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Daphne Rubin-Vega is best known for the roles she originated, including Mimi (RENT) and Conchita (Anna in the Tropics), both of which earned her Tony Award nominations. Other originated roles include Dolores in Empanada Loca, Rahmi in Gum, Sofia in Nilo Cruz' Two Sisters and a Piano, Canary Mary in Suzan-Lori Parks' F-ing A, and Lucy in Jack Goes Boating at The Public. She appeared in the Broadway revivals of A Streetcar Named Desire (Stella), The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Magenta) and Les Miserables (Fantine).



Her film credits include detective Gloria Perez in Wild Things, Flawless, opposite Robert De Niro, and reprising the role of Lucy in the film version of Jack Goes Boatingrs.

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STAGE CREDITS

Tennessee Williams's The Night of the Iguana Tennessee Williams's The Night of the Iguana
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival Production, 2023
Maxine Faulk
My Broken Language My Broken Language
[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theater World Premiere Production, 2022
Performer
In the Heights In the Heights
[Motion Picture]
2020 Motion Picture, 2020
Daniela
Miss You Like Hell Miss You Like Hell
[Off-Broadway]
The Public Theater New York Premiere, 2018
Beatriz
Super Shaw Women
[New York]
Gingold Theatrical Group's Project Shaw Production, 2017
Performer
Daphne's Dive Daphne's Dive
[New York]
Signature Theatre World Premiere Production, 2016
Inez
Los Monologos de la Vagina Los Monologos de la Vagina
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Spanish-language Revival, 2014
Performer [Replacement]
Romeo and Juliet Romeo and Juliet
[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Production, 2013
Nurse
A Streetcar Named Desire A Streetcar Named Desire
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2012
Stella Kowalski
Blood From a Stone Blood From a Stone
[Off-Broadway]
The New Group Production, 2011
Yvette
Jack Goes Boating
[Off-Broadway]
2007
Lucy
Les Miserables Les Miserables
[Broadway]
Return Engagement [Broadway], 2006
Fantine
Everythings Turning Into Beautiful
[Off-Broadway]
2006
Brenda
Rent Reunion Concert
[Broadway]
Reunion Concert, 2006
Mimi Marquez
Bernarda Alba
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2006
Martirio
Martirio
Between Us
[Off-Broadway]
2004
Grace
Chef's Theater: A Musical Feast
[Off-Broadway]
2004
Performer
Anna in the Tropics Anna in the Tropics
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Conchita
F-ing A
[Off-Broadway]
2003
Canary Mary
Free to Be... You and Me
[Off-Broadway]
2002
Performer
The Rocky Horror Show
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2000
Usherette
Magenta
Two Sisters and a Piano
[Off-Broadway]
2000
Sophia
Gum
[Off-Broadway]
1999
Performer
Rent Rent
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1996
Mimi Marquez
Rent
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1996
Mimi Marquez
Mimi Marquez
Bernarda Alba
[New York]
Workshop, 2005
Performer

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Daphne Rubin-Vega, Miss You Like Hell

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Daphne Rubin-VegaEmpanada Loca

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Daphne Rubin-VegaEmpanada Loca

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Daphne Rubin-Vega, A Streetcar Named Desire

Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Daphne Rubin-Vega, Anna in the Topics

The Lortels - 2003 - Outstanding Featured Actress

Daphne Rubin-Vega, Fucking A

Drama Desk Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Actress - Musical

Daphne Rubin-Vega, Rent


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Theatre World Awards - 1996 - Performance

Daphne Rubin-Vega, Rent

Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Daphne Rubin-Vega, Rent

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Daphne Rubin-Vega been in?

Daphne Rubin-Vega has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Daphne Rubin-Vega been in?

Daphne Rubin-Vega has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Daphne Rubin-Vega been nominated for?

Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Miss You Like Hell, Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Empanada Loca, Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Empanada Loca, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A Streetcar Named Desire, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Anna in the Topics, Outstanding Featured Actress (The Lortels) for Fucking A, Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Rent, Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Rent and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Rent.

What awards has Daphne Rubin-Vega won?

Daphne Rubin-Vega has won the Theatre World Award for her performance in Rent.

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