The Amazing Women of Orange Is The New Black IRL

Jessica Pimentel as Maria Ruiz

Maria Ruiz is one of the main antagonists on the show.

She is a very tough lady but she loves her boyfriend and her daughter very much. Eventually, her boyfriend decides to stop visiting her in prison and this deeply affects her.

Jessica Pimentel – in real life

Jessica Pimentel in addition to acting is the lead singer of the heavy metal band called Alekhine’s Gun.

She had some smaller roles in movies and TV shows before she became the main character on Orange is the New Black. She appeared in How to Score Your Life and All My Children.