Jonis Bascir Explained

Jonis Bascir
Birth Date:17 September 1960
Birth Place:Rome, Italy
Occupation:actor, musician
Years Active:1990s–present
Spouse:Nicoletta
Parents:Haji Bashir Ismail Yusuf

Jonis Bascir (born 17 September 1960) is a Somali-Italian actor and musician.

Personal life

Jonis is the son of Muheddin Hagi Bascir, and was born in Rome in 1960.[1] [2] His father is Somali and his mother is Italian.[1]

Growing up, Jonis lived between six and ten years in Somalia.[1]

He is the grandson of Haji Bashir Ismail Yusuf, the first President of the Somali National Assembly.

Jonis is married to Nicoletta.[3] [4]

Career

Professionally, Jonis is best known for his role in Un medico in famiglia (1998–2008), a Rai 1 television series.[1] He has also appeared in The Stone Merchant (2006), Anita Garibaldi (2012) and Regalo a sorpresa (2013).[5]

Additionally, Jonis regularly performs with his own band.[6]

He has been a spokesperson for the Kosè coffee brand.[1]

Filmography

Cinema

Short films

Television

Music videos

Music

See also

References

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Introduzione Agli Studi Postcoloniali. Wuming Foundation. 3 February 2014.
  2. Web site: Bambola Ramona ce la fa. TVBlog. 3 February 2014.
  3. Web site: Anche Katia Pedrotti e Ascanio Pacelli alla premiere di 'Basilicata Coast to Coast', opera prima di Rocco Papaleo. Gossip.it. 26 February 2014.
  4. Web site: Alessandra Mastronardi, Randi Ingerman e Max Parodi sul red carpet. Gossip.it. 26 February 2014.
  5. Web site: Jonis Bashir. CinemaRx. 26 February 2014.
  6. Web site: Jonis Bascir. Jonis Bascir. 3 February 2014.