Monica Ruiz is an American actress known for her work in television such as The Bold and the Beautiful and in commercials for major brands.
When she was studying at college, Ruiz worked as a model for extra money, and eventually began to go to castings for television shows too. In 2006 she won her first part in The Game, going on to star in The Birthday Boys and Baby Daddy before landing her first major part in a television series in The Bold and the Beautiful in 2020. She stars in the series as Dr Penny Escobar, having appeared in numerous episodes of the popular soap opera. Ruiz has also had small parts in Combo Panda and MJ: The Movie and The Exes in recent years, and has appeared in a high profile advertising campaign for sports brand Peloton. The advert which starred Ruiz as the central figure gained considerable attention from the media and public when it came out, and the actress has responded to the buzz with her trademark humour and warmth. She has also starred in other adverts for brands including Aviation Gin, Speedo, Nordstrom and Volkswagon.
Ruiz has become known as a talented actress and is highly sought after for television shows and advertising campaigns. She has two children with her husband and has been the star of multiple maternity campaigns too.