Olga Merediz
American actress and singer (born 1956) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Olga Merediz[1][2] (born February 15, 1956) is an American actress and singer. Merediz originated the role 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. She played the role for the show's entire Broadway run, and reprised the role in the film adaptation.[3][4] Her television credits include NBC's 2016 series Shades of Blue and Netflix's Orange Is the New Black.
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Born | (1956-02-15) February 15, 1956 (age 68) Guantánamo, Cuba |
Citizenship | United States |
Alma mater | Tulane University |
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Years active | 1984–present |
Known for | Abuela Claudia in In the Heights |
Awards | Drama Desk Award HOLA Tespis Award |
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