Sunkissed and bubbly with a touch of quirky charm, athleticism, and smart-girl allure, Bora Jasa is an accomplished actress, model, author, motivational speaker, and Ms. Nevada 2024. She was also crowned 1st Runner-Up at Ms. United States 2024. Beyond the stage, Bora is a passionate advocate for children’s mental health and author of the children’s book The Ugly Lobster, which she donates to classrooms throughout California and Nevada to support self-esteem and emotional wellness in youth.

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Bora grew up primarily in Orange County, California, with a few formative years spent in San Francisco. A natural water baby, she spent much of her childhood in and around the ocean. Her natural gift for movement and artistic vision led her to found her own dance team at just 17 years old, which she guided to two consecutive State Championship runner-up titles. Quickly becoming a sought-after choreographer in her city, she spent years coaching and inspiring dancers while simultaneously sharpening her acting skills at an intensive conservatory.

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Bora is often described as an Asian Cameron Diaz with a hybrid allure reminiscent of Tia Carrere and Maggie Q’s Nikita. Her versatility has made her a natural fit for both commercial and cinematic work. Career highlights include:

• National television commercials & print campaigns for Chase Bank, TJ Maxx, CitiBank, AT&T, L'Oréal, Volkswagen, Target, Amazon, and more.

• Television roles on CBS’s hit series S.W.A.T., FX’s Better Things, CW’s 90210, and a supporting role in the feature film Good Kids starring Ashley Judd.

• The role of Sharon in Yemane I. Demissie’s award-winning feature Dead Weight, which premiered at London’s Black Filmmakers International Film Festival.

• 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.

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She has also earned cover features in several magazines where she continues to spotlight her mission of empowering women and children.

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Adventurous at heart, Bora thrives on new experiences, cultures, and cuisines. From horseback riding, fishing, snorkeling, and ATV riding to solo world travels, her journey has taken her through the Amazon, bustling bazaars of India, and into the heart of Asia’s monsoon season—where she’s been known to try everything from street delicacies to crunchy larvae. Her bucket list still includes wild adventures like cooking meals in volcanic pools, Bear Grylls-style.

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Alongside her entertainment career, Bora is a dedicated entrepreneur, speaker, and caregiver. She cares for her mother after a traumatic brain injury that left her quadriplegic, a role that shaped her strength, empathy, and resilience even further. 

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As an entrepreneur, she ran a successful business crafting custom-painted wine glasses shipped across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Australia. Today, as a motivational speaker and confidence coach, Bora helps women reclaim their self-worth, find clarity, and step powerfully into both life and love.