Portia de
Portia Lee James DeGeneres, who is professionally known by the pseudonym Portia de Rossi, is an iconic model from Australia as well as a philanthropist and actor. The name she changed was legally registered in the year 15years old, adopting the title 'Portia', derived from the Shakespearean The Merchant of Venice', and then adopting the Italian designation 'de-Rosi' which she found to be elegant. Portia thinks that this is the most risky choice she's ever made. It was said by her that an inner struggle over her sexuality was the reason that prompted her to choose the name. Portia was introduced to film by appearing in the romantic-comedy drama film "Sirens," which featured Hugh Grant. The actress has appeared in numerous American television movies and series like 'Too Something and 'Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher and "Arrested Development, and 'Better Off Ted. The actress racked up massive popularity for the role of a Bostonlocated lawyer "Nelle" Porter in a comedy drama television series called "Ally McBeal.' Her character provided the comic relief for the series.



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