. Morena is running a Facebook page as well, which currently counts almost 75,000 fans.
General Info
| Full Name | Morena Baccarin |
| Net Worth | $4 million |
| Date Of Birth | June 2, 1979 |
| Height | 1.71 m |
| Profession | Actor |
| Education | Juilliard School, Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School, New York City Lab School for Collaborative Studies |
Family
| Spouse | Austin Chick |
| Children | Frances Laiz Setta Schenkkan, Julius Chick |
| Parents | Vera Setta, Fernando Baccarin |
| Partner | Ben McKenzie |
Accomplishments
| Nominations | MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss, MTV Movie Award for Best Female Performance, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actress: Action/Adventure, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series |
| Movies | Deadpool, Serenity, Death in Love, Stargate: The Ark of Truth, Spy, Back in the Day, Sands of Oblivion, Roger Dodger, Son of Batman, Batman: Bad Blood, Stolen, Perfume, Malevolent, The Red Tent, Way Off Broadway |
| TV Shows | Firefly, Justice League, The O.C., Stargate SG-1, Heartland, V, Homeland, Gotham, Still Life |
Social profile links
Quotes
| # | Quote |
|---|---|
| 1 | [on Homeland (2011)] I was shocked and a little appalled because I realized Obama has seen my boobs. |
| 2 | 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. |
| 3 | 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). |
| 4 | 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. |
| 5 | 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. |
| 6 | 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! |
| 7 | My whole family is very artistic – my uncles are all actors and theatre directors. |
| 8 | The sky above us is something we have very little control of, and the space beyond is something we don’t completely understand. |
| 9 | There are many people who live with terrorism every day. |
| 10 | Women work as much as men now, if not more. There’s a resurgence of dads in the home and moms working. |
| 11 | 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. |
| 12 | I get nervous for any competition. I also get really competitive. |
| 13 | 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. |
| 14 | I’m an avid cook. Brazilian, some Italian, a little French. And I often throw dinner parties. |
| 15 | If you watch the news, you see politicians use human vulnerabilities to get in and earn people’s trust. |
| 16 | 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. |
| 17 | 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. |
| 18 | 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. |
| 19 | Humans have a sense of spontaneity and emotion. We have a dichotomy between grief and happiness. |
| 20 | 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. |
| 21 | I feel that I have grown so much, as an actor, by being on Homeland (2011). |
| 22 | I’ve had long hair, I’ve had short hair, and I’ve had in between hair… and its all good. |
| 23 | They have a joy for life in Brazil unlike any country I’ve ever seen. |
| 24 | I do think it is possible to be in love with two people at the same time. |
| 25 | 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. |
| 26 | I would love to be a Bond girl. That is on my bucket list, definitely. |
Facts
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Has starred in several productions involving “Batman”. Has a recurring role on the TV series, Gotham (2014). Also did voice work for the animated TV series, Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2008), and several direct-to-DVD Batman animated films. Coincidentally, she also plays the voice of the computer “Gideon” in the TV series, The Flash (2014), another DC comic book character. |
| 2 | Gave birth to her 2nd child at age 36, a daughter named Frances Laiz Setta Schenkkan on March 2, 2016. Child’s father is her boyfriend (now fiance), Ben McKenzie. “Setta” and “Schenkkan” come from Baccarin and McKenzie’s original surnames, respectively. |
| 3 | Is in a relationship with Ben McKenzie since March 2015. They have a daughter together. |
| 4 | Her husband of 3 years Austin Chick filed for divorce from her. [June 2015] |
