Selenis Leyva is best known as Actress who has an estimated Net Worth of $1 Million. Orange Is the New Black star in the role of Gloria Mendoza who had a recurring role as Detective Mariluz Rivera in Law & Order. She was born on May 26,1972, Baracoa, Cuba. She was cast in the 2014 film St. Vincent, starring Melissa McCarthy and Bill Murray. She made her professional acting debut in 1999 in a different role for the series Law & Order and also appeared in an episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit that same year. She appeared in an episode of Elementary, starring Jonny Lee Miller. She was born in Baracoa, Cuba and raised in The Bronx, New York. She has a daughter named Alina. Her zodiac sign is Gemini.
Selenis Leyva Bio, Wiki
Best Known For
Being cast in the role of Gloria Mendoza in the comedy-drama web series, Orange is the New Black.
Having made guest appearances in the popular TV series such as Law & Order, The Good Wife, and The Sopranos.
Having appeared in a supporting role in the legal drama movie, Custody, which had acclaimed actress Viola Davis in the lead role.
Nick Name
Selenis
Full Name
Selenis Leyva
Birth Place
Baracoa, Cuba
Residence
New York City, New York, United States
Education
Selenis Leyva went to the LaGuardia High School of the Performing Arts. However, before she got admission at LaGuardia, she was told by a guidance counselor that she had no chances of getting in any arts high school in New York City.
Profession
Actress
Manager
Selenis Leyva is represented by Long Island-based Hartig-Hilepo Agency, Ltd.
Family
Siblings – Arnol Leyva (Younger Brother), Isa Leyva (Younger Sister), Tony Leyva (Younger Brother), Amber Leyva (Younger Sister), Marizol Leyva (Younger Sister, transgender woman) (Model, Cook, and Activist)
Recurring role (Seasons 1-2), Series regular (Season 3-Season 7), 88 episodesALMA Award for Outstanding Special Achievement in Television (2014)Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series (2015–2016)Nomination — Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series (2018)