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Olga Merediz Biography

Birth Name:Olga Merediz

Birth Place:Guantanamo Bay, Cuba

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical in 2008
Won a 2003 HOLA Tepis Award from the Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors
Received the 2007 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Ensemble Performance
Earned a Bachelors of Arts degree from Tulane University
Is the original actress to portray the character Abuela Claudia in the Broadway play "In the Heights․"
Has served as a spokesperson for the New York City Transit Authority
Has performed in the off-Broadway production "The Human Comedy․"