Jo Champa Biography

Fast Facts

• An avid supporter of various non-profits including the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund, the Cambodian Children's Fund and the Carousel of Hope for Juvenile Diabetes, among others
• Honored with the distinction of Premio America by the Fondazione Italia Usa in 2009 by the Italian House of Representatives
• Began her career as an international model, working mostly as a muse for Gianni Versace, before delving into the acting world
• Originally born in the United States, she would move to Italy by age eight