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Born on January 25, 1971, Ana Ortiz is from Manhattan, New York, United States. Ana Ortiz is listed as a singer, stage actor and television actor. That works out to 55 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School and The University of the Arts.
My Take
Ana Ortiz brings a warmth to her work that I find genuinely magnetic. Trained at New York's famed LaGuardia High School and the University of the Arts, she earned wide attention as Hilda Suarez on Ugly Betty, a role bursting with heart and humor. Because she came up through theater and can sing, her emotional range feels lived-in rather than performed. She moves easily between comedy and serious drama, and she wears her Latina heritage with evident pride. To me, Ortiz is the dependable kind of actress whose presence makes a story feel like family, a hard-won, well-deserved standing.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ana Ortiz
- Name (Japanese)
- アナ・オルティス
- Reading
- あな・おるてぃす
- Born
- January 25, 1971 (age 55)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Boar
- Origin
- Manhattan, New York, United States
- Occupation
- actor / singer / stage actor / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- High school
- Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School
- University
- The University of the Arts
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ana Ortiz born?
Born January 25, 1971 (age 55).
Where is Ana Ortiz from?
Ana Ortiz is from Manhattan, New York, United States.
What does Ana Ortiz do?
Ana Ortiz works as actor, singer, stage actor, television actor, film actor.
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