Jovanna Vitiello (born on March 5, 1976, in Paterson, New Jersey, USA) is an Italian-Puerto Rican actress and model. She grew up in South Paterson, New Jersey, and discovered her passion for acting at the Rosa Parks High School of Fine and Performing Arts. After a severe car accident during her school years, in which she suffered a traumatic brain injury, she continued her education and successfully graduated in 1994. Vitiello initially worked in nightclubs to save money for her move to California, where she wanted