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Born January 14, 1991 in Miami, Florida, USA
Birth Name Jeanine Marie Mason
Height 5' 4" (1.63 m)
Mini Bio (1)
Jeanine Mason (January 14, 1991) is an actor and dancer born and raised in Miami, Florida. After winning Season 5 of FOX's So You Think You Can Dance and earning the title of America's Favorite Dancer, her acting career began. Mason recently recurred as Dr. Sam Bello on ABC's Grey's Anatomy. She will next play Liz Ortecho in the CW's new drama series Roswell, New Mexico. Other TV credits include Of Kings & Prophets, Bunheads, You're The Worst, Criminal Minds, NCIS: LA, Daytime Divas, CSI, Major Crimes, Big Time Rush, Awkward, The Secret Life of the American Teenager, Hollywood Heights and The Fresh Beat Band. Recent films include Valerie Weiss' The Archer (SXSW 2017) and Simon Brand's Default opposite David Oyelowo. She was last seen on stage in Center Theatre Group's 2017 revival of Zoot Suit directed by playwright Luis Valdez opposite Demián Bichir. Jeanine resides in Los Angeles and is a proud Bruin who graduated cum laude from UCLA in 2014.
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Her parents are both of Cuban descent.
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Born Jeanine Marie Mason
Jeanine Marie Mason (born January 14, 1991)[2] is an American actress and dancer. Her acting career began after winning the 5th season of the Fox television show So You Think You Can Dance.[3] She is best known for her role as Liz Ortecho in the CW's drama series Roswell, New Mexico.
Mason had a recurring role as Dr. Sam Bello on ABC's popular medical drama Grey's Anatomy. She has also appeared in various TV series such as ABC ******’s Bunheads, ABC biblical drama Of Kings and Prophets opposite Ray Winstone, You’re the Worst, Awkward, TNT’s Major Crimes, NCIS: Los Angeles, CSI and Nickelodeon’s Big Time Rush.
Mason became the first Cuban American to win So You Think You Can Dance. Her film credits include the Thrillers, Default[4] opposite David Oyelowo and The Archer[5] opposite Bailey Noble.
On stage, she was last seen in Center Theatre Group's 2017 revival of Zoot Suit directed by playwright Luis Valdez opposite Demian Bichir.
Biography
Mason was born in Miami, Florida, and grew up in a dance-oriented ****** in Pinecrest. Both of her parents are of Cuban descent.[6] Mason began her dance training at the age of three[7] in ballet and flamenco, and went on to study jazz, acrobatics, hip-hop, modern, and contemporary dance. Mason began her study of theatre at age 11 with community and middle school productions. Upon moving to Los Angeles, California, Mason continues to study theater while also keeping a focus on film and Television at The Michael Woolson Studio.[8] Jeanine graduated cum laude from UCLA in the Spring of 2014 and accredits the knowledge that she has attained at the school to fueling her creative work. "It’s always interesting to me how my studies mirror my life. Any time I’m learning new academic material, I find a way to use it in my work. And the more material I have to pull from, the richer that work becomes."[9]
Career
So You Think You Can Dance
At the age of 18, Mason competed on the fifth season of the show So You Think You Can Dance, becoming the youngest winner in the history of the competition over fellow contestants Brandon Bryant, Kayla Radomski, and Evan Kasprzak. For the first five weeks of the competition (Top 20 to Top 12), Mason was partnered with Phillip Chbeeb. During the show's sixth week (Top 10), Mason danced a contemporary number choreographed by Travis Wall and was partnered with Jason Glover. Later, Mason was also partnered with Brandon Bryant, Ade Obayomi, Evan Kasprzak, and Kayla Radomski. Mason was consistently praised for her strong and versatile performances.[citation needed]
During the fall of 2009, Mason toured the United States with the top twelve dancers of the So You Think You Can Dance competition.[10]
Acting career
Shortly after completing So You Think You Can Dance, Mason turned her full attention to channeling her performing skills into her other lifelong love, the craft of acting. Her on-screen career began when Mason starred in the Halloween episode of Nickelodeon's hit show, Big Time Rush. From there, she appeared in The Bling Ring, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, The Fresh Beat Band, and Hollywood Heights before landing the recurring role of Cozzette on ABC ******’s Bunheads and leading roles in Hot Mess, and Delirium. She has also booked roles on Major Crimes and Secret Life of the American Teenager as well as several smaller, independent projects. Mason had a recurring role on ABC's hit medical drama Grey's Anatomy as Dr. Sam Bello.[11]
In February 2018, it was announced that she joined the pilot of Roswell, New Mexico as Liz Ortecho.[12][13] The CW ordered the show to series on May 11, 2018.[14]
Mason performed on November 29, 2009 at the Dizzy Feet Gala in Los Angeles, California at the Kodak Theater. She and Jason Glover performed their popular contemporary piece, "If It ***** Me", choreographed by Travis Wall, and originally performed Top 10 week on SYTYCD.[15] Glover has described Mason as "Unique. You just don’t find dancers like her. She has beautiful lines, is funky and charismatic, and has so much life onstage. Not only does it show in her movement but also on her face. Jeanine is a brilliant performer and one of my favorite people to watch — not just in our group, but out of any dancer I've seen, from Gregory Hines to Gene Kelly."[16]
On November 9, 2010, Mason performed a contemporary-ballroom dance with Mark Ballas to John Legend's "Ordinary People" on the television show, Dancing With the Stars.
