Jackie Cruz

Jackie Cruz (born August 8, 1986) actress, singer and former model. She is known for her role as Marisol "Flaca" Gonzales on the Netflix original series Orange Is the New Black.

Early life Born Jacqueline Chavez in Queens, New York, on August 8, 1986, Cruz grew up between Los Angeles, California, and Santiago, Dominican Republic. She was raised by a single mother,

At age 16, Cruz moved out of her mother's apartment and became homeless.

Cruz is a part of a band called "The Family Portrait".

Acting career In 2009, Cruz began making appearances on the E! television series Kourtney and Khloé Take Miami. She and Kourtney Kardashian became friends after meeting in an art class, which led to further appearances on the series. In one episode, Cruz and Kardashian were filmed kissing, an incident that Kardashian later stated she was "so embarrassed" by.

In early 2022 she filmed a starring role in the romantic comedy, "Things Like This", directed by fellow Orange Is the New Black actor, Max Talisman.

In May 2022, she wrapped filming on the horror-thriller History of Evil. Her recasting into the role wasn't known until afterward.

In 2024, Cruz starred in the Lifetime film Husband, Father, Killer: The Alyssa Pladl Story which was based on the Pladl incest and murder case where she portrays Alyssa Diaz.

Personal life In 2016, Cruz told AfterEllen: "I like the person whether it's a woman—we don't like to be labeled. I'm in a relationship with a man right now, but I've liked women in the past. So I guess we don't want to be labeled. We don't really talk about it, but the actions speak louder than words, am I right? So you're seeing it. You're living it."

In August 2020, Cruz married artist Fernando Garcia. In December 2021, Cruz and Garcia announced they're expecting twins. In March 2022, Cruz announced on Instagram that she had welcomed twins (a girl and a boy). In February 2025, Cruz announced that she and Garcia are expecting their third child together. In October 2025, they welcomed their third child.

Discography Hollywood Gypsy (2010)

Singles Year Title Album 2018 Don't Waste My Time (Ft. Feefa) TBA 2019 Melly 16 TBA La Hora Loca TBA

Filmography Film

Television Year Title Role Notes 2007 Graciela Episode: "The New Guy" 2008 My Own Worst Enemy Mendez's Girlfriend Episode: "Down Rio Way" 2009–2010 Kourtney & Khloé Take Miami Herself 2 episodes 2013–2019 Orange Is the New Black Marisol "Flaca" Gonzales Recurring role Series regular small|(2016–2019) Acting for a CauseLady CapuletEpisode: “Romeo and Juliet” 2024 Husband, Father, Killer: The Alyssa Pladl Story Alyssa Pladl Television film