Olga Merediz Biography

Olga Merediz is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her of Abuela Claudia in the Broadway musical In the Heights, for which she received a Tony Award nomination for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical.

Olga played the role for the show’s entire Broadway run, and reprised the role in the film adaptation. On television she has appeared on NBC’s 2016 series Shades of Blue and Netflix’s Orange Is the New Black.

10 Quick Facts About Olga Merediz

Here is a list of 10 facts

• Name: Olga Merediz
• Age: 66 years (2022)
• Birthday: 15 February 1956
• Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
• Height: 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 m)
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: actress and singer.
• Marital Status: Single
• Salary: Under review
• Net worth:  $3 million

Olga Merediz Age

Olga is 66 years old as of 2022, she was born on 15 February 1956, in Guantánamo, Cuba, United States. She celebrates her birthday on 15 February  every year and his birth sign is Aquarius.

Olga Merediz Height

Olga stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 m)

Olga Merediz Weight

Olga Weighs 70 kg (154 lbs)

Olga Merediz Education

Orga graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Newcomb College, the former female counterpart to Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Olga Merediz Family, Parents, Siblings

Orga was born in Guantánamo, Cuba. She has not revealed much information about his parents and if he has any siblings. Olga left Cuba with her family when she was five years old to Miami, Florida. Thereafter, she relocated with her family to Puerto Rico where she grew up.

Olga Merediz Dating

Olga is currently single and she is not dating anyone. Despite her popularity Olga has made to keep her love life away from public since it is not clear if she has ever been in to a relationship. However we will let you know when she get in a relationship or when we discover any helpful information about her love life.

Olga Merediz Net Worth

Olga has an estimated net worth of $3 million dollars as of 2022. This includes her assets, money and income. Her primary source of income is her career as an actress and singer. Through his various sources of income, Olga has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Olga Merediz Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Olga Merediz

Olga Merediz Wiki

• Full Names: Olga Merediz
• Popular As: Olga Merediz
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: Actress and Singer
• Nationality: American
• Race / Ethnicity: Not known
• Religion: Not known
• Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual

Olga Merediz Birthday

• Age: 66 years (2022)
• Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
• Date of Birth: 15 February 1956, in
• Place of Birth: Guantánamo, Cuba, United States
• Birthday: 15 February

Olga MeredizBody Measurements

• Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 m)
• Weight: 70 kg (154 lbs)
• Eye Color: To be Updated
• Hair Color: To be Updated
• Shoe Size: To be Updated
• Dress Size: To be Updated
• Chest Size: To be Updated
• Waist Size: To be Updated
• Hip Size: To be Updated

Olga Merediz Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Not known
• Mother: Not known
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not known
• Marital Status: Single
• Dating / Boyfriend: None
• Children:None

Olga Merediz Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $3 million dollars
• Salary: Under review
• Source of Income: Actress and Singer

Olga Merediz Career

Olga made her film debut in 1984’s appearing on The Brother from Another Planet. Since then Olga has appeared in several films, including The Milagro Beanfield War (1988), City of Hope (1991), Evita (1996), Music of the Heart (1999), K-Pax (2001), Remember Me (2010), Custody (2016), Humor Me (2017). He then reprised her 2008 Tony Award nominated Broadway role as Abuela Claudia, in the film adaptation In the Heights (2021). She also portrayed Alma Madrigal in Encanto (2021).

On television Olga has appeared , in both dramas and comedies, include recurring and guest roles in Diary of a Future President, New Amsterdam, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Orange Is the New Black and Madam Secretary.

She has been a series regular in the UK television series Bounty Hunters and the comedy Saint George, has appeared in episodes of both Law & Order and Law & Order: SVU, and appeared as herself as a judge on Throwdown with Bobby Flay.In addition to In the Heights, her Broadway credits include Reckless at the Manhattan Theatre Club, Man of La Mancha, and Les Misérables. She also appeared as Rosie in Mamma Mia!.

