Biography

Jackie Cruz rose to fame from her portrayal of “Marisol ‘Flaca’ Gonzales" on Netflix's critically acclaimed series, “Orange Is the New Black.” The original series created by Jenji Kohan became an award-winning magnet, releasing its 7th and final season in 2019. She has recently joined the cast of NBC’s acclaimed series Good Girls. Born in New York City, she spent her childhood between New York, Los Angeles, the Dominican Republic and Miami. She often says that she carries a little piece of each city with her. Raised by her mother and aunts, Jackie’s first love was always music, and now with a full album out, she is about to make her mark in the music scene. She independently produced and wrote her debut album, titled “Hija de Chavez”. The album includes her latest singles, ‘La Hora Loca’ and ‘Melly 16'. One of Jackie’s greatest passions is advocating for more representation of Latina women, and specifically Dominican women in Hollywood. She believes that everyone deserves representation in media.