Olga Merediz
Latest News on Olga Merediz:
Video: Alan Menken Breaks Down SPELLBOUND Opening Number (Nov 27, 2024)
Video: Rachel Zegler Performs 'My Parents Are Monsters' from SPELLBOUND (Nov 25, 2024)
Video: SPELLBOUND Featurette Showcases Magical Score (Nov 22, 2024)
Video: Alan Menken Breaks Down SPELLBOUND Opening Number (Nov 27, 2024)
Video: Rachel Zegler Performs 'My Parents Are Monsters' from SPELLBOUND (Nov 25, 2024)
Video: SPELLBOUND Featurette Showcases Magical Score (Nov 22, 2024)
BIO
Olga Merediz was nominated for a 2008 Tony Award for her work in In the Heights, a part she reprised in the 2020 film version. Other B'way: Mamma Mia! (Rosie), Reckless (Trish), Man of La Mancha, Les Misérables, The Human Comedy. Film: Fugly, Mr. Popper's Penguins, One for the Money (all coming out in 2011), Changing Lanes, K-P AX, Music of the Heart, Evita, Center Stage, Isn't She Great, Apartment #5C, City of Hope, Angie. TV: "Past Life" (FOX), "Royal Pains" (USA), "Au Pair III (Fox)," "Hope & Faith," "The Jury," "The Sopranos," "The George Lopez Show," "Law & Order," "L&O: SVU," "L&O: CI," "The Job," "100 Centre Street." Off-B'way: In the Heights (Drama Desk Award), The Taming of the Shrew (NYSF), The Blessing, El Grande de Coca-Cola, El Bravo!, Thornhill.
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David Ellison, John Lasseter, Nathan Lane, Tituss Burgess, Javier Bardem, Rachel Zegler, Vicky Jenson, Jenifer Lewis, Nicole Kidman, Olga Merediz, Alan Menken, Glenn Slater, Bela Bajaria, Dan Lin, and Dana Goldberg
Date:
11/12/2024
From: Photos: Rachel Zegler, Alan Menken, & More Attend SPELLBOUND Premiere
David Ellison, John Lasseter, Nathan Lane, Tituss Burgess, Javier Bardem, Rachel Zegler, Vicky Jenson, Jenifer Lewis, Nicole Kidman, Olga Merediz, Alan Menken, Glenn Slater, Bela Bajaria, Dan Lin, and Dana Goldberg
Date:
11/12/2024
From: Photos: Rachel Zegler, Alan Menken, & More Attend SPELLBOUND Premiere
DAPHNE RUBIN-VEGA as Daniela, STEPHANIE BEATRIZ as Carla, MELISSA
BARRERA as Vanessa, OLGA MEREDIZ as Abuela Claudia, GREGORY DIAZ IV as
Sonny, DASCHA POLANCO as Cuca and JIMMY SMITS as Kevin Rosario in Warner
Bros. Pictures’ “IN THE HEIGHTS,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release.
Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures
Date:
03/15/2021
From: Photo Flash: Check Out 3 New Stills from the IN THE HEIGHTS Movie
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STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
1992
#4 (The P.C. Laundromat)/ Margaret/ Kim/ Anna (Mothers)
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1987
Female Ensemble [Replacement]
Madame Thénardier (Understudy) [Replacement]
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1982
Saint
Saint
Retail (Understudy)
Retail (Understudy)
Movies
The Brother from Another Planet
[ 1984 ] Noreen's Client
[ 1984 ] Noreen's Client
The Milagro Beanfield War
[ 1988 ] Milagro Townsperson
[ 1988 ] Milagro Townsperson
Q&A
[ 1990 ] Mrs. Valentin
[ 1990 ] Mrs. Valentin
The Super
[ 1991 ] Female #2
[ 1991 ] Female #2
City of Hope
[ 1991 ] Nidia
[ 1991 ] Nidia
Boomerang
[ 1992 ] Guard
[ 1992 ] Guard
Angie
[ 1994 ] Roz
[ 1994 ] Roz
Drunks
[ 1995 ] Chairwoman
[ 1995 ] Chairwoman
Marvin's Room
[ 1996 ] Beauty Shop Lady
[ 1996 ] Beauty Shop Lady
Evita
[ 1996 ] Blanca
[ 1996 ] Blanca
States of Control
[ 1997 ] Purse-Snatched Woman
[ 1997 ] Purse-Snatched Woman
White Lies
[ 1997 ] Woman #1 in Window
[ 1997 ] Woman #1 in Window
Things I Forgot to Remember
[ 1999 ] Carmela
[ 1999 ] Carmela
Music of the Heart
[ 1999 ] Ramon's Mother
[ 1999 ] Ramon's Mother
Center Stage
[ 2000 ] ABA Receptionist
[ 2000 ] ABA Receptionist
Requiem for a Dream
[ 2000 ] Malin & Block Secretary
[ 2000 ] Malin & Block Secretary
Isn't She Great
[ 2000 ] Mrs. Ramirez
[ 2000 ] Mrs. Ramirez
K-PAX
[ 2001 ] Transit Officer
[ 2001 ] Transit Officer
Apartment #5C
[ 2002 ] Jenny
[ 2002 ] Jenny
Changing Lanes
[ 2002 ] Mrs. Miller
[ 2002 ] Mrs. Miller
A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints
[ 2006 ] Aunt Mary
[ 2006 ] Aunt Mary
Remember Me
[ 2010 ] Aidan's Professor
[ 2010 ] Aidan's Professor
Trouble in the Heights
[ 2011 ] Ana's Mother Gloria
[ 2011 ] Ana's Mother Gloria
Mr. Popper's Penguins
[ 2011 ] Nanny
[ 2011 ] Nanny
The Place Beyond the Pines
[ 2012 ] Malena
[ 2012 ] Malena
One for the Money
[ 2012 ] Rosa Gomez
[ 2012 ] Rosa Gomez
Top Five
[ 2014 ] Chelsea's Mom
[ 2014 ] Chelsea's Mom
Like Sunday, Like Rain
[ 2014 ] Esa
[ 2014 ] Esa
The Angriest Man in Brooklyn
[ 2014 ] Jane Henry's'secretary
[ 2014 ] Jane Henry's'secretary
Fugly!
[ 2014 ] Moms
[ 2014 ] Moms
Urge
[ 2016 ] Esthetician
[ 2016 ] Esthetician
Custody
[ 2016 ] Joyce
[ 2016 ] Joyce
America Adrift
[ 2016 ] Sorida
[ 2016 ] Sorida
Humor Me
[ 2017 ] Fortune Teller
[ 2017 ] Fortune Teller
The Light of the Moon
[ 2017 ] Mariana
[ 2017 ] Mariana
Fair Market Value
[ 2019 ] Missy Goya
[ 2019 ] Missy Goya
Godmothered
[ 2020 ] Beth
[ 2020 ] Beth
Encanto
[ 2021 ] Abuela Alma'singing
[ 2021 ] Abuela Alma'singing
In the Heights
[ 2021 ] Abuela Claudia
[ 2021 ] Abuela Claudia
TV Shows
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Julia Diaz
Julia Diaz
Bull
Judge Ollis
Judge Ollis
Diary of a Future President
Francisca
Francisca
Hope & Faith
Gloria
Gloria
Law & Order
Judge Allard Harper
Judge Allard Harper
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Judge Roberta Martinez, Veronica Nash
Judge Roberta Martinez, Veronica Nash
New Amsterdam
Warden Gloria Salazar
Warden Gloria Salazar
Orange Is the New Black
Lourdes
Lourdes
Shades of Blue
Lorena Zepeda
Lorena Zepeda
Stuck in the Middle
Abuela
Abuela
Tattinger's
Nanette
Nanette
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
Olga Merediz, In The Heights
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Ensemble Performances
Olga Merediz, In the Heights
Videos
Video: Rachel Zegler Performs 'My Parents Are Monsters' from SPELLBOUND
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 25, 2024
Video: Alan Menken and Glenn Slater Share What Makes SPELLBOUND Unique
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 22, 2024
Exclusive: Hear IN THE HEIGHTS' Olga Merediz Sing 'I Love My Truck' on Disney's PUPSTRUCTION
by Michael Major - Jun 12, 2023