| 5 | Ranked #57 on Maxim’s “Hot 100” of 2014 list. |
| 6 | Gave birth to her 1st child at age 34, a son named Julius Chick on October 22, 2013. Child’s father is her first husband, Austin Chick. |
| 7 | She appeared in a pilot video for the show that became It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005) with the 3 show-runners and leading cast members when they were all young, struggling actors in Los Angeles. Her scene consisted of her playing a very attractive, pre-operation transsexual who is propositioned by Rob McElhenney’s character. That plot and character, as played by Brittany Daniel, was later re-used in the FX series. |
| 8 | Her first name – Morena – means “brunette” in her native Portuguese. |
| 9 | Her actress mother was first to introduce the theatrical show “Os Monólogos da Vagina” (The Vagina Monologues) to Brazil. |
| 10 | Speaks Brazilian Portuguese. |
| 11 | Niece of Ivan Setta. |
| 12 | Her mother, Vera Setta, played a character named “Morena” in the movie O Vampiro de Copacabana (1976) in 1976, three years before her daughter “Morena” was born. |
| 13 | Was Maid of Honor at her Firefly/Serenity co-star Jewel Staite’s wedding in Maui in 2003. |
| 14 | One of four actors from Firefly (2002) who voiced superheroes on Justice League (2001). She voiced “Black Canary” while Adam Baldwin voiced “Hal Jordan, the Silver Age Green Lantern”, Nathan Fillion voiced “The Vigilante” and Gina Torres voiced “Vixen”. |
| 15 | Raised in New York City |
| 16 | She attended PS 41 and the New York City Lab School for Collaborative Studies, where she and Claire Danes were classmates. She later attended the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts where after graduating, she entered the theater program at the Julliard School for the Performing Arts. While at Julliard, she was one of the subjects of the PBS series American Masters which focused on the school and the students. |
| 17 | Daughter of Vera Setta and journalist Fernando Baccarin. |
Pictures
Movies
Actress
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malevolent | 2017 | post-production | Gamemaster (voice) |
| Gotham | 2015-2017 | TV Series | Leslie Thompkins |
| The Flash | 2014-2016 | TV Series | Gideon |
| Deadpool | 2016 | Vanessa | |
| Batman: Bad Blood | 2016 | Video | Talia al Ghul (voice) |
| Spy | 2015 | Karen Walker | |
| The Mentalist | 2011-2014 | TV Series | Erica Flynn |
| The Red Tent | 2014 | TV Mini-Series | Rachel |
| Son of Batman | 2014 | Video | Talia al Ghul (voice) |
| Back in the Day | 2014 | Laurie Miller | |
| Warriors | 2014 | TV Movie | Tory |
| Homeland | 2011-2013 | TV Series | Jessica Brody |
| The Good Wife | 2012-2013 | TV Series | Isobel Swift |
| Look Again | 2011 | TV Movie | Allison |
| Batman: The Brave and the Bold | 2011 | TV Series | Cheetah |
| V | 2009-2011 | TV Series | Anna |
| The Deep End | 2010 | TV Series | Beth Bancroft |
| Stolen | 2009 | Rose Montgomery | |
| Medium | 2009 | TV Series | Brooke Hoyt |
| Numb3rs | 2008 | TV Series | Lynn Potter |
| Dirt | 2008 | TV Series | Claire Leland |
| T Takes: Morena Baccarin | 2008 | Video short | The Guest in Room 111 |
| T Takes: Room 111 | 2008 | Video short | The Guest in Room 111 |
| Stargate: The Ark of Truth | 2008 | Video | Adria |
| Death in Love | 2008 | Beautiful Woman | |
| Heartland | 2007 | TV Series | Nurse Jessica Kivala |
| Sands of Oblivion | 2007 | TV Movie | Alice Carter |
| Stargate SG-1 | 2006-2007 | TV Series | Adria |
| Las Vegas | 2007 | TV Series | Sara Samari |
| Justice | 2006 | TV Series | Lisa Cruz |
| How I Met Your Mother | 2006 | TV Series | Chloe |
| Kitchen Confidential | 2006 | TV Series | Gia |
| The O.C. | 2006 | TV Series | Maya Griffin |
| Justice League Unlimited | 2005-2006 | TV Series | Black Canary Dinah Lance Edgar Mandragora |
| Serenity | 2005 | Inara | |
| It’s Always Sunny on TV | 2004 | TV Movie | Carmen |
| Still Life | 2003-2004 | TV Series | Maggie Jones |
| Firefly | 2002-2003 | TV Series | Inara Serra |
| Roger Dodger | 2002 | Girl in Bar | |
| Way Off Broadway | 2001 | Rebecca | |
| Perfume | 2001 | Monica |
Thanks
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mardi Gras: Spring Break | 2016 | Short special thanks | |
