Teresita Fernandez is an American actor best known for playing Artist in Fata Morgana.
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Best Known For:Fata Morgana
Breakthrough:Awarded the MacArthur Foundation Fellowship (Genius Grant) in 2005
10 Quick Facts About Teresita Fernandez
- Full Name: Teresita Fernandez
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: Fata Morgana
- Current Role: Visual Artist
- Age: 57 years old
- Date of Birth: May 12, 1968
- Place of Birth: Miami, Florida
- Marital Status: Married
- Specialization: Model and Actor
Teresita Fernandez Age
Teresita Fernandez is about 58 years old as of 2026. Teresita Fernandez was born in 1968.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at Florida International University and Virginia Commonwealth University.
- Florida International University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Fine Arts
- Period: 1990
- Virginia Commonwealth University
- Qualification: Master's degree
- Field of Study: Fine Arts
- Period: 1992
Career & Work
Teresita Fernandez's career includes acting and entertainment roles with U.S. Commission of Fine Arts.
Organization: U.S. Commission of Fine Arts
Role: Commissioner
Period: 2011–2014
Details: Appointed by President Barack Obama.
Rise to Fame
Teresita Fernandez rose to prominence for her role on Fata Morgana.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Fata Morgana and Seattle Cloud Cover.
Other
- Work: Fata Morgana (Artist, 2015) — A 500-foot-long sculpture installed in New York's Madison Square Park.
- Work: Seattle Cloud Cover (Artist, 2006) — A permanent installation at the Olympic Sculpture Park in Seattle.
Lesser Known Facts
- Fernandez was the first Latina to serve on the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Teresita Fernandez
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Hispanic / Latino
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: May 12, 1968
- Age: 57
- Birthday: May 12
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Place of Birth: Miami, Florida
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Business