VIDEO: Watch Stephanie Beatriz & the ENCANTO Cast Perform 'Family Madrigal' In New Disney+ Special
by Michael Major - Dec 30, 2022
VIDEO: Watch the Cast of ENCANTO Perform 'We Don't Talk About Bruno' at the Hollywood Bowl In New Disney+ Special
by Michael Major - Dec 27, 2022
VIDEO: First Look at ENCANTO AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL Disney+ Concert Film
by Michael Major - Dec 15, 2022
VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jimmy Fallon Perform ENCANTO Medley on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 29, 2022
BWW Exclusive: Watch Daphne Rubin-Vega Throw a Carnaval del Barrio in the IN THE HEIGHTS Movie!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 10, 2021
VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda & Jon Chu Discuss IN THE HEIGHTS on CBS THIS MORNING!
by Sarah Leiber - Jun 9, 2021
VIDEO: Leslie Grace Reveals Hardest 'In The Heights' Dance Scene on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW!
by Sarah Leiber - Jun 9, 2021
VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Says He Plans on Going to Every Broadway Show on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - Jun 9, 2021
VIDEO: Anthony Ramos Talks IN THE HEIGHTS, Not Getting Advice From Lin-Manuel Miranda, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2021
VIDEO: Jimmy Smits & Olga Merediz Explain Why IN THE HEIGHTS Will Resonate with Audiences
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2021
VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Transforms Childhood Park Into Venue For Young Performers
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2019
VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Gives VIP Tour of HAMILTON: THE EXHIBITION on ELLEN
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 4, 2019
News
Video: Alan Menken Breaks Down SPELLBOUND Opening Number
Spellbound is now available on Netflix, and the streamer has released a new video of Alan Menken breaking down the film's opening number, 'My Parents Our Monsters.' Watch it now!
Spellbound is now available on Netflix, and the streamer has released a new video of Alan Menken breaking down the film's opening number, 'My Parents Our Monsters.' Watch it now!
Video: Rachel Zegler Performs 'My Parents Are Monsters' from SPELLBOUND
Spellbound is now streaming on Netflix, and the streamer has released a video of Rachel Zegler singing the opening number of the film, 'My Parents Our Monsters.' The split-screen video shows Zegler performing the song in the recording booth alongside the finished animation. Watch it now!
Spellbound is now streaming on Netflix, and the streamer has released a video of Rachel Zegler singing the opening number of the film, 'My Parents Our Monsters.' The split-screen video shows Zegler performing the song in the recording booth alongside the finished animation. Watch it now!
Video: SPELLBOUND Featurette Showcases Magical Score
Spellbound, the new animated musical from Alan Menken and Glenn Slater, is out now on Netflix. A new video has been released alongside the film, which highlights the magical score and features new interviews with Menken, Slater and the cast. Watch it now!
Spellbound, the new animated musical from Alan Menken and Glenn Slater, is out now on Netflix. A new video has been released alongside the film, which highlights the magical score and features new interviews with Menken, Slater and the cast. Watch it now!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 23, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 25, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 25, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Alan Menken's SPELLBOUND Soundtrack Debuts with Rachel Zegler, Nathan Lane, & More
A new Alan Menken animated musical has hit Netflix and, with it comes a soundtrack album featuring vocals from Rachel Zegler, Nathan Lane, Tituss Burgess, Jenifer Lewis, John Lithgow, and more. Listen to the new songs here!
