Edy Ganem

Edurne Ganem, known professionally as Edy Ganem, is an American actress known for her role as Valentina Diaz in the Lifetime comedy-drama series Devious Maids.

Life and career Ganem was born in Modesto, California and raised in Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico along with her two younger brothers. Her parents are both of Mexican and Lebanese descent, Ghanem being Arabic (غانم) for "victorious". She is a graduate of the University of San Diego.

On Lifetime's Devious Maids, Ganem played Valentina Diaz, the positive, open-minded nineteen-year-old daughter and co-worker of Zoila Diaz (Judy Reyes) and love interest of Genevieve Delatour's (Susan Lucci's) son, Remi Delatour (Drew Van Acker). The Diazes both serve as maids to Delatours and the romance between Valentina and Remi is something that Zoila discourages.

Personal life On September 24, 2015, Ganem announced via Instagram that she was pregnant. An Instagram photo posted in February 2016 revealed that she gave birth to a son. On September 24, 2017, Ganem announced via Instagram that she was expecting her second child. An Instagram photo posted in February 2018 revealed that she gave birth to a daughter.

Filmography + Film Year Title Role Notes 2009 The Way to Happiness Andi Bali 2010 Las Angeles Conchita Roundabout Linda Short film The Loneliest Road in America Amarantha Black Limousine Dolores 2011 Salvador Iris Short film Lucha Lucha Short film Sex/Absurd Kacie Laptop Jenny Mendez Short film Like Crazy Isabelle Uncredited The Ghostmaker Gina 2012 Unspoken Anna Short film Ojalá Young Olga Short film Lola's Love Shack Felicia Goodbye, I Love You Short film 2013 Violeta Carmen Short film 2014 After the Wedding Mariana Diaz 2015 Ana Maria in Novela Land Ana Maria / Ariana Tomosa Tattooed Love Yesenia 2018 Created Equal Alejandra B. 2019 Made for You with Love Amanda 2020 Beneath Us Sandra Silva Useless Humans ChumIn Other Words Karina Salas 20217th & Union Lucia Originally titled “Color Box” 2022Free Dead or Alive Eva Also executive producer 2023 Fool's Paradise The Daughter Uncredited 2025 Don't Let the Cat Out Kim 2027 Post-production TBA Gunland Short film, post-production Television

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