Dania Ramirez Biography

Fast Facts

• Was nominated for an ALMA Award for her performance in "Heroes" in 2008
• In 1999, she earned her degree from Montclair State University, where she was a successful volleyball player
• When she was 15 and working at a convenience store, a modeling scout discovered her and cast her in a soda commercial
• Studied under Flo Greenberg at New York City's Actor's Workshop
• Some of her best known television roles include Rosie on "Devious Maids," Alex on "Entourage" and Blanca on 'The Sopranos․"
• Made her action movie debut in "X-Men: The Last Stand," in which she played the villain Calisto, performing almost all of her own stunts
• Has appeared in such music videos as Jay'Z's "Streets Is Watching," LL Cool J's "Hush," Santana's "Into the Night," and Wisin & Yandel's "Dime Que Te Paso․"