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Jessica Pimentel. 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.
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.
Jessica is the lead vocalist and recording guitarist for the Brooklyn, NY based heavy metal band Alekhine's Gun and featured vocalist, La Bruja Encabronada, in the iconic heavy music band Brujeria.
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Feb 4, 2015 · Jessica Pimentel, who plays Maria in the Netflix show, shares her audition story, her experience at the SAG Awards, and her upcoming role in Person of Interest. She also talks about the cast, the characters, and the challenges of working on a show with 40 actors.
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Jessica Pimentel is an actress, singer and musician best known for her role as Maria Ruiz on Orange Is the New Black. She is also a Tibetan Buddhist, a violinist and a heavy metal vocalist.
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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.
Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Jessica Pimentel is an American actress whose parents were immigrants from the Dominican Republic. She is a Latina of mixed heritage including Taino Native American.
