Teresa Ruiz

Teresa Ruiz is an award-winning Mexican-American actress recognized for her compelling performances in film and television, including her notable role in “Narcos: Mexico.” After earning multiple Best Actress awards for her compelling performance in Gerardo Tort’s ‘Round Trip’ in 2009 and 2010, Teresa Ruiz solidified her reputation as a formidable talent. For her work in ‘Round Trip,’ Ruiz was honored with the Prix d’Interprétation Féminine at the Amiens International Film Festival in France (2009), the Silver Mayahuel at the Guadalajara International Film Festival (2009), the India Catalina in Colombia (2010), and Mexico’s prestigious Academy Award, the Ariel (2010). Her commitment to her craft was further recognized in 2013 when she was invited by Martin Landau to become a Lifetime Member of the esteemed Actors Studio, where he subsequently became her mentor. Beyond her acting accolades, Ruiz served as an Executive Partner of the production company Machete, which garnered the coveted Caméra d’Or at the 63rd Cannes Film Festival in 2010 for its film, ‘Año Bisiesto.’ Ruiz gained widespread international recognition for her critically acclaimed role as Isabella Bautista, a Mexican drug cartel leader, in the first two seasons of the Netflix series ‘Narcos: Mexico’ (2018-2020).

On the feature film front, Ruiz starred in the Mexican-Argentine drama ‘Noise’ (2022), a performance that contributed to the film receiving the Spanish Cooperation Award at the San Sebastián International Film Festival, further underscoring her international appeal and critical acclaim. Teresa Ruiz continues to select diverse and compelling projects, including the upcoming independent feature ‘Wrong Reasons,’ where she will star alongside a notable cast including Fred Armisen, David Koechner, and Kevin Smith. Her upcoming slate also features anticipated roles in ‘The Blue Mauritius’ and ‘Coyote,’ cementing her reputation as an in-demand, award-winning actress capable of delivering impactful performances across film and television.