# Bianca Chiminello > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Bianca_Chiminello > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Bianca_Chiminello.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bianca_Chiminello > Source revision: 1295552003 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|Australian model and actress|bot=PearBOT 5}} {{Use Australian English|date=February 2014}} {{Use dmy dates|date=May 2023}} {{no footnotes|date=January 2013}} {{Infobox person | name = Bianca Chiminello | image = | image_size = | caption = | birth_name = | birth_date = {{birth year and age|1976}} | birth_place = [Melbourne](/source/Melbourne), Victoria, Australia | death_date = | death_place = | other_names = | years_active = 2000–2011 | spouse = {{marriage|[Channon Roe](/source/Channon_Roe)|2009}} | website = | occupation = Actress, model | children = 1 }} '''Bianca Chiminello''' (born 1976) is an Australian [model](/source/Model_(person)) and actress best known for her role as Jenavian Charto on the television series ''[Farscape](/source/Farscape)''. She is also known for her role in [David Fincher](/source/David_Fincher)'s ''[The Curious Case of Benjamin Button](/source/The_Curious_Case_of_Benjamin_Button_(film))'', starring [Brad Pitt](/source/Brad_Pitt) and [Cate Blanchett](/source/Cate_Blanchett). ==Early life== Chiminello was brought up in a single-parent family in the bohemian suburb of [Fitzroy](/source/Fitzroy%2C_Victoria) in [Melbourne](/source/Melbourne), Australia. As a child Bianca's first love was dance; she trained as a classical [ballerina](/source/ballerina) with the Victorian Ballet School under the guidance of Dianne Parrington. Bianca Chiminello attended [Methodist Ladies' College](/source/Methodist_Ladies'_College%2C_Melbourne); during her education she was discovered by a modeling agent and started working whilst finishing her high school certificate. ==Career== ===Fashion modeling=== In 1993 while still in the middle of her high school studies, she won [Ford Models](/source/Ford_Models)' Supermodel of the World Contest (Australia) and was subsequently signed with Ford Models and was taken to New York City, where she lived with [Eileen Ford](/source/Eileen_Ford) and worked with the publications ''[Allure](/source/Allure_(magazine))'', ''[Seventeen](/source/Seventeen_(American_magazine))'', ''[She](/source/She_(magazine))'', ''[Elle](/source/Elle_(magazine))'', ''[Harper's Bazaar](/source/Harper's_Bazaar)'' and ''[Vogue](/source/Vogue_(magazine))''. Chiminello is currently represented by ''Industry Models''. After completing her studies, she lived in Europe and was in advertising campaigns for [Giorgio Armani](/source/Giorgio_Armani), [Emporio Armani](/source/Emporio_Armani), [Moschino](/source/Moschino) and [Escada](/source/Escada). Chiminello has walked for top fashion shows such as [Armani](/source/Armani), [Burberry](/source/Burberry), [Moschino](/source/Moschino), [Hussein Callahan](/source/Hussein_Callahan), [Collette Dinnigan](/source/Collette_Dinnigan), and [Dolce & Gabbana](/source/Dolce_%26_Gabbana) Chiminello is known for her unique style and individual approach; she has always been a chameleon to photographers and designers alike, often being compared to [Linda Evangelista](/source/Linda_Evangelista). ===Acting=== Chiminello's studied in Australia at St Martin's, The National Theatre, with the Dean of Acting and Voice at [NIDA](/source/National_Institute_of_Dramatic_Art) and currently{{When|date=November 2010}} works with Hollywood-famous [Ivanah Chubbuck](/source/Ivanah_Chubbuck). In 2000 Chiminello appeared in the hit [Sci-Fi](/source/Sci-Fi) series ''[Farscape](/source/Farscape)''. Her character, Jenavian Charto, was so popular with audiences that Chiminello was called upon to appear at conventions around the United States. Because of the overwhelming demand and audience response, she relocated to Los Angeles in 2004 to pursue a full-time film career. Bianca Chiminello has worked on the independent features ''[Toxic](/source/Toxic_(2007_film))'', due for release through [The Weinstein Company](/source/The_Weinstein_Company) in June 2008, and ''Devils Highway''. Her first acting assignment for American television was as a guest star on the hit USA Network series ''[Monk](/source/Monk_(TV_series))'' opposite [Tony Shalhoub](/source/Tony_Shalhoub). Chiminello's natural comic timing was evident and she has since gone on to appear as a guest star in comedy shows: ''[Emily's Reasons Why Not](/source/Emily's_Reasons_Why_Not)'', opposite [Heather Graham](/source/Heather_Graham), ''[Ugly Betty](/source/Ugly_Betty)'' with [America Ferrera](/source/America_Ferrera) and the 2007 break-out show for [ABC](/source/American_Broadcasting_Company) ''[Dirty Sexy Money](/source/Dirty_Sexy_Money)'' with [Donald Sutherland](/source/Donald_Sutherland), [Peter Krause](/source/Peter_Krause) and [Samaire Armstrong](/source/Samaire_Armstrong). She also appeared in a 2008 episode of ''[Chuck](/source/Chuck_(TV_series))'' as Fulcrum Agent "Juliette". Chiminello was chosen to play the best friend to [Cate Blanchett](/source/Cate_Blanchett) in the [David Fincher](/source/David_Fincher)-directed ''The Curious Case of Benjamin Button'', also starring [Brad