Jackie Cruz was born in NYC, but grew up in Los Angeles, the Dominican Republic, New York and Miami. Best known as for her stand out role as 'Flaca Gonzales' on the Netflix Original Series "Orange is the New Black", Cruz is a multi-talented musician and actress who has survived a multitude of challenges, including a near fatal car accident. As a singer and song writer, she has traveled the world and entertained thousands with her unique sound. In this interactive session, Cruz shares her inspirational story of struggle and determination and inspires the audience to achieve their dreams, no matter how large or small. Using the transformative powers of music, Cruz challenges audiences to experience life as a harmonic melody sung to your own tune.
While Jackie Cruz is probably most recognized for her role as Flaca Gonzalez from the hit show Orange is the New Black, the two are anything but similar. When the comedian visited Denison Nov. 5, in addition to the sleek black blazer replacing her character’s usual orange jumpsuit, Cruz’s mild, soft-spoken, and witty demeanor differed from Flaca’s personality...
On the heels of Orange Is the New Black's early Season 4 renewal, the Netflix/ Lionsgate TV prison series has promoted Jackie Cruz to regular for the fourth ...
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