Olga Merediz
Olga Merediz (born February 15, 1956 in Guantánamo , Cuba ) is an American musical artist and actress .
Life
Olga Merediz came to the United States when she was five. In the early 1980s she worked as a musical actress, initially on Off-Broadway , and from 1984 on Broadway , in addition to film and television roles. In 1996 she played Blanca in the musical adaptation of Evita .
In 2008 she was nominated for a Tony Award for her supporting role in the musical In the Heights .
Filmography (selection)
- 1996: Evita
- 2011: Mr. Poppers Penguins ( Mr. Popper's Penguins )
- 2012: The Place Beyond the Pines
- 2014: Saint George (TV series, 10 episodes)
- 2014–2019: Orange Is the New Black (TV series, 6 episodes)
- 2017: Bounty Hunters (TV series, 5 episodes)
Musicals (selection)
- 1984: The Human Comedy
- 1987-2003: Les Misérables
- 2004: Reckless
- 2005–2015: Mamma Mia!
- 2008–2011: In the Heights
Web links
- Olga Merediz in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Olga Merediz at Internet Broadway Database
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Merediz, Olga |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American musical actress |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 15, 1956 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Guantánamo , Cuba |