Her parents are both from Puerto Rico with Italian ancestry on her
father's side.
She is an accomplished make-up artist and hairdresser.
She speaks fluent Spanish.
Best Supporting Actress Nomination at the SoCal Independent Film Festival for 2008 for the short film "DIG" which also received Best Actress and Best Directing nominations.
Born in New York City, she was raised primarily in Sayreville, New Jersey, having also lived in Long Island, Cambria Heights, Queens, and also in Puerto Rico for two years.
She studied acting at the "Actors Training Institute" with John
Eyd.
She graduated from Sayreville War Memorial High School in 1979.