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JoAnna Garcia Swisher Biography

Birth Name:JoAnna Lynne Garcia

Birth Place:Tampa, Florida, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Director, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Involved in We Reach, which helps young women organize charity events across the country, while working to empower young women
  • Nominated for an ALMA Award for her work in "Privileged․"
  • Involved in the nonprofit organization Make the Commitment, which raises awareness for cervical cancer
  • Married MLB player Nick Swisher in 2010
  • Started acting in local theatre productions at the age of 10
  • Best known for her role in the series "Reba․"
  • Often works on romantic comedies
  • A fluent Spanish speaker, she has spent time teaching English as a second language to children in the Los Angeles area

Awards

  • 2005Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actress: Comedy: nominated
  • 2009ALMA Award-Actress in Television - Comedy: nominated