Jo Champa

Jo Champa (born January 23, 1968) is an actress, producer, and model. Born Rosina Jo Champa in Long Branch, New Jersey, she grew up in Rome, Italy. Champa began her career as a model and quickly gained recognition, becoming one of Gianni Versace's favorite models before the age of 18. She transitioned to the Italian film industry in 1986, working with renowned directors such as Claude d'Anna, Ettore Scola, Massimo Troisi, and Damiano Damiani. Champa later returned to the United States and appeared in films such as Out for Justice (1991), Little Buddha (1993), and Don Juan DeMarco (1994). She married Hollywood producer Joseph Farrell in 1998 and also made guest appearances in several TV series during the '90s.