Born: 20 September 1982 (43 years old) Gender: Female
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Jessica Pimentel is an American actress and musician best known for her role as inmate Maria Ruiz on the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black. Recurring since Season 1, she was promoted to series regular for the fifth season. She is the lead singer of the heavy metal band Alekhine's Gun and is also a bass player.
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All My Children - Season 1
Pine Valley Kid
Law & Order - Season 13
Hooker
Law & Order - Season 20
Tina
Law & Order: Criminal Intent - Season 9
Gabriella Belteno
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 7
Selma Garcia
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 10
Joanne Suarez
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 17
Manuela Ozuna
Mercy - Season 1
Female Clerk
Orange Is the New Black - Season 1
Maria Ruiz
Orange Is the New Black - Season 2
Orange Is the New Black - Season 3
Orange Is the New Black - Season 4
Orange Is the New Black - Season 5
Orange Is the New Black - Season 6
Orange Is the New Black - Season 7
Person of Interest - Season 4
Floyd
Third Watch - Season 3
Josie
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