Olga Merediz

Quick Facts

Full Name	Olga Merediz
Occupation	Television Actor
Date Of Birth	Feb 15, 1956(1956-02-15)
Age	68
Birthplace	Guantánamo
Country	Cuba
Horoscope	Aquarius

Olga Merediz Biography

Olga Merediz is one of the most popular and richest Television Actor who was born on February 15, 1956 in Guantánamo, Cuba. Merediz was born in Guantanamo, Cuba on February 15th 1956. Merediz left Cuba together with family members at five years old and moved to Miami, Florida. After that, she moved along with the rest of her family Puerto Rico where she grew to be. Merediz received an undergraduate degree from Newcomb College, the former female counterpart to Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Her television credits include Diary of a Future President for Disney+, NBC’s drama New Amsterdam(recurring), comedy Brooklyn Nine-Nine(recurring), Bull, and Shades of Blue. On Netflix she is a regular on 4 seasons on Orange Is the New Black. In the Madam Secretary series for CBS, Merediz portrayed the character in the role of Congresswoman Elle Vasquez. Merediz is a regular on the UK television show Bounty Hunters playing the part of Maria. The series premiered in 2014. Merediz was added to the ensemble in The George Lopez-led FX program, Saint George, playing Alma Lopez’s mother. Other television credits include Royal Pains, Blue Bloods, Pan Am, Law & Order: SVU(recurring), The Sopranos, The Job, The George Lopez Show, Third Watch, Law & Order as well as 100 Centre Street. She played recurring roles on The Jury as well as The Jury and Hope & Faith. Merediz was also featured in The pilot season of FOX television show Past Life, as well as in an episode of Throwdown featuring Bobby Flay as a judge.

2013 was the year that Latina Magazine featured her among the top 50 Top Latin Singers and Pop Stars of All Time. According to the publication, “The Cuban Broadway star knows how to dominate a live stage and owns it!”

Olga Merediz Net Worth

Olga Merediz is one of the richest Television Actor from Cuba. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Olga Merediz 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Olga Merediz (born February 15 1956) is an American actress. Merediz was the first to play Abuela Claudia, a character from The Broadway show In the Heights, for which she was awarded an Tony nomination for the Best Performance by an Actress who is Featured in the Musical. She played the character throughout the show’s Broadway run and will reprise her part as the adaptation film. Her credits on television include NBC’s series Shades of Blue and Netflix’s Orange Is the New Black.

In 2008, at the Tony Awards, she received an award for the best performance by an Actress of Featured Character in the musical for the Broadway production in the musical In the Heights. Alongside receiving her Tony Award nomination, Merediz received an award in 2007 for the Drama Desk award for Best Ensemble Performance in her part in the Off-Broadway version in In the Heights, as in 2003, she was awarded the HOLA Tespis Award , which was presented by the Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors.

Merediz’s motion picture credits include Custody, Humor Me, Top Five, The Place Beyond the Pines, The Angriest Man in Brooklyn, Mr. Popper’s Penguins, Remember Me, K-Pax, Apartment 5-C, Trouble in the Heights, Like Sunday, Like Rain, Fugly!, Requiem for a Dream, Angie, Evita, and Changing Lanes. She worked with Meryl Streep in both Marvin’s Room and Music of the Heart, and with Sidney Lumet in Q&A. Robert Redford directed her in The Milagro Beanfield War.

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Facts & Trivia

Olga Ranked on the list of most popular Television Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Cuba. Olga Merediz celebrates birthday on February 15 of every year.

Top Facts about Olga Merediz

1. Olga Merediz was born on February 15, 1956.
2. She is of Puerto Rican descent.
3. Merediz has appeared in over 30 films and TV shows.
4. She originated the role of Abuela Claudia in “In the Heights” on Broadway.
5. Merediz received a Tony nomination for her performance in “In the Heights.”
6. She won an Obie Award for her performance in “The Place Where We Live.”
7. Merediz has also worked as a voice actor for animated films and TV shows.
8. She played Angie’s mother on the TV show “Angie Tribeca.”
9. Merediz has released two albums as a singer.
10. She is known for her powerful singing voice and emotional performances.

Is Abuela Claudia in Encanto?

Colombian actress María Cecilia Botero portrays family matriarch Abuela Alma Madrigal, and Olga Merediz —who originated the role of Abuela Claudia in In The Heights— provides the character’s singing voice.

Is Olga Merediz Cuban?

Similar to her character, Merediz was born in Cuba. Her family then moved to Miami when she was five, and again to Puerto Rico, which is where she mainly grew up.

Who did Olga Merediz play in orange is the new black?

Olga Merediz (born February 15 1956) is an American Broadway actress. She portrays Lourdes in Orange Is the New Black.

Did Olga Merediz sing in the heights?

At the 2008 Tony Awards, she received a nomination for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical for the Broadway incarnation of In the Heights.

Is Isabella or Luisa older?

Born into the Madrigal family, Isabela is the eldest daughter of Julieta and Agustín, and the older sister of Luisa and Mirabel. In addition to being the niece of Félix, Pepa and Bruno, Isabela is also the cousin of Dolores, Camilo and Antonio.