Gina Gallego
| Gina Gallego | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Georgina Maria Gallego October 30, 1955 Los Angeles, California US |
| Occupation | Film, television actress |
| Years active | 1979-present |
| Spouse(s) | Joel Bailey (1983-present) 1 child |
Gina Gallego (born October 30, 1955) is an American actress, known for her work in television. Her credits include: Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, Flamingo Road (as Alicia Sanchez), Remington Steele, Airwolf, Rituals (as Diandra Santiago Gallagher), Knight Rider, Lust in the Dust, Santa Barbara (as Santana Andrade), Seinfeld, Beverly Hills, 90210, ER, NYPD Blue, JAG and The O.C. She appeared in the 2009 horror film Murder World alongside Scout Taylor-Compton. In 2010, Gallego joined the cast of Days of Our Lives as recurring character, Warden Smith. She recurs on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend as the mute Mrs. Hernandez.
Gallego was born in Los Angeles, California, daughter of Maria, a homemaker, and George Gallego, a landscape designer. She is of Mexican descent. Gallego grew up in the Brentwood and West LA areas of Los Angeles. While attending University High School, she became involved with the school’s theater club. After graduating she studied under Gary Austin, the founder and original director of The Groundlings, a notable Los Angeles-based improv company. Another major influence on Gina’s formative years was theatre director Jose Quintero. She has also studied with [John Lehne], Susan Peretz at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute, and Candy Kaniecki.
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