Jackie Cruz
Actress and singer from 'Orange Is the New Black'
Born
August 8th, 1986
39 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in the United States, gained prominence through acting in television and music. Rose to fame with a leading role as Flaca Gonzales in the Netflix series 'Orange Is the New Black', which aired for seven seasons. Also pursued a music career and participated in various musical projects. Involved in advocating for Latinx representation in media and arts.
Role in 'Orange Is the New Black'
Music career with multiple singles
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