Vanessa Rubio | |
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Born | [1] New Jersey, U.S. | December 6, 1983
Education | New York University |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2010–present |
Notable credit | Carmen 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]
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Refs |
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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] |
Year | Title | Role | Refs |
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2016 | The Hudson Tribes | Bella | [4] |
2019 | Blood Bound | Elicia | [10] |
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