Brooke Alexander (born December 13, 1963) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as con-artist Samantha Markham in ''

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'' (1994–1996).

Early life and education

Alexander was born in

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. She attended the

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Career

In 1980, she was Miss Hawaii World, later crowned

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, giving her the right to compete in the 1980

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pageant where she placed sixth runner-up. Alexander originated the role of con-artist Samantha Markham on ''

'' in 1994 and played the role until 1996. She has had roles in ''

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'', ''

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'', '' P.S. I Luv U'', ''

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'', and ''The Last Nightmaster'' and has also appeared on ''

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'' as Julia Michaels (2001). She was host of the ''WorldBeat'' on

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, then moved to

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in a correspondent capacity, also appearing daily in segments previewing the day's program schedule. From 2006 to 2007, she was a host of the "Real Simple" lifestyle television program based on ''

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'' magazine.

Personal life

On September 26, 2009, Alexander married tennis player Marko Zelenovic. She give birth to a son named Jace in 2004.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* 1963 births American television actresses American television personalities American women television personalities Living people University of California, Los Angeles alumni Actresses from Honolulu Miss World 1980 delegates 21st-century American women {{US-tv-actor-1960s-stub