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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

LATEST ARTICLES

New on TV today: Wednesday 23 June

Enslaved starts a run on S3, along with seven returning shows on other channels.

Durban Gen takes on Imbewu on Family Feud SA

Series stars compete this Sunday (27th). See who's in each team.

Legacy Teasers - July 2021

Petra has tough decisions to make.

Imbewu Teasers - July 2021

Tragedy! Was it murder or suicide?

New on TV today: Tuesday 22 June

Netflix explores eight game-changing moments in the docuseries This Is Pop.

Twist of Fate Teasers - June 2021

Rather late than never! Season 5 wraps soon, followed immediately after by Season 6.

Lingashoni Teasers - July 2021

Old enemies take aim at the Mchunu brothers.

The River 2 on Mzansi Magic Teasers - July 2021

"Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive." Dambisa's lies catch up with her.

Durban Gen Teasers - July 2021

A love triangle with MacGyver in the middle!

New on TV today: Monday 21 June

There are eight returning shows tonight, on channels including 1Magic, Vuzu, S3 and Telemundo.

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