Awards

• 2008 – Tony Awards, she received a nomination for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical
• 2007 – Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Ensemble Performance for her role in the off-Broadway run of In the Heights,
• 2003 – HOLA Tespis Award from the Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors.

Olga Merediz Films

• 2021 – In the Heights – Abuela Claudia
• 2021 – Encanto – Abuela Alma Madrigal (singing voice)
• 2020 – Godmothered – Beth
• 2019 – Fair Market Value – Missy Goya
• 2017 – The Light of the Moon – Mariana
• 2017 – Humor Me – Fortune Teller
• 2016 – Custody – Joyce
• 2016 – Urge – Esthetician
• 2016 – America Adrift – Sorida
• 2014 – The Angriest Man in Brooklyn – Jane
• 2014 – Top Five – Chelsea’s Mom
• 2014 – Like Sunday, Like Rain – Esa
• 2014 – Fugly! – Moms
• 2012 – One for the Money – Rosa Gomez
• 2012 – The Place Beyond the Pines – Malena Gutierrez
• 2011 – Mr. Popper’s Penguins – Nanny
• 2011 – Trouble in the Heights – Gloria
• 2010 – Remember Me – Aidan’s Professor
• 2006 – A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints – Aunt Mary
• 2004 – Imaginary Heroes – Maria
• 2002 – Changing Lanes – Mrs. Miller
• 2002 – Apartment 5C Jenny
• 2001 – K-PAX Transit Officer
• 2000 – Isn’t She Great – Mrs. Ramirez
• 2000 – Center Stage – ABA Receptionist
• 2000 – Requiem for a Dream Malin & Block Secretary
• TBA – Somebody I Used to Know Not yet released

Olga Merediz Tv Show

• 2022 – Blockbuster – Connie Serrano
• 2020–21 – Diary of a Future President – Francisca
• 2019–20 – Bull – Judge Ollis
• 2019 – Elena of Avalor – Felicia (voice)
• 2018–19 – New Amsterdam – Warden Gloria Salazar
• 2017–19 – Brooklyn Nine-Nine – Julia Diaz
• 2017–18 – Stuck in the Middle – Abuela
• 2017 – The Breaks
• 2017 – Bounty Hunters – Maria
• 2016–17 – Shades of Blue – Lorena Zepeda
• 2016 – Madam Secretary – Rep. Elle Vazquez
• 2015 – Alternatino – Mother
• 2014–19 – Orange Is the New Black – Lourdes
• 2014 – Saint George – Alma Lopez
• 2011 – Blue Bloods – Inez
• 2011 – Pan Am – Mrs. Rodriguez
• 2010 – Past Life – Carmen Santos
• 2009 – Au Pair 3: Adventure in Paradise – Teresa
• 2009 – Royal Pains – Esperanza
• 2005 – Go, Diego, Go! – Mrs. Marquez (voice)
• 2004 – The Jury – Leticia Schikert
• 2003–21 – Law & Order: Special Victims Unit – Veronica Nash / Judge Roberta Martinez
• 2003 – Dora the Explorer – Maestra Beatriz (voice)
• 2003 – Hope & Faith – Gloria
• 2002 – George Lopez – Aunt Cecilia
• 2002 – Law & Order: Criminal Intent – Mrs. Martinez
• 2001 – The Job – Yolanda Sommeriba
• 2001 – Third Watch – Judge
• 2000 – The Sopranos – Fran
• 1995 – Central Park West Anne
• 1991–2009 – Law & Order Various
• 1989 – Baby Cakes Check-out Girl
• 1988–89 – Tattingers – Nanette
• 1987–95 – ABC Afterschool Special – Mrs. Mathias / Dr. Montoya
• 1987 – Leg Work – Nuse
• 1986 – Another World – Dolores
• 1985 – The Cosby Show – Mrs. Rodriguez

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