Gabrielle Ruiz

Gabrielle Ruiz (born December 12, 1984) is an American actress best known for playing the role of Valencia Perez on The CW musical comedy-drama series Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.[1][2][3][4] Prior to Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, she performed in several Broadway musicals.

Gabrielle Ruiz
Ruiz in 2016
Born (1984-12-12) December 12, 1984
Edinburg, Texas, United States
Alma materOklahoma City University
OccupationActress
Spouse
Philip Pisanchyn
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(m. 2016)​
Children1
Websitewww.gabrielleruiz.net

Early life and education

Gabrielle was born to Eduardo and Sylvia Ruiz in Edinburg, Texas. Both parents are of Mexican heritage. She discovered her love of performing at a young age through dance. She was trained in dance at Melba's School of Dance and the Texas Association for Teachers of Dance. She also took vocal lessons and was part of the Texas All-State Choir.[5] She attended public schools through high school, and graduated from Oklahoma City University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance in 2007. While in college she was a member of the American Spirit Dance Company, OCU Rhythms, numerous musicals, work-study, and the Alpha Phi women's fraternity.[6]

Career

After college, Ruiz landed various roles on both television and Broadway. Her breakthrough role was playing Valencia Perez on The CW comedy-drama series Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.[6] Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator of Hamilton, saw her perform in his musical In the Heights and referred her to the CXG show producers. On the basis of his recommendation, she got an audition and then landed the part.

Personal life

On August 4, 2016, Ruiz married Philip Pisanchyn in a small private ceremony at a villa on Saint Martin.[7] They live in New York City and occasionally Los Angeles. On April 28, 2021 she gave birth to a girl, Mercedes.[8]

Filmography
Film roles
Year Title Role Notes
2014 Sex, Love, and Salsa Maria Indie Film Award, Best Featured Actress
Television roles
Year Title Role Notes
2007 One Life to Live Principal Dancer Episode #1.9956
2009 Sesame Street Singing Electrician Episode: "Y a Quest, Y Not?"
2013 Law & Order: SVU Tina Episode: "Deadly Ambition"
2015–2019 Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Valencia Perez Recurring role (season 1)
Main role (seasons 2-4)
2016 Orange is the New Black Singing Inmate #2 Episode: "Power Suit"
2018 Alone Together Linda Episode: "Pop-Up"
2019 Modern Family Anne Episode: "Snapped"
2019 The Filth Frantic Shopper Episode: "Filthy Day Jobs"
2019 Better Things Herself Episode: "The Unknown"
2020 Action Nat and the Cat Bell Episode: "The Field Trip"
2020–present Star Trek: Lower Decks Lieutenant Lemonts / Ensign Castro / T'Lyn Voice, 9 episodes
2021 Mr. Mayor Emily Biyata Episode: "Dodger Day"
2021–present Spidey and His Amazing Friends Rio Morales [9]
Broadway/national tour roles
Title Role Theater performed
If/Then Featured, understudy Anne & Elena Richard Rodgers Theater
Evita Featured Marquis Theater
In the Heights Carla, understudy Nina & Vanessa Richard Rodgers Theater
A Chorus Line Diana Morales Third National Tour

References
  1. "'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend': Rebecca and Valencia have more in common than Josh Chan". Zap2it. 2015-10-19. Retrieved 2016-08-10.
  2. Krauser, Emily (March 15, 2019). "Gabrielle Ruiz Talks Upcoming 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' Finale". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved 2020-08-29.
  3. Bradley, Laura (November 19, 2016). "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend's Gabrielle Ruiz Is All in for Valencia's Feminist Awakening". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 2020-08-29.
  4. Greenberg, Rudi (April 5, 2018). "Actress Gabrielle Ruiz loosens up for the 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' live tour". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2020-08-29.
  5. "Gabrielle Ruiz of 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' on Hollywood Diversity and Boxed Water". vice.com. 10 March 2016. Retrieved 7 September 2018.
  6. "Gabrielle Ruiz* ~ Bio". www.gabrielleruiz.net. Archived from the original on 2016-04-01. Retrieved 2016-04-08.
  7. "See Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Star Gabrielle Ruiz's Gorgeous Wedding Photos!". 2016-08-05. Retrieved 2016-08-08.
  8. "Gabrielle Ruiz on Instagram: "Mercedes is here and oh what a beauty she is. Ty for all your prayers and well wishes. We felt them. More later after some more family time. Oh my baby girl, how you've made our world so beautiful. I love you, Philip. 🤍 4/28/2021"".
  9. "Mother's Day Mayhem / Not-So-Fun House". DisneyNow. September 3, 2021. Archived from the original on September 7, 2021.
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