Jonis Bascir (aka Bashir) | |
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Born | 17 September 1960 Rome, Italy |
Residence | Rome |
Occupation | actor, musician |
Years active | 1990s–present |
Website | www |
Jonis Bascir is a Somali-Italian actor and musician.
Jonis is son of Muheddin Hagi Bascir, and was born in Rome, Italy 1960. His father is Somali and his mother is Italian.
Growing up, Jonis lived between six to ten years in Somalia.
He is a relative of Haji Bashir Ismail Yusuf, the first President of the Somali National Assembly.
Jonis is married to Nicoletta.
Professionally, Jonis is best known for his role on the * Un medico in famiglia (1998–2008, Rai 1) television series. He has also appeared in Il mercante di pietre (The Stone Merchant, 2006), Anita Garibaldi (2012) and Regalo a sorpresa (2013).
Additionally, Jonis regularly performs with his own band.
He has likewise served as a spokesperson for the Köse café brand.