Marisa Ramirez was born in 1977 and is an American actress. She attended Ramona Convent Secondary School, an all-girls institution located in Alhambra, California. Her interest in acting began early, and by the age of 13, she had already captured the attention of a major Los Angeles modeling agency, which led to an international modeling career. Upon returning home, Ramirez transitioned into acting and hosting roles.
Ramirez gained recognition through starring roles in several well-known daytime series. One of her most notable appearances has been as NYPD Detective Maria Baez on the CBS crime drama Blue Bloods, a role she took over following the departure of Jennifer Esposito. Prior to that, she portrayed Officer Riley Dunn on Body of Proof and starred as Lina Flores in Lifetime’s Against the Wall. Although the series received a positive response, it was not renewed for a second season.
Ramirez also portrayed Melitta in the Starz miniseries Spartacus: Gods of the Arena, which was filmed in New Zealand. These roles marked her growing presence in primetime television drama.
| Net Worth 2021: | 3 million |
