Jeanine Mason

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Jeanine Mason
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Mason in 2019
Born
Jeanine Marie Mason

(1991-01-14) January 14, 1991 (age 33)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Alma mater University of California, Los Angeles (BA)
Occupation(s)Actress, dancer
Years active1994–present
Known forWinner of So You Think You Can Dance ; Roswell, New Mexico
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm) [1]
Spouse
Nicholas
​
(m. 2023)​
Website jeaninemason.com

Jeanine Marie Mason (born January 14, 1991) [2] is an American actress and dancer. Her acting career began after winning the fifth season of the Fox television show So You Think You Can Dance in 2009. [3] [4] She is best known for her role as Liz Ortecho in the CW's drama series Roswell, New Mexico . [5] [6]

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Mason had a recurring role as Dr. Sam Bello on Grey's Anatomy . She has also appeared in Bunheads , Of Kings and Prophets , You’re the Worst , Awkward , Major Crimes , NCIS: Los Angeles , CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and Big Time Rush . [7]

Mason became the first Cuban-American to win So You Think You Can Dance. [8] [9] Her film credits include the thriller Default, opposite David Oyelowo and The Archer, opposite Bailey Noble. [10]

On stage, she was last seen in Center Theatre Group's 2017 revival of Zoot Suit directed by playwright Luis Valdez opposite Demián Bichir. [11]

Early life and education

Mason was born in Miami, Florida and grew up in a dance-oriented family in Pinecrest. [12] Both of her parents are of Cuban descent. [8] Mason began her dance training at the age of three [13] in ballet and flamenco, and went on to study jazz, acrobatics, hip-hop, modern, and contemporary dance. Mason began her study of theatre at age 11 with community and middle school productions. Upon moving to Los Angeles, California, Mason continued to study theater while also keeping a focus on film and television at the Michael Woolson Studio. [14] Mason earned a Bachelor of Arts in World Arts and Cultures, graduating cum laude, from the University of California, Los Angeles in the spring of 2014. [15] [16]

Career

So You Think You Can Dance

At the age of 18, Mason competed on the fifth season of the show So You Think You Can Dance , becoming the youngest winner in the history of the competition, over fellow contestants Brandon Bryant, Kayla Radomski and Evan Kasprzak. For the first five weeks of the competition (Top 20 to Top 12), Mason was partnered with Phillip Chbeeb. During the show's sixth week (Top 10), Mason danced a contemporary number choreographed by Travis Wall and was partnered with Jason Glover. Later, Mason was also partnered with Brandon Bryant, Ade Obayomi, Evan Kasprzak, and Kayla Radomski. Mason was consistently praised for her strong and versatile performances. [17]

During the fall of 2009, Mason toured the United States with the top twelve dancers of the So You Think You Can Dance competition. [18]

Performances

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WeekPartnerDanceSongResult
1Phillip Chbeeb Hip-Hop "Mad"—Ne-Yo Safe
2 Tango "Violento (Up Mix)"—Bailongo!Safe
3 Broadway "Moses Supposes"—from”Singin' in the Rain”Safe
4 Hip-Hop "Love Lockdown"—Kanye West Bottom 3
Results show solo"Moonlight Sonata"—Smart Sleep With Classical
5 Russian folk dance "Kalinka"—Barynya Bottom 3
Jive "Stuff Like That There"—Bette Midler
Results show solo"Baby's Romance"—Chris Garneau
6Jason Glover Contemporary "If It Kills Me (The Casa Nova Sessions)"—Jason Mraz Safe
Performance show solo"Violento (Up Mix)"—Bailongo!
7Brandon Bryant Smooth Waltz "May It Be"— Hayley Westenra Safe
Pop Jazz "Battlefield"—Jordin Sparks
Performance show solo"Let the Drummer Kick"—Citizen Cope
8Ade Obayomi Samba "LoveGame"—Lady Gaga Safe
Hip-Hop "Move (If You Wanna)"—Mims
Performance show solo"Feedback"—Janet Jackson
9Evan Kasprzak Jazz "Heartbreaker"—MSTRKRFT featuring John Legend Winner
Kayla RadomskiContemporary"The Four Sections: IV (Full Orchestra)"—Steve Reich
Brandon Bryant Paso Doble ”Tetsujin"— from The Matrix Revolutions†
Final solo"Por una Cabeza"—The Tango Project

