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Olga Merediz

Television Actress / Film Actress / Actress / Voice Actress / Stage Actress | * 02/15/1956 (68) | Guantanamo Bay (Cuba)
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Olga Merediz (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. Her television credits include NBC's 2016 series Shades of Blue and Netflix 's Orange Is the New Black. ()
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Olga Merediz is an American film, TV, Broadway, and voice over actress.

Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Comedies | Crime

Known for these Movies & Shows

The story of Usnavi, a bodega owner who has mixed feelings about closing his store and retiring to the Dominican Republic or staying in Washington Heights. ...

In the Heights

PG-13

2021 | 3.7/5 | 2h 23min
Drama, Music, Romance / Love
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A motorcycle stunt rider considers committing a crime in order to provide for his wife and child, an act that puts him on a collision course with a cop-turned-politician. ...

The Place Beyond the Pines

R

2013 | 3.5/5 | 2h 20min
Drama, Crime
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A single-camera ensemble comedy following the lives of an eclectic group of detectives in a New York precinct, including one slacker who is forced to shape up when he gets a new boss. ...

Brooklyn Nine-Nine

TV-14

2013 | 4.1/5 | 21min per episode
Comedy, Crime
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Dr. Jason Bull is the brilliant, brash, and charming founder of a hugely successful trial consulting firm. ...

Bull

TV-14

2016 | 3.5/5 | 43min per episode
Crime, Drama, Comedy
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Awards & Nominations for Olga Merediz

Drama Desk Award
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Movies with Olga Merediz as Actress(34)

as Joanne 'JoJo'2023 Somebody I Used to Know
as herself2023 My Two Moms (A Story of Separation)
as Abuela Alma Madrigal2022 Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl
as herself2022 Habla Loud
as Abuela Claudia2021 In the Heights
as Abuela Alma Madrigal (singing voice)2021 Encanto
as Beth2020 Godmothered
as Missy Goya2019 Fair Market Value
as Mother2019 Lesson #7 by Alberto Ferreras
as Mariana2017 The Light of the Moon
2017 Fluff
as Esthetician2016 Urge
as Jane2014 The Angriest Man in Brooklyn
as Moms2014 Fugly!
as Esa2014 Like Sunday, Like Rain
as Malena Gutierrez2013 The Place Beyond the Pines
as Herself - Narrator2010 Cuba: The Accidental Eden
as herself2009 In the Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams
as Teresa2009 Au Pair 3: Adventure in Paradise
as Aunt Mary2006 A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints
as Mrs. Miller2002 Changing Lanes
as Jenny2002 Apartment #5C
as ABA Receptionist2000 Center Stage
as Malin & Block Secretary2000 Requiem for a Dream
as Carmela1999 Things I Forgot to Remember
as Woman #1 in Window1997 White Lies
as Chairwoman1997 Drunks
as Beauty Shop Lady1996 Marvin's Room
as Blanca1996 Evita
as Roz1994 Angie
as Female #21991 The Super
as Nidia1991 City of Hope
as Mrs. Valentin1990 Q & A
as Noreen's Client1984 The Brother from Another Planet

TV Shows/Series with Olga Merediz as Actress(22)

as Connie Serrano2022 Blockbuster
as Francisca2020 Diary of a Future President
as Francisa2020 Diary of a Future President
as Warden Gloria Salazar2018 New Amsterdam
as Judge Ollis2016 Bull
as Abuela2016 Stuck in the Middle
as Alma2014 Saint George
as Julia Diaz2013 Brooklyn Nine-Nine
as Lourdes2013 Orange Is the New Black
as Inez2010 Blue Bloods
as Gloria2003 Hope & Faith
as Mrs. Martinez2001 Law & Order: Criminal Intent
as Judge Roberta Martinez1999 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as Veronica Nash1999 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as Fran1999 The Sopranos
as Rosaria Mendez1990 Law & Order
as Martha Gonzales1990 Law & Order
as Judge Louise Castillo1990 Law & Order
as Elena Calderon1990 Law & Order
as Allard Harper1990 Law & Order
as Narrator1982 Nature
as Narrator (voice)1982 Nature

Movies with Olga Merediz as Crew(2)

Directing/Director2023 My Two Moms (A Story of Separation)
Production/Producer2023 My Two Moms (A Story of Separation)

Additional Information

Born: Wednesday, 02/15 1956 (February) in Guantanamo Bay (Cuba) (current age: 68 years + 68 days)
Zodiac sign: Aquarius (Chinese zodiac sign: Monkey)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Member of: SAG-AFTRA
Olga Merediz frequently works together with these people:
Lou Martini Jr. (18x, Actor)
William H. Burns (15x, Actor)
Dick Wolf (14x, Crew)
Adam LeFevre (14x, Actor)
James Biberi (14x, Actor)
James Murtaugh (13x, Actor)
Tibor Feldman (13x, Actor)
Robert Turano (13x, Actor)
Michelle Hurst (12x, Actress)
Bruce MacVittie (12x, Actor)
William Hill (12x, Actor)
Lin-Manuel Miranda (11x, Actor)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:42474, Added: 05/14/2018, Last updated: 04/22/2024