| Walking After You | 2016 | Short special thanks | |
| Terri | 2011 | the filmmakers wish to thank | |
| Flores De Asfalto | 2008 | special thanks |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deadpool: From Comics to Screen… to Screen | 2016 | Video documentary | Herself |
| 2016 MTV Movie Awards | 2016 | TV Special | Herself – Nominee |
| Access Hollywood Live | 2016 | TV Series | Herself |
| Today | 2016 | TV Series | Herself – Guest |
| The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | 2016 | TV Series | Herself |
| Live with Kelly and Michael | 2016 | TV Series | Herself – Guest |
| Heads Up: The Disappearing Art of Vaginal Breech Delivery | 2015 | Documentary short | Herself |
| The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson | 2011-2015 | TV Series | Herself – Guest |
| Só Visto! | 2014 | TV Series | Herself |
| E! Live from the Red Carpet | 2014 | TV Series | Herself |
| Reel Junkie | 2014 | TV Series | Herself |
| The 65th Primetime Emmy Awards | 2013 | TV Special | Herself – Nominee: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series |
| Jimmy Kimmel Live! | 2010-2013 | TV Series | Herself – Guest |
| The Nerdist | 2013 | TV Series | Herself |
| The O’Reilly Factor | 2013 | TV Series | Herself (segment “Watters’ World”) |
| The 39th Annual People’s Choice Awards | 2013 | TV Special | Herself |
| Firefly 10th Anniversary: Browncoats Unite | 2012 | TV Movie | Herself |
| 2012 Primetime Creative Arts Emmys | 2012 | TV Movie | Herself – Presenter |
| Conan | 2012 | TV Series | Herself – Guest |
| Attack of the Show! | 2011 | TV Series | Herself |
| Project: Comic-Con | 2010 | TV Series | Herself – Interviewee |
| Programa do Jô | 2010 | TV Series | Herself |
| Entertainment Tonight | 2010 | TV Series | Herself |
| Up Close with Carrie Keagan | 2010 | TV Series | Herself – Guest |
| 2009 American Music Awards | 2009 | TV Special | Herself – Presenter |
| Last Call with Carson Daly | 2009 | TV Series | Herself |
| The View | 2009 | TV Series | Herself – Guest |
| The Bonnie Hunt Show | 2009 | TV Series | Herself – Guest |
| Done the Impossible: The Fans’ Tale of ‘Firefly’ and ‘Serenity’ | 2006 | Video documentary | Herself |
| A Filmmaker’s Journey | 2006 | Video documentary short | Herself |
| Re-Lighting the Firefly | 2005 | Video documentary short | Herself |
| Film ’72 | 2005 | TV Series | Herself |
| Sci Fi Inside: ‘Serenity’ | 2005 | TV Movie | Herself |
| Here’s How It Was: The Making of ‘Firefly’ | 2003 | Video short documentary | Herself |
| Serenity: The 10th Character | 2003 | Video documentary short | Herself |
Awards
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | BTVA People’s Choice Voice Acting Award | Behind the Voice Actors Awards | Best Female Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Guest Role – Action/Drama | The Flash (2014) |
| 2001 | Best Actress | Wine Country Film Festival | Way Off Broadway (2001) |
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Imagen Award | Imagen Foundation Awards | Best Actress – Feature Film | Deadpool (2016) |
| 2016 | MTV Movie Award | MTV Movie Awards | Best Female Performance | Deadpool (2016) |
| 2016 | MTV Movie Award | MTV Movie Awards | Best Kiss | Deadpool (2016) |
| 2016 | Teen Choice Award | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Movie Actress: Action | Deadpool (2016) |
| 2015 | BTVA Television Voice Acting Award | Behind the Voice Actors Awards | Best Female Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Guest Role – Action/Drama | The Flash (2014) |
| 2013 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Homeland (2011) |
| 2013 | OFTA Television Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Homeland (2011) |
| 2013 | Actor | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Homeland (2011) |
| 2011 | Saturn Award | Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | Best Supporting Actress on Television | V (2009) |
| 2010 | Saturn Award | Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | Best Supporting Actress on Television | V (2009) |
| 2010 | Nexty | NewNowNext Awards | Brink of Fame: Actor | V (2009) |
| 2010 | Scream Award | Scream Awards | Breakout Performance – Female | V (2009) |