Acting career

Shortly after completing So You Think You Can Dance, Mason turned her attention to acting. Her on-screen career began when she starred in the Halloween episode of Nickelodeon's hit show, Big Time Rush . From there, she appeared in The Bling Ring , CSI: Crime Scene Investigation , The Fresh Beat Band and Hollywood Heights before landing the recurring role of Cozzette on ABC Family's Bunheads and leading roles in Hot Mess and Delirium. She has also booked roles on Major Crimes and Secret Life of the American Teenager as well as several smaller, independent projects. Mason had a recurring role on ABC's hit medical drama Grey's Anatomy as Dr. Sam Bello. [19]

In February 2018, it was announced that she joined the pilot of Roswell, New Mexico as Liz Ortecho. [20] [7] The CW ordered the show to series on May 11, 2018. [21]

Mason performed on November 29, 2009 at the Dizzy Feet Gala in Los Angeles, California at the Kodak Theatre. She and Jason Glover performed their popular contemporary piece, "If It Kills Me", choreographed by Travis Wall, and originally performed Top 10 week on So You Think You Can Dance. [22] Glover has described Mason as "Unique. You just don’t find dancers like her. She has beautiful lines, is funky and charismatic, and has so much life onstage. Not only does it show in her movement but also on her face. Jeanine is a brilliant performer and one of my favorite people to watch—not just in our group, but out of any dancer I've seen, from Gregory Hines to Gene Kelly." [23]

On November 9, 2010, Mason performed a contemporary-ballroom dance with Mark Ballas to John Legend's "Ordinary People" on the television show, Dancing With the Stars . [24]

Her sister, Alexis, also auditioned for the eighth season of So You Think You Can Dance, and made it to the final solo performances before Top 20 in Vegas. [25]

Personal life

In March 2023, Mason announced her engagement. [5] In late 2023, Mason married a man named Nicholas, who is a major in the U.S. Army Reserves. [6] [26]

Filmography

Film
YearTitleRoleNotes
2014 Default Marcela
2016El Empantanado (The Muddy)Heili
2017The ArcherRebecca Rosinsky
2020 Christmas on the Square Felicity Sorenson
2024 Megamind vs. the Doom Syndicate Christina Christo [27] Voice
TBA Viral JulesPost-production
Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
2010 Big Time Rush MuffyEpisode: "Big Time Halloween"
2011 The Fresh Beat Band AmyEpisode: "Step It Up"
2011The Bling RingBossoTelevision film
2011 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Gween SeligsonEpisode: "Brain Doe"
2012 Hollywood Heights Natalie2 episodes
2013 Bunheads Cozzette7 episodes
2013 The Secret Life of the American Teenager BebeEpisode: "Money for Nothin'"
2013 Major Crimes HeatherEpisode: "Jailbait"
2014 Delirium Hana TateUnsold Fox pilot
2014 Awkward ShayneEpisode: "Prison Breaks"
2014 You're the Worst DanaEpisode: "Equally Dead Inside"
2014 NCIS: Los Angeles Bonnie FloresEpisode: "The Grey Man"
2016 Of Kings and Prophets Merav Main role; 9 episodes
2017SearchersJuniperTelevision film
2017Ride OvershareNatalieEpisode: "Natalie"
2017 Daytime Divas Nick2 episodes
2017 Criminal Minds Helen PierceEpisode: "To a Better Place"
2017–18 Grey's Anatomy Dr. Sam BelloRecurring role; 12 episodes
2018 Grey's Anatomy: B-Team ABC webseries; 3 episodes
2019–2022 Roswell, New Mexico Liz OrtechoLead role
2020–2022 Trolls: TrollsTopia Minuet SonataMain voice cast; 11 episodes
2021 Grace and Frankie Dr. GreenEpisode: "The Circumcision"
2023 Upload Karina SilvaRecurring role; 5 episodes
2024 Megamind Rules! Christina ChristoVoice role; 6 episodes
2024 WondLa EvaLead voice role
2024 Cross RebeccaMain cast (season 2)
2024 The Perfect Couple HyacinthRecurring role; 2 episodes

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