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Some people may remember the TV show Firefly. Despite the series gaining cult status, it only had one season. One of the main cast members was Gina Torres. Another short-lived series she starred in was Pearson. The actress revealed how Kellyanne Conway inspired her character. 

Torres has various acting credits for well-known titles, such as the Matrix franchise. Her career has been fairly successful, and she continues to get cast for projects. Over the years, Torres has built a substantial net worth. 

Who is Gina Torres?

Gina Torres
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According to TheFamousPeople, Torres was born in Manhattan, New York, on April 25, 1969. She came from Cuban parents and is the youngest of three children. The actress began singing at a young age and participated in a gospel choir. While Torres got accepted to multiple colleges, she could not afford to attend. 

While many people know Meghan Markle for being married to Prince Harry, she was a prominent actress on the law firm drama Suits. On the set of the show, she became good friends with Torres. A lot of the cast members bonded, but Torres was the closest to Markle. 

In 2001, Torres got engaged to actor Laurence Fishburne. The two of them got married a year later and had one child together. They had a daughter named Delilah in 2007. Additionally, Torres became a step-mother to his two other children from a previous marriage.  

In 2017, Torres announced that she was getting a divorce. She and Fishburne finalized it and reached a settlement a year later. 

Gina Torres’ career in acting

As mentioned before, Torres began singing at a young age. When she was a teenager, she attended the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts. Since she could not go to college, the actress decided to pursue a career as a performer. 

Torres got her start as an actress on television in the ’90s. She appeared in a couple of TV films and had small roles on shows like Law & Order. In 2000, the star landed her first big role in the science fiction series Cleopatra 2525. She won an ALMA Award for her performance as the lead actress. 

Another popular show Torres acted in was Suits. She portrayed Jessica Pearson, who was the managing partner of Pearson Hardman. Despite playing a major character, the actress did not appear in the series finale. She went on to reprise her role in the spin-off show Pearson. 

Other works Torres has been a part of include The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions. The actress landed a main role in Firefly. She played Zoe Washburne, who is the second-in-command of the spaceship Serenity. 

Gina Torres is worth millions

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Fans best know Torres for her character Jessica in Suits and later Pearson. The star gathered a cult following after appearing in shows like Firefly and Cleopatra 2525. She has obtained a considerable number of acting credits throughout her career. 

Torres has gained a substantial amount of wealth. According to Celebrity Net Worth, the actress’s net worth is $15 million. Most of her income comes from her various acting roles. A good portion of her wealth likely came from her time on Suits, where Torres appeared for over 130 episodes. However, it is unknown how much she got paid. 

Currently, Torres is still active in film and television. She is working on new projects like 9-1-1: Lone Star. Torres joined the cast during the show’s second season. She is set to star in the upcoming film The Hating Game as well. 

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