Jackie Cruz

Named one of the ‘Top Latino Powerhouses in Hollywood Under 40’ by The Hollywood Reporter in November 2013, Jackie Cruz quickly established herself as a versatile talent in the entertainment industry. She first garnered attention with appearances on E!’s Kourtney and Khloé Take Miami in 2009, setting the stage for her acting career. Prior to this, Cruz explored her musical passions, working with will.i.am’s producers in the girl group Krush Velvet and independently releasing her debut extended play, Hollywood Gypsy, in 2010. She is also a member of the band ‘The Family Portrait.’ Cruz’s breakthrough role came as Marisol ‘Flaca’ Gonzales in the critically acclaimed Netflix series Orange Is the New Black.

Demonstrating her commitment to behind-the-scenes work, Cruz also transitioned into production, serving as an executive producer for the projects Nuevo Rico (2021) and Rosa (2020), and as a producer for The Dying Kind (2019), showcasing her growing influence in various facets of the industry. Most recently, Jackie Cruz continued to expand her acting portfolio with significant roles in 2024. She starred in the film History of Evil and delivered a compelling performance as Alyssa Pladl in the Lifetime television film Husband, Father, Killer: The Alyssa Pladl Story. Her consistent work across both television and film, coupled with her producing endeavors, underscores her multifaceted talent and continued evolution within the entertainment industry, establishing her as a dynamic and marketable presence.