Edy Ganem
Edy Ganem | |
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 Ganem at the 29th Annual Imagen Awards Gala on August 1, 2014 | |
| Born | Edurne Ganem[1] (1983-09-20) September 20, 1983[2] Modesto, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | Mexican, Lebanese, American |
| Other names | Edy Ganem |
| Alma mater | San Diego University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Children | 2 |
Edurne Ganem, known professionally as Edy Ganem, is a Mexican-Lebanese[3] actress, known for her role as Valentina Diaz in the Lifetime comedy-drama series Devious Maids.[4][5]
Contents
1 Life and career
2 Personal life
3 Filmography
4 Awards and nominations
5 References
6 External links
Life and career
Ganem was born in Modesto, California and raised in Torreón, Mexico[6] along with her two younger brothers.[7] Her parents are both of Mexican and Lebanese descent, Ghanem being Arabic (غانم) for "victorious".[8][9] She is a graduate of the University of San Diego.[6] A Hollywood newcomer, Ganem's prior television work includes The Cleveland Show and Rob.[10]
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).[11] The Diazes both serve as maids to Delatours and the romance between Valentina and Remi is something that Zoila discourages.[12]
Personal life
On September 24, 2015, Ganem announced via Instagram that she was pregnant.[13]
An Instagram photo posted in February 2016 revealed that she gave birth to a son.[14] On September 24, 2017, Ganem announced via Instagram that she was expecting her second child.[15] An Instagram photo posted in February 2018 revealed that she gave birth to a daughter.[16]
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 | |
| 2018 | Created Equal | Alejandra B. | |
| TBA | El Tonto | The Daughter | Post-production |
| 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 | Leading 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[17] |
| 2015 | Best Actress - Feature Film | Ana Maria in Novela Land | Nominated[18] |
References
^ https://twitter.com/_mxttc/status/967905873074049025
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^ "Mexican and Lebanese".
^ 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.
^ ab Edy Ganem, TV Guide.
^ "Profile". movients.com. Archived from the original on July 13, 2015.
^ https://mobile.twitter.com/EdyGanem/status/465686588404428800. Missing or empty|title=(help)
^ "Cast & Crew". AfterTheWeddingMiami.com. Archived from the original on August 15, 2013. 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.
^ Ganem, Edy (September 24, 2017). "@edyganem status update". Instagram. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
^ https://www.instagram.com/p/BfgCvOglX2h/
^ "Imagen Award Noms Unveiled". Deadline Hollywood. 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.
External links
Edy Ganem on IMDb
Edy Ganem at TV.com
Edy Ganem on Twitter
