Dania Ramirez

Birth Name:

Dania J. Ramirez

Birth Place:

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Profession

Actress, Producer

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
Studied under Flo Greenberg at New York City's Actor's Workshop
When she was 15 and working at a convenience store, a modeling scout discovered her and cast her in a soda commercial
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
Some of her best known television roles include Rosie on "Devious Maids," Alex on "Entourage" and Blanca on 'The Sopranos․"
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․"

2008ALMA Award - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Television Series:Nominated
2008Imagen Award - Best Supporting Actress- Television:Winner
2009ALMA Award - Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series:Nominated
2014Imagen Award - Best Actress/Television:Nominated
2015Imagen Award - Best Actress - Television:Nominated
2016Vision Award - Best Performance - Comedy:Winner
2023Imagen Award - Best Actress - Drama (Television):Nominated

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