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Selenis Leyva is an American actress of Cuban and Dominican descent. She is known for her roles in Orange Is the New Black, Diary of a Future President, Spider-Man: Homecoming and Creed III.
Selenis Leyva is known for her roles in Spider-Man: Homecoming, Orange Is the New Black and Creed III. She was born in Cuba and has a sibling named Marizol Leyva. See her biography, awards, credits, photos and videos on IMDb.
- January 1, 1
- 1 min
- Baracoa, Guantánamo, Cuba
Selenis Leyva recounts her experience of preparing for what was a small part, and turning it into a life-changing role as an actor. Hear more amazing stories and insights from Selenis, alongside Lisa Ann Walter, Liza Colón-Zayas, and Carrie Preston in our recent Conversations, ‘Doyennes of Television: Journey of the Working Actor.’ 🎤 ...
Selenis Leyva was born on May 26, 1972 in Baracoa, Guantánamo, Cuba. She is an actress, known for Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), Orange Is the New Black (2013) and Creed III (2023). She has been married to Raul Rivera since August 25, 2001.
- May 26, 1972
Jun 26, 2015 · Selenis Leyva struggled for years as an actress of color before her big break playing Gloria on the hit show Orange is the New Black. She talks about...
Jun 27, 2017 · Gloria Mendoza, played by Selenis Leyva, is one of Litchfield’s most-vulnerable inmates after season five of Orange Is the New Black. The finale saw 10 fan-favorites, including Gloria, linking...
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The actress and author talks about her role in Creed III and her career as a Latina in the film industry. She shares her views on breaking the mold, opening doors for others and celebrating Latino stories.