Jackie Cruz

Jackie Cruz Makes Peace With Her Past and Rises Like a Phoenix to Create a New Diverse Era in Hollywood

09/15/2019

Jackie Cruz Makes Peace With Her Past and Rises Like a Phoenix to Create a New Diverse Era in Hollywood

Jackie Cruz is an actress, notably known for her role as Flaca on Netflix's Orange Is the New Black, and a singer about to release her debut album.

Jackie Cruz on the Power of Short Hair, Meditating, and "Feeling Yourself"

07/12/2019

Jackie Cruz on the Power of Short Hair, Meditating, and "Feeling Yourself"

On Orange Is the New Black, Jackie Cruz plays inmate Marisol Gonzalez — aka Flaka — whose defining features are a cat eye so sharp, it's borderline dangerous and extralong, dark hair.

Jackie Cruz Reminisces About Kissing Kourtney Kardashian Almost 10 Years Ago

08/03/2018

Jackie Cruz Reminisces About Kissing Kourtney Kardashian Almost 10 Years Ago

Before she was a vlogging inmate of Litchfield on Orange Is the New Black, Jackie Cruz was a close friend of Kourtney Kardashian's.

2 Orange Is the New Black Stars Wore Fenty Beauty to the SAG Awards

01/23/2018

2 Orange Is the New Black Stars Wore Fenty Beauty to the SAG Awards

It was only a matter of time until Fenty Beauty by Rihanna made its way to the award season red carpet circuit.

Jackie Cruz on Latinx Representation in Hollywood: "I'm Tired of Being in a Box"

08/04/2017

Jackie Cruz on Latinx Representation in Hollywood: "I'm Tired of Being in a Box"

When Jackie Cruz landed the part of Marisol "Flaca" Gonzales on Netflix's Orange Is the New Black, she became part of a show that would change the way Latinx are represented in Hollywood.

The Story of How OITNB's Flaca and Maritza First Met Will Remind You of High School

06/26/2017

The Story of How OITNB's Flaca and Maritza First Met Will Remind You of High School

Having a group of friends at work certainly makes life a whole lot more fun, but sometimes you get along with your coworkers and sometimes you don't.

This Is All Jackie Cruz Could Tell Us About Season 6 of Orange Is the New Black

06/24/2017

This Is All Jackie Cruz Could Tell Us About Season 6 of Orange Is the New Black

Warning: major spoilers for the end of Orange Is the New Black's fifth season below!

13 Times OITNB's Maritza and Flaca Were the Best Friends Anybody Could Have

06/20/2017

13 Times OITNB's Maritza and Flaca Were the Best Friends Anybody Could Have

Orange Is the New Black's Maritza and Flaca are the two best friends anybody could ever have (cue Zach Galifianakis in The Hangover).

8 Celebrities Who Covered Selena's Music and Hit It Out of the Park

06/08/2017

8 Celebrities Who Covered Selena's Music and Hit It Out of the Park

During her lifetime, Selena had some incredible hits, so naturally, many stars have tried their hand at re-creating them — but only a few were able to really pull it off.

Los Dinos Reunited For 1 Performance of "Como La Flor" — and It Was Amazing!

04/02/2017

Los Dinos Reunited For 1 Performance of "Como La Flor" — and It Was Amazing!

One of Jackie Cruz's dreams just came true!

The 1 Thing Jackie Cruz Will Always Wear With Everything

08/11/2016

The 1 Thing Jackie Cruz Will Always Wear With Everything

Jackie Cruz might play a tough girl on Orange Is the New Black, but the Dominican-American actress is a total fashionista IRL.