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Jessica Pimentel (born September 20, 1982) is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her role as Maria Ruiz on the Netflix original series Orange Is the New Black. She is also the lead singer of the metal band Alekhine's Gun and backing vocalist in the band Brujeria.
Jessica Pimentel is a Brooklyn-born Latina who starred as Maria Ruiz on Orange Is the New Black and won three SAG awards. She is also a classical violinist, a heavy metal vocalist, and a Tibetan Buddhist practitioner.
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Nov 30, 2016 · Learn how Jessica Pimentel balances her roles as Maria Ruiz on Orange Is the New Black and the frontwoman of Alekhine's Gun. Read about her childhood, her breakthrough, and her passion for heavy metal.
Feb 4, 2015 · Jessica Pimentel, who plays Maria in the Netflix show, talks about her audition process, working with a large cast, and winning a SAG Award. She also reveals her upcoming role in Person of Interest and her background in acting.
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Nov 22, 2023 · Actress, musician and all-round metalhead, Jessica Pimentel earned acclaim for her role as Maria Ruiz on Netflix's Orange Is The New Black from 2013 to 2019.
Jun 28, 2016 · The actress who plays Maria Ruiz in Orange Is the New Black talks about her character's journey, her Dominican heritage, and her musical passion. She also reveals which scene made her cry and how she felt about Poussey's death.
