Diane Guerrero
Diane Guerrero
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Diane Guerrero is a Colombian-American actress, writer, and activist known for her work in television and film.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on July 31, 1986, in Chouteauville, New Jersey, Diane Guerrero is still active in the entertainment industry today.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Guerrero holds dual citizenship of Colombia and the United States. She is primarily known as an actress, but she has also ventured into writing and activism.
Early Life and Background
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Growing up in a multicultural household, Guerrero's parents were both immigrants from Colombia. Her mother was an undocumented immigrant who struggled to maintain a stable life for her family. These early experiences had a profound impact on Guerrero's perspective and inspired her to become involved in social justice causes.
Major Accomplishments
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Guerrero's breakthrough role came when she played the character of Maritza Ramos on the television series _Orange is the New Black_. Her portrayal earned her multiple award nominations, including an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. In addition to her acting career, Guerrero has also written a memoir titled _In the Country We Love: My Family Divided_, which explores her family's struggles with immigration and deportation.
Notable Works or Actions
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Some of Guerrero's notable works include:
_Orange is the New Black_ (TV series, 2013-2019)
_The Bold Type_ (TV series, 2017)
_Jane the Virgin_ (TV series, 2014-2019)
_In the Country We Love: My Family Divided_ (memoir, 2016)
Impact and Legacy
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Guerrero's work has not only showcased her talent as an actress but also highlighted the struggles faced by undocumented immigrants and their families. Her advocacy for social justice has inspired countless people to speak out against injustices.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Diane Guerrero is widely quoted and remembered due to her unwavering commitment to social justice causes. Her courage in sharing her family's story has made a lasting impact on the entertainment industry and beyond.
Quotes by Diane Guerrero
Anybody who lives in Colombia knows that if you don't have any money - I tell you what - you don't have many options.
Some people have issues in their past that might make them tweak out at certain moments, but it's possible to snap back and be a real human being.
There are some days that I have to remind myself, and I have to give myself affirmations, and I have to go to yoga or do something nice for myself. I get nervous about putting myself out there, but I want to encourage others to use their voices, too.
When you're the child of undocumented immigrants, you learn to keep your mouth shut.
We have a lot of comments on the news, we have a lot of rhetoric over what an immigrant is and what a deportee is, but you don't hear any real stories. I don't think we ever had the chance to really tell our side.
As much as it's been difficult to tell my story over and over again, it has been the best thing that has ever happened to me.
I think people want immigration reform. I think people want to see a path for citizenship. I don't think we as a country want to discuss this in the way we do. I don't think we want to separate families. I don't think that's part of our values.
Sometimes I want to bury myself in bed, and I don't want anyone to know anything about me, and I don't want anyone to judge me.
I am representing my community, in a sense, especially given the fact that there are not as many Latino actors out there.