Born in Venezuela and raised in Miami, actress Majandra Delfino's career was only briefly derailed by the initial disapproval of her non-showbiz parents and the reluctance of casting agents to see past her somewhat exotic looks. Already an accomplished performer by age 12, counting among her credits an opening slot at a Bee Gees concert, singing along with Samantha Gibb (daughter of the famed family trio's Maurice Gibb) as part of the pop quartet China Doll (and later forming a duo), Delfino was also featured in the Miami Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker", as well as several community
