Biography

Bora Jasa is an actress, model, author, motivational speaker, and Ms. Nevada 2024 / 1st Runner-Up Ms. United States 2024. Known for her sun-kissed charm and fearless spirit, Bora is dedicated to empowering women and children through her work in entertainment, literature, and advocacy.

Her children's book, The Ugly Lobster, is donated to classrooms helping young students build self-esteem and emotional resilience.

As an actress and model, Bora has starred in nationwide campaigns for brands like Chase Bank, TJ Maxx, L'Oréal, Target, Amazon, CitiBank, AT&T, and Volkswagen, and has appeared on hit TV shows including CBS's S.W.A.T., FX's Better Things, CW's 90210, and the feature film Good Kids starring Ashley Judd. She also starred in Yemane I. Demissie's award-winning feature film Dead Weight, which premiered in London.

She has also been a top choice for high-profile roles, including a series regular role in a Netflix Marvel series, the recurring character of a lethal Korean mob boss in Fox's Gang Related, and being in the running for the CBS remake of Hawaii Five-0 as Kono Kalakua.

Beyond entertainment, Bora is an adventurer. From hiking the Amazon and exploring India's bazaars to solo travels across Asia, she thrives on new cultures, cuisines, and challenges.

She is also a motivational speaker and confidence coach, inspiring women to reclaim their power in life and love. Her personal journey-caring for her mother after a traumatic brain injury and building multiple businesses-fuels her mission to help others live unapologetically confident, authentic lives.
- IMDb mini biography by: Joan W.