Nina Ruiz(I)
- Actress
Nina Ruiz was born Laura Anastasia Ruiz to parents Jose and Carmen. She
was raised in the Bronx as the middle child of five. Nina got the
acting bug at a very early age. She first performed on stage while in
the third grade and loved it. She later performed in several school
plays such as "Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" and "Grease".
She also joined chorus in school and would sing and dance in talent
shows. At age 14, she participated in her first film,"Zombiez" where she
played a zombie. Moving her way into modeling, Nina found great
opportunity with videos, commercials, events, and print. She attended The Art Institute for Fashion in Tribeca. She is now
focusing on her acting career.