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Jessica Pimentel

Born: 20 September 1982 (38 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.

Television Roles

Show

Character

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

Maria Ruiz

Orange Is the New Black - Season 3

Maria Ruiz

Orange Is the New Black - Season 4

Maria Ruiz

Orange Is the New Black - Season 5

Maria Ruiz

Orange Is the New Black - Season 6

Maria Ruiz

Orange Is the New Black - Season 7

Maria Ruiz

Person of Interest - Season 4

Floyd

Third Watch - Season 3

Josie

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