Cuban/American actress Yessenia Cossio was born and raised in Miami, FL. She is the second child to Elsa J. Cossio a self employed mother, father Jose A. Cossio, a company driver & personal trainer, and younger sister to Jose Cossio Jr., an auto technician. At the early age of 5, Cossio expressed an interest for the performing arts and was immediately enrolled in dance classes. By the age of 9, she began singing at her school chorus, Joe Hall Elementary and in local Church. Although, she loved her craft, something was still missing. Yessenia is a high school graduate from G. Holmes Braddock Sr. High where she performed her first unforgettable scene, at the age of 18, with a fellow student from her English class about "Women's Rights". After her incredible performance, she was highly encouraged by her teacher and classmates to join a drama class. After all the great feedback and passion she felt while performing, Cossio decided that she wanted to make acting her career.Working in the corporate industry for 6 years specializing in Human Resource, Computer Technician, Medical Billing, Retail and even going door to door selling small kitchen appliances. She found it difficult to balance a normal 9-5pm job and going to castings, so she quit the corporate life to pursue to her dreams.In January 2014 after her risky but determined decision to quit the corporate world, her acting career started to sky rocket becoming one of the most sought out actresses in the Independent Film Industry in Florida. Completing 8 short films 1 feature and 5 principal roles. As a recognized hard working actress and business woman, Cossio is now producing two Independent films "Betrayal" directed by Jorge Saumell & "Hunted" directed by Antonio Oliva. Also, well known for her acting in music video "Como Yo" by known reggaeton artists Nolo y Phade and music video "Home Alone" by Guelo Star feat. Redman. In addition, she works part-time for special events company "Events by Eli" performing Disney characters such as "The Queen of Hearts" as a humantable and special occasion dancer for events held by professional basketball executive Patt Riley.She has also made a name for herself in the modeling, fitness & pageant industry. Shooting for magazine and calendars with known celebrity photographers such as, AlexG & Carolina Gonzalez "Status Fitness Magazine", Mike Vetty "Madness Modeling", Steve Rosenberg "The Classmate USA Spring Break Calendar" Runway modeling for known designer Nora Marvilli held by "Bella Fashions" and won her first pageant title as "Miss Florida U.S Nation Ambassador" and was even a guest judge for "Miss Miami VIP" pageant hosted by Events by Eli. Show less «