Biography

Karina Bonnefil is a proud Haitian. Born and raised in Haiti, Karina Bonnefil moved to America in 1987. Unlike most Haitians who migrated to Miami, Boston or Canada, the Bonnefil family decided to start a new life in Overland Park, Kansas. Always a Television fanatic and knew that one way or another she would end up on TV. Her first love, first show that Inspired her artistic dreams was the hit comedy show "Languichatte Debordus," Haiti's most famous comic actor and playwright, Theodore Beaubrun. Beaubrun, who was known by his stage name Languichatte Debordus was a stand-up comic whose career spans 50 plus years. The show was about the life and experiences of a middle class man in Haiti trying to keep up with the Joneses aka The Jean(s). Her move to America in 1987 opened the door to a possibility of having a successful American TV/film life.

As she said, her ESL(English as a second language)Teachers at Leawood middle school, The Golden girls, The Oprah Winfrey show, Murder,She Wrote, Amen,& A different world would be proud of her accomplishments and strives. Those teachers and shows helped her master the American English language.

As she proudly stated,"God places people in your life, your journey to help you on your path to success." During college she decided to take a leap and move to Florida. From Lisa Maile in Orlando, to Linda Fionte,Raymond Forchion & Jay W. Jensen in Miami,Florida these wonderful coaches and mentors guided her steps in discovering & living truthfully in every character. Her Haitian parents(her papa) just didn't understand the artistic side of life as a profession so she proudly received a B.A in Communication Broadcasting,minor in marketing-public relations from St.Thomas University in Miami, Florida. This Haiti lady,proud character Actress.

Karina Bonnefil is the daughter of Reynold Bonnefil & Genevieve Bonnefil.
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