Pitt](/source/Brad_Pitt), released in 2008. Chiminello is currently represented by RGM in Australia, which also represents Blanchett. Bianca Chiminello appeared in the January 2009 issue of Sunday Life's Magazine "Fresh Crop", five young Australian actors who are shaping up to be Hollywood's Next Big Things.... She wrapped the lead in an Australian film, ''Living Between Fu$ks'' as "The Beautiful Financial Backer", based on a novel of the same title. ===Producing=== In 2007 Chiminello explored producing and made an independent feature film, ''Japan'', starring [Peter Fonda](/source/Peter_Fonda), [Shane Brolly](/source/Shane_Brolly) and herself. Synopsis: Code name ''Japan'' is a contract killer on a job. Accustomed to staying in hotels, Japan (Shane Brolly) finds himself jet-lagged in the middle of the night and forced to eat in the hotel restaurant, room service being closed. There, he meets a man, Alfred (Peter Fonda). Alfred was recently evicted from their marital home by his now ex-wife (Bianca Chiminello) and now lives at the hotel. A loner befriends another loner, and their unexpected friendship leads their faith to a twist and turn ending. ==Filmography== ===Film=== *''Living Between Fu$ks'' – The Beautiful Financial Backer (2009) *''The Curious Case of Benjamin Button'' – Daisy's Best Friend, Ballerina who breaks shoelace (2008) *''Japan'' – Sarah Costra, Producer (2008) *''Toxic – Raven'' (2007) *''Devil's Highway – Mayor's Wife'' (2005) *''Peace One Day (documentary)'' – Herself (2004) *''Farscape Undressed'' (TV documentary) – Jenavian Charto (2001) ===Television=== *''Chuck'' (TV series) – Fulcrum Agent ~ Juliette **Chuck Versus the Break-Up – (2008) *''Dirty Sexy Money'' (TV series) – Princess Astrid Esterhazy (3 episodes, 2007) – **The Watch – Princess Astrid Esterhazy (2007) **"The Bridge" – Princess Astrid Esterhazy (2007) **"The Chiavennasca" – Princess Astrid Esterhazy (2007) *''Ugly Betty'' (TV series) – "Mode Girl" (1 episode, 2007) **"Swag" – Mode Girl (2007) *''Emily's Reasons Why Not'' (TV series) – Vinessa (1 episode, 2006) **"Why Not to Date a Twin" – Vinessa (2006) *''Charmed'' (TV series) – Avatar (1 episode, 2005) **"Vaya Con Leos" – Avatar (2005( *''Monk'' (TV series) – Wine Expert (1 episode, 2005) **"Mr. Monk Gets Drunk" – Wine Expert 2005 *''The Lost World'' (TV movie) – Queen Selena 2001 *''BeastMaster (TV series)'' – Aviana (1 episode, 2001) **"Birds" – Aviana 2001 *''The Lost World'' (TV series) – Queen Selena (1 episode, 2000) ** Amazons – Queen Selena 2000 *''Farscape'' (TV series) – Jenavian Charto / Jenavian Charto (3 episodes, 2000) **"Look at the Princess: Part 3: The Maltese Crichton" – Jenavian Charto (2000) **"Look at the Princess: Part 2: I Do, I Think" – Jenavian Charto (2000) **"Look at the Princess: Part 1: A Kiss Is But a Kiss" – Jenavian Charto (2000){{Cite web |last=Andrews |first=Scott K. |date=2012-11-14 |title=Farscape Rewatch: "Look At The Princess II: I Do, I Think" |url=https://reactormag.com/farscape-rewatch-look-at-the-princess-ii-i-do-i-think/ |access-date=2024-10-29 |website=Reactor |language=en-US}} *''Looking Good'' (TV series) – Herself (1999) *''E! News'' (TV series) – Herself (unknown episodes, 1998) *''Ford Supermodel of the World'' (TV movie) – Herself (1993) ==References== {{reflist}} *[http://www.beverlyhills213.com/_issues/_2008/Weekly_03_05_08/Weekly_pages_03_05_08/navigation_bar__03_05_08.html Beverly Hills 213] *[https://web.archive.org/web/20080410095839/http://www.sirensofcinema.com/v1/sirens_Web%20Pages/backissues.htm Sirens of Cinema #6] *[http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_action=search&s_search_type=keyword&p_product=ARPB&p_theme=gannett&s_site=azcentral&p_maxdocs=200&s_dispstring=peter%20fonda&p_text_advanced-0=(peter%20fonda) "Crime Thriller is La Posada's Final Role"], ''The Arizona Republic'' *http://www.snurcher.com/people/chiminello.shtml *http://www.tvguide.com/detail/celebrity.aspx?tvobjectid=223023 *[https://web.archive.org/web/20110520013630/http://movies.nytimes.com/person/682043/Bianca-Chiminello The New York Times Movies] *http://tv.yahoo.com/bianca-chiminello/contributor/262786 ==External links== * {{IMDb name|1393310}} * Bianca Chiminello at NY Times.com: http://movies.nytimes.com/person/682043/Bianca-Chiminello {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110520013630/http://movies.nytimes.com/person/682043/Bianca-Chiminello |date=20 May 2011 }} * Bianca Chiminello at TVGuide.com: http://www.tvguide.com/detail/celebrity.aspx?tvobjectid=223023 * Bianca Chiminello at TV Yahoo.com: http://tv.yahoo.com/bianca-chiminello/contributor/262786 {{authority control}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Chiminello, Bianca}} Category:Actresses from Melbourne Category:Australian film actresses Category:Australian television actresses Category:Living people Category:1976 births Category:20th-century Australian actresses Category:21st-century Australian actresses --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Bianca Chiminello](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bianca_Chiminello) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bianca_Chiminello?action=history)). 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