Biography
Jenny Gago (born September 11, 1953) is a Peruvian-American actress best known as Maria in Knots Landing (1984-1986), Maria in My Family (1995), Anaya in The Agency (2002-2003), and Det. Ochoa in Southland (2011). She holds a BA in Theater Arts from University of California, Los Angeles, USA.
Movie Credits
Alien Nation: Dark Horizon
1994-10-25
Followup movie to the TV series about 250,000 aliens, or "newcomers" as they are known, who have by
Death Merchants
1991-01-01
A Mafia boss is killed which sets in motion a chain reaction of confusion, violence, power struggle
My Family
1995-05-03
Traces over three generations an immigrant family's trials, tribulations, tragedies, and triumphs. M
Gallowwalkers
2012-10-27
When a nun broke her covenant with God to save the life of her unborn son, Aman, he was cursed for
No Man's Land
1987-10-23
A rookie cop goes undercover to infiltrate a gang of car thieves led by smooth and charming Ted. The
Paper Flowers
2024-07-20
Paper Flowers picks up recent USC graduate and Peace Corps volunteer Shah (Talwalkar) as he receives
Road Dogz
2002-03-26
"Boyz N the Hood" meets "Blood In, Blood Out" in this gritty tale of life on the streets of East L.A
Irreconcilable Differences
1984-09-28
Alternating between the past and the present, a precocious little girl sues her selfish, career-driv
The Obama Effect
2012-07-13
A serious health scare ignites John Thomas, an insurance salesman in his 50s, to take a closer look
Along for the Ride
2001-02-17
Two estranged brothers are forced to take a surreal and heartfelt journey to understanding, when the
Coach Carter
2005-01-14
Based on a true story, in which Richmond High School head basketball coach Ken Carter made headlines
Innerspace
1987-07-01
Test pilot Tuck Pendleton volunteers to test a special vessel for a miniaturization experiment. Acci
Bound by Honor
1993-02-05
Based on the true life experiences of poet Jimmy Santiago Baca, the film focuses on half-brothers Pa
Grand Avenue
1996-06-30
When Mollie's boyfriend Jack dies on the reservation, she is asked to leave the reservation by her b
A Gun in the House
1981-02-11
A woman who uses a handgun to defend herself and shoots a man who is assaulting her in her home is d
Nurse Betty
2000-08-30
What happens when a person decides that life is merely a state of mind? If you're Betty, a small-tow
The Princess and the Barrio Boy
2000-12-08
A teenager who dreams of becoming an Olympic swimmer has a romance with a boy from the wrong side of
The Tie That Binds
1995-09-08
A young couple adopts a traumatized child, unaware that her parents are fugitives and murderers who
Under Fire
1983-10-21
Three U.S. journalists get too close to one another and their work in 1979 Nicaragua.
Alien Nation: Body and Soul
1995-10-10
Sikes and Francisco are called in to a case when a mysterious young girl, who looks part Newcomer, p
Alien Nation: The Udara Legacy
1997-07-29
Matt and George investigate a series of strange occurrences involving newcomers, who are found to be
Because Mommy Works
1994-11-21
Since her divorce nurse Abbey lives alone with her 6 years old son Willie. Her ex-husband Ted may ha
B-Girl
2009-07-29
A young female breakdancer, Angel, moves to Los Angeles after an attack by an ex-boyfriend nearly en
Shattered Spirits
1986-01-06
When his drinking problem takes control of his life, a father tries to leave the bottle behind while
Sweet 15
1990-01-15
Nothing is more important to Mexican-American Marta Delacruz than her quinceanera -- the traditional
Princess of the Row
2020-11-27
The inspiring tale of a runaway foster child who will stop at nothing to live with the only family s
The Man with Two Brains
1983-06-10
A brain surgeon marries a femme fatale, causing his life to turn upside down. Things go more awry wh
The Lonely Guy
1984-01-27
A writer for a greeting card company learns the true meaning of loneliness when he comes home to fin
Unspeakable Acts
1990-01-15
Two psychologists try to demonstrate that a man is a pedophile and has abused many children.
Nowhere to Hide
1994-10-09
Divorcee learns from the FBI that her husband has mafia connections and put a contract on her life.
Convicted: A Mother's Story
1987-02-02
In this made-for-television movie, a woman (Ann Jillian) is sent to prison for assisting her good-fo