A new Alan Menken animated musical has hit Netflix and, with it comes a soundtrack album featuring vocals from Rachel Zegler, Nathan Lane, Tituss Burgess, Jenifer Lewis, John Lithgow, and more. Listen to the new songs here!
Review Roundup: Rachel Zegler-Led Musical Film SPELLBOUND
The new animated musical film Spellbound is out now on Netflix, featuring Rachel Zegler, Nicole Kidman, Nathan Lane, Tituss Burgess, Olga Merediz, and Javier Bardem. Read the reviews for Spellbound here!
The new animated musical film Spellbound is out now on Netflix, featuring Rachel Zegler, Nicole Kidman, Nathan Lane, Tituss Burgess, Olga Merediz, and Javier Bardem. Read the reviews for Spellbound here!
Video: Alan Menken and Glenn Slater Share What Makes SPELLBOUND Unique
BroadwayWorld sat down with Alan Menken and Glenn Slater to discuss their new animated musical Spellbound and what makes it different from previous projects from the composer and lyricist team. Watch the exclusive interview here!
BroadwayWorld sat down with Alan Menken and Glenn Slater to discuss their new animated musical Spellbound and what makes it different from previous projects from the composer and lyricist team. Watch the exclusive interview here!
Video: Netflix Shares Sneak Peek of SPELLBOUND Opening Number
With only two days until Spellbound hits Netflix, the streamer has released a sneak peek clip from the opening number of the film, 'My Parents Our Monsters.' Watch the clip now!
With only two days until Spellbound hits Netflix, the streamer has released a sneak peek clip from the opening number of the film, 'My Parents Our Monsters.' Watch the clip now!
Video: Tituss Burgess and Nathan Lane Share SPELLBOUND Secrets
BroadwayWorld sat down with Tituss Burgess and Nathan Lane to discuss Netflix's new animated musical Spellbound, their dynamic in the film, and more. Watch the exclusive interview now!
BroadwayWorld sat down with Tituss Burgess and Nathan Lane to discuss Netflix's new animated musical Spellbound, their dynamic in the film, and more. Watch the exclusive interview now!
Video: Rachel Zegler Reacts to SPELLBOUND Singing Doll
Netflix has posted a new video of Rachel Zegler, who stars as Ellian in the animated musical, unboxing action figures, stuffed animals, and more merchandise tied to the new film. Watch the unboxing video now!
Netflix has posted a new video of Rachel Zegler, who stars as Ellian in the animated musical, unboxing action figures, stuffed animals, and more merchandise tied to the new film. Watch the unboxing video now!
Photos: Rachel Zegler, Alan Menken, & More Attend SPELLBOUND Premiere
On November 11, Netflix hosted the premiere of Spellbound, the new animated musical from Alan Menken and Glenn Slater. In attendance were stars Rachel Zegler, Jenifer Lewis, Tituss Burgess, Nathan Lane, Javier Bardem, Nicole Kidman, and Olga Merediz. Take a look at photos here!
On November 11, Netflix hosted the premiere of Spellbound, the new animated musical from Alan Menken and Glenn Slater. In attendance were stars Rachel Zegler, Jenifer Lewis, Tituss Burgess, Nathan Lane, Javier Bardem, Nicole Kidman, and Olga Merediz. Take a look at photos here!
Everything We Know About Netflix's SPELLBOUND Musical
Spellbound, an animated fantasy musical, will be arriving on November 22. Ahead of its release, BroadwayWorld has collected all the information available about the upcoming film including who's lending their voices to the characters, who wrote the new songs, and where to see it in November.
Spellbound, an animated fantasy musical, will be arriving on November 22. Ahead of its release, BroadwayWorld has collected all the information available about the upcoming film including who's lending their voices to the characters, who wrote the new songs, and where to see it in November.
La actriz nominada al Tony Olga Merediz visita MAMMA MIA! en Madrid
Merediz fue Rosie en la producción de Broadway y fue la Abuela Claudia original en IN THE HEIGHTS, tanto en teatro como en la película.
