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Filipino-Canadian actress

Joanna Bacalso is a Filipino-Canadian television and movie actress and former model.[1]

Bacalso was born in Cebu, Philippines, and moved to Toronto, Ontario with her two younger brothers when she was eight years old.[2][1]

Represented by Ford Models,[_citation needed_] her modeling work included both print and runway for clients, including Tommy Hilfiger and Banana Republic. Bacalso transitioned from a modeling career into film and television. Her television credits include guest starring appearances on the series The Jamie Foxx Show, La Femme Nikita, Veronica's Closet, and Wish You Were Here, alongside Dave Chappelle.

Bacalso played a recurring role on the series by CBS, The District, and a multiple episode supporting role on the series Ally McBeal. Bacalso made her feature film debut in the comedy by Orion Pictures, Car 54, Where Are You? featuring Rosie O'Donnell and Fran Drescher. Bacalso appeared in the feature films Bedazzled and Dude, Where's My Car?.[1] She is most well known for her role as Barb in Disney's Snow Dogs featuring Cuba Gooding, Jr. and James Coburn.[2] She also starred in the movie Half Baked.

1. ^ a b c "Update on Joanna Bacalso". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 27 April 2002. Retrieved 12 October 2010.
2. ^ a b "Joanna Bacalso comes home to keep grounded". Daily Mercury. 10 January 2002. Archived from the original on 4 November 2012. Retrieved 12 October 2010.

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