Gabrielle Ruiz
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Gabrielle Ruiz | |
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 Ruiz in 2016 | |
| Born | December 12, 1984 Edinburg, Texas, United States |
| Alma mater | Oklahoma City University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Spouse |
Philip Pisanchyn (m. 2016) |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | www |
Gabrielle Ruiz (born December 12, 1984) is an American actress best known for playing the role of Valencia Perez on The CW musical comedy-drama series Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.[1][2][3][4] Prior to Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, she performed in several Broadway musicals.
Early life and education
[edit]Gabrielle was born to Eduardo and Sylvia Ruiz in Edinburg, Texas. Both parents are of Mexican heritage. She discovered her love of performing at a young age through dance. She was trained in dance at Melba's School of Dance and the Texas Association for Teachers of Dance. She also took vocal lessons and was part of the Texas All-State Choir.[5] She attended public schools through high school, and graduated from Oklahoma City University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance in 2007. While in college she was a member of the American Spirit Dance Company, OCU Rhythms, numerous musicals, work-study, and the Alpha Phi women's fraternity.[6]
Career
[edit]After college, Ruiz landed various roles on both television and Broadway.[citation needed] Her breakthrough role was playing Valencia Perez on The CW comedy-drama series Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.[6] Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator of Hamilton, saw her perform in his musical In the Heights and referred her to the CXG show producers. On the basis of his recommendation, she got an audition and then landed the part.
Personal life
[edit]On August 4, 2016, Ruiz married Philip Pisanchyn in a small private ceremony at a villa on Saint Martin.[7] They live in New York City and occasionally Los Angeles.[citation needed] On April 28, 2021 she gave birth to a girl, Mercedes.[8]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Sex, Love, and Salsa | Maria | Indie Film Award, Best Featured Actress |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | One Life to Live | Principal Dancer | Episode #1.9956 |
| 2009 | Sesame Street | Singing Electrician | Episode: "Y a Quest, Y Not?" |
| 2013 | Law & Order: SVU | Tina | Episode: "Deadly Ambition" |
| 2015–2019 | Crazy Ex-Girlfriend | Valencia Perez | Recurring role (season 1) Main role (seasons 2-4) |
| 2016 | Orange is the New Black | Singing Inmate #2 | Episode: "Power Suit" |
| 2018 | Alone Together | Linda | Episode: "Pop-Up" |
| 2019 | Modern Family | Anne | Episode: "Snapped" |
| 2019 | The Filth | Frantic Shopper | Episode: "Filthy Day Jobs" |
| 2019 | Better Things | Herself | Episode: "The Unknown" |
| 2020 | Action Nat and the Cat | Bell | Episode: "The Field Trip" |
| 2020–present | Star Trek: Lower Decks | Lieutenant Lemonts / Ensign Castro / T'Lyn | Voice, 9 episodes |
| 2021 | Mr. Mayor | Emily Biyata | Episode: "Dodger Day" |
| 2021–present | Spidey and His Amazing Friends | Rio Morales | [9] |
| Title | Role | Theater performed |
|---|---|---|
| If/Then | Featured, understudy Anne & Elena | Richard Rodgers Theater |
| Evita | Featured | Marquis Theater |
| In the Heights | Carla, understudy Nina & Vanessa | Richard Rodgers Theater |
| A Chorus Line | Diana Morales | Third National Tour |
References
[edit]- ^ "'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend': Rebecca and Valencia have more in common than Josh Chan". Zap2it. 2015-10-19. Archived from the original on 2015-10-20. Retrieved 2016-08-10.
- ^ Krauser, Emily (March 15, 2019). "Gabrielle Ruiz Talks Upcoming 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' Finale". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved 2020-08-29.
- ^ Bradley, Laura (November 19, 2016). "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend's Gabrielle Ruiz Is All in for Valencia's Feminist Awakening". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 2020-08-29.
- ^ Greenberg, Rudi (April 5, 2018). "Actress Gabrielle Ruiz loosens up for the 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' live tour". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2020-08-29.
- ^ "Gabrielle Ruiz of 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' on Hollywood Diversity and Boxed Water". vice.com. 10 March 2016. Retrieved 7 September 2018.
- ^ a b "Gabrielle Ruiz* ~ Bio". www.gabrielleruiz.net. Archived from the original on 2016-04-01. Retrieved 2016-04-08.
- ^ "See Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Star Gabrielle Ruiz's Gorgeous Wedding Photos!". 2016-08-05. Archived from the original on 2016-08-07. Retrieved 2016-08-08.
- ^ "Gabrielle Ruiz on Instagram: "Mercedes is here and oh what a beauty she is. Ty for all your prayers and well wishes. We felt them. More later after some more family time. Oh my baby girl, how you've made our world so beautiful. I love you, Philip. 🤍 4/28/2021"".
- ^ "Mother's Day Mayhem / Not-So-Fun House". DisneyNow. September 3, 2021. Archived from the original on September 7, 2021.
External links
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- 21st-century American actresses
- Actresses from Texas
- Oklahoma City University alumni
- Living people
- 1984 births
- American stage actresses
- American film actresses
- American television actresses
- Hispanic and Latino American actresses
- People from Edinburg, Texas
- Actresses from New York City
- Actresses from Los Angeles
- American actresses of Mexican descent