Merediz fue Rosie en la producción de Broadway y fue la Abuela Claudia original en IN THE HEIGHTS, tanto en teatro como en la película.
Olga Merediz Joins Romantic Comedy ETERNITY
Olga Merediz, who originated the role of Abuela Claudia in Lin-Manuel Miranda's In the Heights, has just joined the cast of A24's upcoming romantic comedy Eternity. She will be appearing in the feature alongside the newly announced John Early and the previously announced Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Miles Teller, Elizabeth Olsen, and Callum Turner.
Olga Merediz, who originated the role of Abuela Claudia in Lin-Manuel Miranda's In the Heights, has just joined the cast of A24's upcoming romantic comedy Eternity. She will be appearing in the feature alongside the newly announced John Early and the previously announced Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Miles Teller, Elizabeth Olsen, and Callum Turner.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 15, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 15, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 15, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
The Broadway Community Pays Tribute to Chita Rivera
Social media timelines are flooded in memoriam of Broadway icon Chita Rivera, who passed at the age of 91. Take a look at her life and legacy on the Great White Way.
Social media timelines are flooded in memoriam of Broadway icon Chita Rivera, who passed at the age of 91. Take a look at her life and legacy on the Great White Way.
Photos: Ailey's Opening Night Gala Honors Living Legend Judith Jamison with Honorary Chairs Cynthia Erivo and Sunny Hostin
On November 29, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater kicked off its 65th anniversary season at a star-studded Opening Night Gala complete with a rousing performance and party. Honorary Chairs for the evening were Tony®, Emmy®, and GRAMMY® Award-winning and Oscar-nominated actress, singer, author, and producer Cynthia Erivo and 3x Emmy® Award-winning co-host of ABC’s “The View” and 2x New York Times best-selling author Sunny Hostin. Check out photos here!
On November 29, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater kicked off its 65th anniversary season at a star-studded Opening Night Gala complete with a rousing performance and party. Honorary Chairs for the evening were Tony®, Emmy®, and GRAMMY® Award-winning and Oscar-nominated actress, singer, author, and producer Cynthia Erivo and 3x Emmy® Award-winning co-host of ABC’s “The View” and 2x New York Times best-selling author Sunny Hostin. Check out photos here!
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's 65th Anniversary Season Kicks off New York City Center Engagement Next Week
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s 65th anniversary season kicks off New York City Center engagement celebrating legendary artistic director emerita Judith Jamison on Wednesday, November 29.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s 65th anniversary season kicks off New York City Center engagement celebrating legendary artistic director emerita Judith Jamison on Wednesday, November 29.
Exclusive: Hear IN THE HEIGHTS' Olga Merediz Sing 'I Love My Truck' on Disney's PUPSTRUCTION
The imaginative and music-filled series follows the adventures of the Pupstruction team – a hard-working construction crew. Among the celebrity guest voices for the new show are Tony-nominated Olga Merediz (Broadway's 'In the Heights') as Grandma Dee! Watch an exclusive video clip now!
The imaginative and music-filled series follows the adventures of the Pupstruction team – a hard-working construction crew. Among the celebrity guest voices for the new show are Tony-nominated Olga Merediz (Broadway's 'In the Heights') as Grandma Dee! Watch an exclusive video clip now!
Video: Celebrate 15 Years of IN THE HEIGHTS
In the Heights opened on Broadway on March 9, 2008. Watch videos of the original cast in action!
In the Heights opened on Broadway on March 9, 2008. Watch videos of the original cast in action!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Olga Merediz been in?
Olga Merediz has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.
How many West End shows has Olga Merediz been in?
Olga Merediz has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Olga Merediz been nominated for?
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for In The Heights and Outstanding Ensemble Performances (Drama Desk Awards) for In the Heights.
What awards has Olga Merediz won?
Olga Merediz has won the Outstanding Ensemble Performances award at the Drama Desk Awards for her work in In the Heights.
Videos