Actress Jossara Jinaro Dies At 48

Actress Jossara Jinaro, who guest-starred in TV dramas like Judging Amy and ER, passed away on Wednesday, April 27 following a battle with cancer.

“Jossara was an amazing wife, mother, artist, and friend,” posted her husband Matt Bogado on Facebook. “She had the most beautiful, kind soul and wouldn’t take no for an answer. Even in her last moments, she was still fighting. She is now resting in peace and will be remembered forever. Myself, Liam, and Emrys will miss her so deeply, although we know she is in our hearts and guiding us every step of the way.”

Born May 25, 1973 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Jinaro moved to Chicago at the age of 16 where she began doing stage work. After relocating to Los Angeles, she was cast in the Telemundo sitcom Viva Vegas! in 2000. A recurring role on the former daytime drama Passions beginning in 2002 resulted in a nomination for a 2006 GLAAD award. In 2009, Jossara went back to Colombia to work on the novela La Bella Ceci y El Imprudente, and then returned to Hollywood for the series East Los High in 2013. More recently, she played Melanie in the short-lived series I Am… in 2019.

Josara’s film resume included Devil’s Rejects, Havoc, Ten Tricks, Fly Boys, World Trade Center and the hip hop movie Go For It! Other TV appearances included dramas Smith, The Closer and Southland, and the comedy Trophy Wife.

Survivors include her husband and two children.