Selenis Leyva

Cuban-American Actress Known for "Orange is the New Black"; Co-Author, "My Sister: How One Sibling's Transition Changed Us Both"

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Selenis Leyva Biography

Selenis Leyva, born and raised in The Bronx, has made a significant impact in the world of television and film. With a career spanning multiple popular series and films, Leyva is best known for her role as Gloria Mendoza on the Netflix comedy-drama series "Orange Is the New Black." Her performances have also been noted in the Disney+ series "Diary of a Future President," the NBC sitcom "Lopez vs. Lopez," and films such as "Custody," "Spider-Man: Homecoming," and "Creed III."

Aside from her standout roles in popular series and films, Leyva has shown her versatility as an actress with appearances in various TV shows. In 2015, she appeared in an episode of "Veep," followed by a recurring voice role in "DuckTales" from 2018 to 2021. Leyva also made appearances in "Dietland," "Maniac," "Murphy Brown," and "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit."

Leyva's accomplishments extend beyond the screen. Of Cuban and Dominican descent, she has contributed to the literary world as a co-author of the book "My Sister: How One Sibling's Transition Changed Us Both" alongside her sister, Marizol, and details their journey through Marizon's transition. Her work has been recognized with a Gracie Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Musical or Comedy, and nominations for the Imagen Award for Best Supporting Actress - Comedy (Television) for her roles in "Diary of a Future President" and "Lopez vs. Lopez."

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/01/2024.

Selenis Leyva Videos

  • Selenis Leyva on the Final Season of "Orange is the New Black"
    The final season of "Orange is the New Black" premieres Friday, July 26th. This segment aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News, Wednesday, July 3, 2019.
  • Selenis Leyva on Breaking Barriers for Afro-Latinas | Celebrity Page
    It's Women's History Month! This week, we're honoring Selenis Leyva for her work on Netflix hit "Orange is the New Black" and breaking barriers for...
  • OTINB's Selenis Leyva & Transgender Sister Marizol Leyva Tell All
    Orange Is the New Black‘s Selenis Leyva and her transgender sister Marizol talk about the pain they endured to protect one another from hard truths...

Selenis Leyva Books

  • My Sister: How One Sibling's Transition Changed Us Both
    My Sister: How One Sibling's Transition Changed Us Both

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Selenis Leyva is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Selenis Leyva for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Selenis Leyva generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Samira Wiley, Diane Guerrero, Cristela Alonzo, Robin Givens and Lea DeLaria. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Selenis Leyva for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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