Lisa Colon-Zayas won the hearts of viewers in the role of Tina Marrero in the series «Medved»
16 september 2024 в 22:13
Lisa Colon-Zayas captivated viewers in the series «Bear» in the role of Tina Marrero. A former cook turned sous-chef, she began her culinary career when she stumbled upon the restaurant «The Beef» in Chicago, which of course became «Bear» after Carmi (Jeremy Allen White) took over the management of his late brother Michael’s restaurant in the series. The more viewers learned about Tina, the more hearts Lisa won over. Now, having won her first Emmy award for her performance, Hollywood Life has gathered all the details you need to know about Lisa, her career, and more!
Lisa began her acting career studying theater at the State University of New York in Albany. Originally from the Bronx, she earned a bachelor’s degree in this field and continued to explore opportunities in off-Broadway productions.
The New York actress wrote, produced, and starred in her solo show «Sista Supreme», - which ran off-Broadway. The play was semi-autobiographical, focusing on the trials and tribulations of growing up in the Big Apple as a Latina in the 1970s and 80s.
Lisa’s first major role on the big screen was in 1995. Since then, she has steadily climbed the Hollywood career ladder. Among her most famous film works are «Flight 93», - «A Most Violent Year», - and «The Purge: Election Year».
Before landing her breakthrough role in «Bear», - Lisa appeared in numerous guest roles and cameos in various television shows. Her most popular works were in shows like «Law & Order», - «Sex and the City», - «Law & Order: Special Victims Unit», - «Dexter», - «Blue Bloods», - «Louie», - and many others.
The Hulu actress won her first Emmy award at the 76th Emmy Awards ceremony in September 2024. Accepting her award, Lisa delivered a powerful speech. But first, she admitted that although her husband, David Zayas, encouraged her to write a speech, she did not because she did not expect to win.
«Thanking her colleagues and family, Lisa concluded: «And to all the Latina women watching me — keep believing and voting. Vote for your rights»
Lisa began her acting career studying theater at the State University of New York in Albany. Originally from the Bronx, she earned a bachelor’s degree in this field and continued to explore opportunities in off-Broadway productions.
The New York actress wrote, produced, and starred in her solo show «Sista Supreme», - which ran off-Broadway. The play was semi-autobiographical, focusing on the trials and tribulations of growing up in the Big Apple as a Latina in the 1970s and 80s.
Lisa’s first major role on the big screen was in 1995. Since then, she has steadily climbed the Hollywood career ladder. Among her most famous film works are «Flight 93», - «A Most Violent Year», - and «The Purge: Election Year».
Before landing her breakthrough role in «Bear», - Lisa appeared in numerous guest roles and cameos in various television shows. Her most popular works were in shows like «Law & Order», - «Sex and the City», - «Law & Order: Special Victims Unit», - «Dexter», - «Blue Bloods», - «Louie», - and many others.
The Hulu actress won her first Emmy award at the 76th Emmy Awards ceremony in September 2024. Accepting her award, Lisa delivered a powerful speech. But first, she admitted that although her husband, David Zayas, encouraged her to write a speech, she did not because she did not expect to win.
«Thanking her colleagues and family, Lisa concluded: «And to all the Latina women watching me — keep believing and voting. Vote for your rights»
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