Olga Merediz
Olga Merediz | |
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Merediz in 2021 | |
| Born | February 15, 1956 Guantánamo, Cuba |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Alma mater | Tulane University |
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| Years active | 1984–present |
| Known for | Abuela Claudia in In the Heights |
| Awards | Drama Desk Award HOLA Tespis Award |
Olga Merediz (born February 15, 1956) is an American actress and singer. Merediz originated the role of Claudia in the Broadway musical In the Heights, for which she received a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. She played the role for the show's entire Broadway run, and reprised the role in the film adaptation. Her television credits include NBC's 2016 series Shades of Blue and Netflix's Orange Is the New Black.