Alex Meneses, born Alexandra Estella DeAnna Meneses on February 12, 1965, in Chicago, Illinois, is of Mexican and Ukrainian descent. Her father is of Mexican heritage, while her mother is of Ukrainian background. Raised in a culturally diverse environment, Meneses showed an early interest in the performing arts.
She began dance lessons at the age of three and started working at a dance studio by the time she was twelve. Her exposure to the entertainment industry expanded while working as a makeup artist for The Second City, a renowned improvisational theater in Chicago. It was there that a talent agent first noticed her, sparking the beginning of her career in modeling and acting.
After graduating high school, Meneses moved to Milan, Italy, with the initial intention of spending three months pursuing modeling opportunities. Enthralled by the culture and the success she found, she ultimately stayed for two years and established herself as a successful fashion model in the Italian market.
Upon returning to the United States, Meneses relocated to Los Angeles to focus on her acting career. She studied at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, further honing her craft with a foundation in method acting. Her earlier training at The Second City also contributed to her ease in comedic roles.
| Birth Date: | 12 Feb, 1965 |
| Age: | 55 yrs |
| Occupations: | Television actor Film actor |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Chicago |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American actress |
| Net Worth 2021: | 6 million |