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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.
Meneses began gaining attention with appearances in both television and film. One of her early roles was in the Showtime comedy series Sherman Oaks (1995), where she gained recognition as a cast member. She later portrayed Teresa Morales in the CBS Western drama Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman.
Her film credits include supporting roles in Selena (1997), Auto Focus (2002), and The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas (2000). On television, she appeared in various popular series, including Friends (as Joey Tribbiani’s sister Cookie), The Hughleys, Any Day Now, NCIS, Psych, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Suddenly Susan, and The Goldbergs.
One of her most memorable recurring roles was as Stefania, the Italian girlfriend of Robert Barone, in the sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond. In 2015, she was cast in the NBC sitcom Telenovela as Isabela Santamaria, a dramatic television star within the show’s storyline.
In addition to screen roles, Meneses has appeared in numerous stage productions in Los Angeles, showcasing her versatility as an actress. She was nominated for an ALMA Award for Favorite Supporting TV Actress, recognizing her contributions to portraying Latinx characters on screen.
Alex Meneses was married to hedge fund manager John H. Simpson in 2004. The couple later divorced. She has one daughter named Stella. Although private about much of her personal life, Meneses identifies as Roman Catholic and resides in Los Angeles.
Alex Meneses stands at a height of 1.71 meters. She has brown eyes and brown hair. Her favorite cities include her hometown of Chicago and Milan, reflecting her early modeling career. Red is cited as her favorite color. Although her exact net worth has not been publicly disclosed, she continues to work actively in the entertainment industry.
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