Selenis Leyva is an American actor best known for playing Gloria Mendoza in Orange Is the New Black.
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Best Known For:The television show Orange Is the New Black
Breakthrough:Landed the breakout role of Gloria Mendoza in the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black in 2013
10 Quick Facts About Selenis Leyva
- Full Name: Selenis Leyva
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The television show Orange Is the New Black
- Date of Birth: March 2, 1972
- Age: 54 years old
- Place of Birth: The Bronx, New York
- Marital Status: Single
- Children: Alina Leyva
- Specialization: Actor
Selenis Leyva Age
Selenis Leyva is 54 years old. She was born on March 2, 1972, and her zodiac sign is Pisces.
Selenis Leyva Height
Selenis Leyva stands at a height of 5 feet 4 inches. This is approximately 163 cm.
Rise to Fame
Selenis Leyva rose to prominence for her role on the television show Orange Is the New Black.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Orange Is the New Black and Diary of a Future President.
- TV Show: Orange Is the New Black (Gloria Mendoza, 2013-2019)
- TV Show: Diary of a Future President (Gabi Cañero-Reed, 2020-2021)
Awards & Achievements
- Screen Actors Guild Award — SAG — Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
Selenis Leyva Family & Relationships
Selenis Leyva is single. She has 1 child, Alina Leyva.
- Siblings:
- Marizol Leyva
- Children:
- Alina Leyva (2003)
Personal Information
- Full Name: Selenis Leyva
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Hispanic / Latino
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: March 2, 1972
- Age: 54
- Birthday: March 2
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Place of Birth: The Bronx, New York
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 4 in
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Siblings: Marizol Leyva
- Marital Status: Single
- Children: Alina Leyva
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Marizol Leyva (Sibling • Transgender sister; co-authored book together)
