Edy Ganem
| Edy Ganem | |
|---|---|
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Ganem at the 29th Annual Imagen Awards Gala on August 1, 2014 | |
| Born |
Edurne Ganem Modesto, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Children | 1 |
Edurne Ganem,[1][2] better known as Edy Ganem, is an American actress, known for her role as Valentina Diaz in the Lifetime comedy-drama series Devious Maids.[3][4]
Life and career
Ganem was born in Modesto, California and raised in Torreón, Mexico[5] along with her two younger brothers.[6] She has Mexican and Lebanese heritage.[7] She is a graduate of the University of San Diego.[5] A Hollywood newcomer, Ganem's prior television work includes The Cleveland Show and Rob.[8]
On Devious Maids, Ganem plays the positive, open-minded nineteen-year-old daughter and co-worker of Zoila Diaz (Judy Reyes) and love interest of Genevieve Delatour's (Susan Lucci's) son, Remi Delatour (Drew Van Acker).[9] The Diazes both serve as maids to Delatours and the romance between Valentina and Remi is something that Zoila discourages.[10]
Personal life
On September 24, 2015 Ganem announced via Instagram that she was pregnant.[11] An Instagram photo posted in February 2016 revealed that she gave birth to a son.[12]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | The Way to Happiness | Andi Bali | |
| 2010 | Las Angeles | Conchita | |
| 2010 | Roundabout | Linda | Short film |
| 2010 | The Loneliest Road in America | Amarantha | |
| 2010 | Black Limousine | Dolores | |
| 2011 | Salvador | Iris | Short film |
| 2011 | Lucha | Lucha | Short film |
| 2011 | Sex/Absurd | Kacie | |
| 2011 | Laptop | Jenny Mendez | Short film |
| 2011 | Like Crazy | Isabelle | Uncredited |
| 2011 | The Ghostmaker | Gina | |
| 2012 | Unspoken | Anna | Short film |
| 2012 | Ojalá | Young Olga | Short film |
| 2012 | Lola's Love Shack | Felicia | |
| 2012 | Goodbye, I Love You | Short film | |
| 2013 | Violeta | Carmen | Short film |
| 2014 | After the Wedding | Mariana Diaz | |
| 2015 | Ana Maria in Novela Land | Ana Maria / Ariana Tomosa | |
| 2015 | Tattooed Love | Yesenia |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Life, Love & Hollywood | Model | Episode: "Taking Risks" |
| 2008 | It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia | Model Contestant | Episode: "America's Next Top Paddy's Billboard Model Contest" |
| 2008 | Entourage | Various | 3 episodes |
| 2008 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Go-Go Dancer | Episode: "Let It Bleed" |
| 2010–11 | Livin' Loud | Herself | 6 episodes |
| 2012 | The Cleveland Show | Flora (voice) | Episode: "Y Tu Junior Tambien" |
| 2012 | Rob | Monica | Episode: "Dad Comes to Visit" |
| 2013–2015 | Devious Maids | Valentina Diaz | Main role (Season 1–2): 26 episodes Guest star (Season 3): 2 episodes |
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Recipients and nominees | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Imagen Awards | Best Actress - Television | Devious Maids | Nominated[13] |
| 2015 | Best Actress - Feature Film | Ana Maria in Novela Land | Nominated[14] | |
References
- ↑ "Brainyquote". brainyquote.com.
- ↑ "Getting Dirty with Devious Maids". cinemablaze.com. Retrieved June 8, 2014.
- ↑ Villarreal, Yvonne (June 4, 2013). "Lifetime offers 'Devious Maids' pilot preview in English, Spanish". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 14, 2013.
- ↑ Villarreal, Yvonne (June 1, 2013). "A dust-up over Latina roles in 'Devious Maids'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 14, 2013.
- 1 2 Edy Ganem, TV Guide.
- ↑ "Profile". movients.com.
- ↑ "Cast & Crew". AfterTheWeddingMiami.com. Retrieved June 28, 2013.
- ↑ Keck, William (June 21, 2013). "Meet the Domestic Divas of Lifetime's Devious Maids". TV Guide. Retrieved June 28, 2013.
- ↑ Bibel, Sara (May 21, 2013). "Nine New Shows Ordered from ABC Studios for the 2013-14 Season". TVbytheNumbers.com. Retrieved June 14, 2013.
- ↑ Wiegand, David (June 17, 2013). "'Devious Maids' review: Help is on the way". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved July 15, 2013.
- ↑ Ganem, Edy (September 24, 2015). "So this is what's going on!!". Instagram. Retrieved October 1, 2015.
- ↑ Figueroa, Karla (February 24, 2016). "Edy Ganem, del elenco de 'Devious Maids', le da la bienvenida a su bebé". Variety Latino (in Spanish). Retrieved February 26, 2016.
- ↑ "Imagen Award Noms Unveiled". Deadline.com. June 19, 2014. Retrieved November 12, 2015.
- ↑ "NA MARIA IN NOVELA LAND Receives Six Imagen Awards Nominations". Broadwayworld.com. July 9, 2015. Retrieved November 12, 2015.
