Diane Guerrero (born July 21, 1986) is a versatile actress and author who rose to fame for her role as Maritza Ramos on the Netflix series Orange is the New Black.
She is the author of the book, In the Country We Love: My Family Divided and also an advocate for the immigrant community.
| Diane Guerrero | |
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| Quick Facts | |
| Birth Date: | July 21, 1986 |
| Birth Place: | New Jersey, U.S |
| Nationality: | American |
| Occupation: | Actress |
| Height: | 5 feet 2 in |
| Weight: | 60 kg |
| Net Worth: | $2 million |
Early Life
Diane Guerrero was born on July, 1986 in New Jersey to parents from Colombia. She grew up in Boston, Massachusetts. She is the only person in her family with American citizenship as she chose to stay in the United states when her parents and older brother was deported back to Colombia.
She went to Boston Arts Academy, a performing arts high school and studied acting at the Susan Batson Studios in Mew York City.
Career
Guerrero became known for her role of Maritza Ramos in the Netflix series Orange is the New Black, in 2012
She got a recurring role in the CW series Jane The Virgin in 2014 and was also cast in a regular role for season 2 of Superior Donuts.
She released her book, In the Country We Love: My Family Divided in 2016. The book which was written with Michelle Burford, is a memoir about her parents being deported when she was 14 years of age.
She played the role of Jane in the DC Universe series Doom Patrol in July 2018.
Filmography
- Saved by the Pole
- Open Vacancy
- Peter and John
- Taxi Broklyn
- Jane the Virgin
- Superior Donuts
- Doom Patrol
- Body of Proof
- Orange is the new Black
Personal Life
Diana Guerrero was previously in a relationship with Joseph Ferrara from 2015 to 2016.
She was also rumored to be dating Milo Ventimiglia.
Net Worth
Diane Guerrero is an American actor with an estimated net worth of $2 million.
Social Media
- Instagram: @dianexguerrero
- Twitter: @dianeguerrero_