Her ******, Alexis, also auditioned for the eighth season of So You Think You Can Dance, and made it to the final solo performances before Top 20 in Vegas.
Performances
Week Partner Dance Song Result
1 Phillip Chbeeb Hip-Hop "Mad"—Ne-Yo† Safe
2 Tango "Violento (Up Mix)"—Bailongo! Safe
3 Broadway "Moses Supposes"—from”Singin' in the Rain” Safe
4 Hip-Hop "Love Lockdown"—Kanye West Bottom 3
Results show solo "Moonlight Sonata"—Smart ***** With Classical
5 Russian folk dance "Kalinka"—Barynya Bottom 3
Jive "Stuff Like That There"—Bette Midler
Results show solo "Baby's Romance"—Chris Garneau
6 Jason Glover Contemporary "If It ***** Me (The Casa Nova Sessions)"—Jason Mraz Safe
Performance show solo "Violento (Up Mix)"—Bailongo!
7 Brandon Bryant Smooth Waltz "May It Be"— Hayley Westenra Safe
Pop Jazz "Battlefield"—Jordin Sparks
Performance show solo "Let the Drummer Kick"—Citizen Cope
8 Ade Obayomi Samba "LoveGame"—Lady Gaga Safe
Hip-Hop "Move (If You Wanna)"—Mims
Performance show solo "Feedback"—Janet Jackson
9 Evan Kasprzak Jazz "Heartbreaker"—MSTRKRFT featuring John Legend Winner
Kayla Radomski Contemporary "The Four Sections: IV (Full Orchestra)"—Steve Reich
Brandon Bryant Paso Doble ”Tetsujin"— from The Matrix Revolutions†
Final solo "Por una Cabeza"—The Tango Project
Filmography
Film Year Title Role Notes
2011 Glassy Short film
2012 ¡Understudy! Clara Klein Short film
2014 Default Marcela
2015 Stars Heather's ****** Short film
2016 El Empantanado (The Muddy) Heili
2017 The Archer Rebecca Rosinsky
2017 Waffles Gina Short film
2019 Made Public Sydney Short film
2019 Christmas on the Square Felicity post-production
Television Year Title Role Notes
2010 Big Time Rush Muffy Episode: "Big Time Halloween"
2011 The Fresh Beat Band Amy Episode: "Step It Up"
2011 The Bling Ring Bosso Lifetime television film
2011 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Gween Seligson Episode: "Brain Doe"
2012 Hollywood Heights Natalie 2 episodes
2013 Bunheads Cozzette 7 episodes
2013 The Secret Life of the American Teenager Bebe Episode: "Money for Nothin'"
2013 Major Crimes Heather Episode: "Jailbait"
2014 Delirium Hana Tate Unsold Fox pilot
2014 Awkward Shayne Episode: "Prison Breaks"
2014 You're the Worst Dana Episode: "Equally Dead Inside"
2014 NCIS: Los Angeles Bonnie Flores Episode: "The Grey Man"
2016 Of Kings and Prophets Merav Main role; 9 episodes
2017 Searchers Juniper Television film
2017 Ride Overshare Natalie Episode: "Natalie"
2017 Daytime Divas Nick 2 episodes
2017 Criminal Minds Helen Pierce Episode: "To a Better Place"
2017–18 Grey's Anatomy Dr. Sam Bello Recurring role; 12 episodes
2018 Grey's Anatomy: B-Team ABC webseries; 3 episodes
2019-present Roswell, New Mexico Liz Ortecho Lead role
Awards
2005, 1st Place Overall High Score Teen Solo American Dance Awards
2005, Teen Elite Dancer and Capezio Ballet Award West Coast Dance Explosion
2005, 1st Runner-up Junior Orange Bowl Creative Writing Competition
2006, Teen Elite Dancer West Coast Dance Explosion
2006, Teen High Score Solo & Teen Outstanding Dancer New York City Dance Alliance
2006, 1st Place Overall High Score Senior Solo & Hall of Fame Inductee Hall of Fame
2006, Ms. Teen Starquest Starquest
2007, Senior Outstanding Dancer New York City Dance Alliance
2007, Hall of Fame Inductee Hall of Fame
2007, Senior Dancer of the Year American Dance Awards
2008, Senior Outstanding Dancer & 1st Overall Senior Solo New York City Dance Alliance
2008, National Senior Jump VIP Winner Jump
2008, 1st Overall Senior Solo Star Systems
2008, Female Dancer of the Year & 1st Overall Senior Solo American Dance Awards
2008, 1st Overall Senior Solo Starquest
2008, 1st Overall Senior Solo Showbiz
2008, 1st Overall Senior Solo Hall of Fame
2009, Winner So You Think You Can Dance
January 14, 1991 (age 29)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Occupation Actress, dancer
Years active 2009–present
Known for Winning So You Think You Can Dance: Season 5; Bunheads
Height 5 ft 4 in (163 cm)[1]
