Jo Champa

Biography

Rosina Jo Champa was born on January 23, 1968, in Long Branch, New Jersey, and grew up in Rome, Italy. As a teenager, she became a model, including being one of Gianni Versace's favorite models. She transitioned to acting in the Italian film industry, working with notable directors such as Ettore Scola and Massimo Troisi before starring in American films like Out for Justice (1991) and Little Buddha (1993).