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]

Vanessa Rubio
Born (1983-12-06) December 6, 1983 (age 40)[1]
EducationNew York University
OccupationActress
Years active2010–present
Notable creditCarmen Diaz in Cobra Kai

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]

Partial filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Notes Refs
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]

Film

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Year Title Role Refs
2016 The Hudson Tribes Bella [4]
2019 Blood Bound Elicia [10]

References

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  1. ^ "Vanessa Rubio". TVInsider. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  2. ^ Parker, Ryan (2021-12-29). "'Cobra Kai' Star Vanessa Rubio Takes Great Pride in Series' Latino Representation and Character Empowerment". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
  3. ^ "Cobra Kai Actress Vanessa Rubio is Proud of the Series Latinx Representation". Hola. 7 January 2022. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
  4. ^ a b "Vanessa Rubio". 1883 Magazine. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
  5. ^ a b "Cobra Kai's Vanessa Rubio on Carmen's Inspiring Role and the Playlist she created for Her". abookof.us. 6 January 2021. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
  6. ^ a b c Otterson, Joe (2021-02-26). "Cobra Kai' Promotes Vanessa Rubio, Peyton List to Series Regulars for Season 4, Show Adds Two to Cast". Variety. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
  7. ^ Fogarty, Paul (2021-01-28). "Who is Gina in 'Bonding'? Meet the actress behind season 2's new addition". HITC. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
  8. ^ Giusto, Joe. "The Cast of Cobra Kai: Then and Now". New Arena. Retrieved 2023-04-02.
  9. ^ Forward, Devon (2023-01-31). "Why Carmen From Cobra Kai Looks So Familiar". Looper. Retrieved 2023-04-02.
  10. ^ Crowley, Dev (2019-01-10). "A Most Uncomfortable Viewing: 'Blood Bound' (2019) Movie Review". Pop Horror. Retrieved 2023-04-02.
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