Jonis Bascir | |
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| Born | 17 September 1960 Rome, Italy |
| Occupations | actor, musician |
| Years active | 1990s–present |
| Spouse | Nicoletta |
| Parent | Haji Bashir Ismail Yusuf |
| Website | www |
Jonis Bascir (born 17 September 1960) is a Somali-Italian actor and musician.
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.
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]