Maria Bartiromo and Jeanne Tripplehorn bio

Maria Bartiromo was the first American journalist to broadcast live at the New York Stock Exchange. She has a number of highly acclaimed shows under her belt. Being a veteran broadcaster having a total of two decades of experience covering economics and business news Bartiromo has been instrumental in positioning CNBC as one of the most prestigious on the market in its economic and business segment. Maria's highly successful journalism career leads one to believe she was meant to be in this field. Maria when she was young wasn't sure about her career choice. She would dream of being singing one day, then an interior designer the next. Journalism was too exciting for her to ignore. This vivacious lady isn't only an outstanding journalist, she is can also be a source of inspiration to women who want to make the big time in a male dominant society. In addition to being one of "50 Faces of Decade" she was the first female journalist who was inducted into Cable Hall of Fame. Apart from being a columnist, author and broadcaster Ayala is also a broadcaster, author and columnist. Ayala also works as an freelance journalist.

Jeanne Marie Tripplehorn is an American actor in the field of film and television as well as a theatre actress. Since the age of 27 she has performed as professional active as a thespian. Her acting debut was on stage during an off-Broadway production of The Big Funk by John Patrick Shanley in the year 1990. In The Perfect Tribute, she was given her first TV appearance one year later. She got her first role as a character supporting in the movie Basic Instinct. This marked the start of her career career. The Firm was the film where she became the leading woman for the very first time and for the only time. This was opposite Tom Cruise, Gene Hackman and many others. In the 90s, her work was a collaboration with Hollywood's top stars such as Gwyneth in Sliding doors Hugh Grant Mickey Blue Eyes, and Julie Andrews Relative Values. In the hit international crime procedural Crime Minds Dr. Alex Blake was recently played by her.