Ada Maris Explained

Ada Maris
Birth Date:13 June 1957
Birth Place:East Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Alma Mater:Boston University
University of California, Los Angeles
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:1983-present

Ada Maris (born June 13, 1957) is an American actress known for her starring roles in the sitcoms Nurses[1] and The Brothers Garcia.[2]

Maris was born in East Los Angeles and grew up there. Her college education came at Boston University and UCLA.[3]

In 1986–1987, Maris portrayed Maria Conchita Lopez in the syndicated television comedy What a Country!.[4] From 1991-1994, she became well-known for her role in the NBC sitcom Nurses. Maris was proud of the development of her character, Gina, because she said that Gina "evolved into a real person."[5] She has also appeared in many other shows including The Cosby Show, Hill Street Blues, Hunter, Home Improvement, and The District. Maris has also acted on stage.

From 2000-2004, Maris starred in the Nickelodeon show The Brothers Garcia. In 2004–2005, she appeared as Starfleet Captain Erika Hernandez on several episodes of . Maris was also in the NBC series, Deception in 2013.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1986About Last NightCarmenFilm debut
1989Out ColdCustomer #1
1993Miracle on Interstate 880Petra Beruman
19962 Days in the ValleyDetective Carla Valenzuela
2000The Egg Plant LadyLaura Vecino

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1983Hardcastle and McCormickDesk clerk1 episode: "Flying Down to Rio"
1984a.k.a Pablo1 episode: "The Woman Who Came to Dinner"
1985The Cosby ShowSelena Cruz1 episode: "Mr. Quiet"
1985Hill Street BluesPurnell1 episode: "Oh, You Kid"
1985HunterAngie Chavira1 episode: "Waiting for Mr. Wrong"
1986Knight RiderAnna-Lucia Cortez / Lieutenant Estrallita Ramirez1 episode: "Knight of a Thousand Devils"
1986-1987What a Country!Maria Conchita LopezMain role
1988CBS Summer PlayhousePrincess Isaine1 episode: "Further Adventures"
1988JuarezMarielena JuarezTV movie
1989SuperboyNatasha1 episode: "Black Flamingo"
1990Broken BadgesTina CardenasTV mini series
1 episode: "Pilot"
1990WiseguyCelia Burns2 episodes
1991-1994NursesGina CuevasMain role
1996Home ImprovementMary Ellen1 episode: "Workshop 'Til You Drop"
1997Nash BridgesDenise Sanchez1 episode: "Inside Out"
1999My Little AssassinCelia Sánchez ManduleyTV movie
1999Walker, Texas RangerTheresa Estrella1 episode: "Lost Boys"
2000Resurrection Blvd.Therese Santiago1 episode: "Pilot: Part 1"
2000The Princess & the Barrio BoySirena's MotherTV movie
2000-2004The Brothers GarciaSonia GarciaMain role
2002-2010One Life to LiveAurelia RiverRecurring role
2003The Brothers Garcia: Mysteries of the Maya Sonia GarciaTV movie
Main role
2004The DistrictSonya Ruberio-Bukantz1 episode: "On Guard"
2004-2005Capt. Erika HernandezMinor recurring role
2005Mystery WomanMelindaTV film series
"Mystery Woman: Game time"
2013DeceptionSue Rodriguez1 episode: "Tell Me"
2018-2021Mayans M.C.Dita GalindoRecurring seasons 1–2; guest season 3
2022The GarciasSonia GarciaMain Role
HBO Max series[6]

Notes and References

  1. News: 'Nurses' Has Easy Yuks On Call. https://web.archive.org/web/20160505112212/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-4072725.html. dead. 5 May 2016. Grahnke. Lon. 13 September 1991. Chicago Sun-Times. 18 February 2016. HighBeam Research .
  2. News: Tony Plana & Ada Maris to Perform Music of Paul Cozby at Laurie Beechman Theatre, 1/27. 26 December 2013. Broadway World. 18 February 2016.
  3. News: Peterson . Bettelou . Who sang Frank? It was a committee . Arizona Republic . Knight-Ridder Tribune . February 21, 1993 . Arizona, Phoenix . 207. Newspapers.com. June 23, 2018.
  4. News: Pace . Constance . Ada Maris enjoys giving advice . The Town Talk . January 17, 1987 . Louisiana, Alexandria . 53. Newspapers.com. June 23, 2018.
  5. News: Ada Maris Nurses Her Character With Care -- And a Lot of Pride. Mendoza. N.F.. 6 February 1994. Los Angeles Times. 18 February 2016.
  6. Web site: Cynthia Littleton. 'The Brothers Garcia' Reboot Lands Series Order From HBO Max (EXCLUSIVE). variety.com. April 30, 2021. November 16, 2021.