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My dad likes to recite the story of 'Pablo the Donkey' before dinner to teach us the real meaning of Christmas. Every year, it's the same; every year, we cringe!

Mallory Jansen

My dad likes to recite the story of 'Pablo the Donkey' before dinner to teach us the real meaning of Christmas. Every year, it's the same; every year, we cringe!

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About Mallory Jansen

Mallory Jansen is an Australian actress. She co-starred as Madalena in the ABC series Galavant. Following the cancellation of Galavant, she joined the cast of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. as Aida, Agnes Kitsworth, the human template of the former, and Madame Hydra.
In 2014, she played Helena Christensen in the two-part miniseries INXS: Never Tear Us Apart. She had recurring roles in the ABC Family sitcoms Baby Daddy and Young & Hungry.
Mallory trained in 2011 in New York at Stella Adler Studio of Acting.