Vanessa Rubio
Born (1983-12-06) December 6, 1983 (age 40)[1]
New Jersey, U.S.
EducationNew York University
OccupationActress
Years active2010–present
Notable creditCarmen Diaz in Cobra Kai

Vanessa Rubio (born December 6, 1983) is an American actress known for her role as Carmen Diaz in the Netflix comedy-drama television series Cobra Kai.[2]

Rubio was born in[3] and grew up in New Jersey, and is from "a first-generation Colombian family."[4] Her parents came to New Jersey from Colombia.[5] After she graduated from New York University, she studied in a summer program at American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York and decided to become an actress. She continued to study and work in different studios.[5]

Partial filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes Refs
2018–present Cobra Kai Carmen Diaz Main role (seasons 4–5) / Recurring role (seasons 1–3) [6]
2021 Bonding Gina [7]
2020 Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Nagaina Recurring role (season 2) [6]
2019 Dolly Parton's Heartstrings Cimmaron Rose [6]
2017 Master of None Hostess Episode: "Dinner Party" [8][9]

Film

Year Title Role Refs
2016 The Hudson Tribes Bella [4]
2019 Blood Bound Elicia [10]

References

  1. ^ "Vanessa Rubio". TVInsider. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  2. ^ Parker, Ryan (2021-12-29). "'Cobra Kai' Star Vanessa Rubio Takes Great Pride in Series' Latino Representation and Character Empowerment". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
  3. ^ "Cobra Kai Actress Vanessa Rubio is Proud of the Series Latinx Representation". Hola. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
  4. ^ a b "Vanessa Rubio". 1883 Magazine. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
  5. ^ a b "Cobra Kai's Vanessa Rubio on Carmen's Inspiring Role and the Playlist she created for Her". abookof.us. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
  6. ^ a b c Otterson, Joe (2021-02-26). "Cobra Kai' Promotes Vanessa Rubio, Peyton List to Series Regulars for Season 4, Show Adds Two to Cast". Variety. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
  7. ^ Fogarty, Paul (2021-01-28). "Who is Gina in 'Bonding'? Meet the actress behind season 2's new addition". HITC. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
  8. ^ Giusto, Joe. "The Cast of Cobra Kai: Then and Now". New Arena. Retrieved 2023-04-02.
  9. ^ Forward, Devon (2023-01-31). "Why Carmen From Cobra Kai Looks So Familiar". Looper. Retrieved 2023-04-02.
  10. ^ Crowley, Dev (2019-01-10). "A Most Uncomfortable Viewing: 'Blood Bound' (2019) Movie Review". Pop Horror. Retrieved 2023-04-02.

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