Diane Guerrero Biography: Movies, TV Series, Net Worth, Siblings, Height, Parents, Age, Boyfriend

Diane Guerrero is a dynamic American actress and author, best known for her roles as Maritza Ramos in Orange Is the New Black, Lina in Jane the Virgin, and Isabela Madrigal in Disney’s Encanto.

Her powerful performances and advocacy for immigration reform have made her a beloved figure.

Diane’s a proud American who channels her Colombian heritage into her work, inspiring fans with her talent and heart.

Profile

• Full Name: Diane Guerrero
• Stage Name: Diane Guerrero
• Born: July 21, 1986
• Age: 39 years old
• Birthplace: Passaic, New Jersey, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actress, Author, Voice Actress, Philanthropist
• Height: 5 feet 2 inches (157 cm)
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Hector Guerrero, Maria Guerrero
• Siblings: Eric Guerrero
• Spouse: Bryan Crawford
• Children: None
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $2 million to $3 million

Early Life

Diane Guerrero was born on July 21, 1986, in Passaic, New Jersey, to Colombian parents, Hector and Maria Guerrero, who immigrated from Palmira, Colombia, in 1981. Her ethnicity is Colombian-American, and she’s proud of her heritage, which shapes her advocacy.

Her religion isn’t publicly known. Raised in Boston’s Jamaica Plain and Roxbury neighbourhoods after her family moved there in 1987, Diane has an older half-brother, Eric (born 1976).

At 14, her parents and brother were deported to Colombia due to failed attempts at legal citizenship, leaving Diane, the only U.S. citizen in her immediate family, alone. She was taken in by Colombian family friends and relied on their support to finish high school.

Education

She initially planned to study political science and communications at Regis College in Weston, Massachusetts, earning a Bachelor of Arts. During her junior year, she studied abroad at Regent’s University London.

Career

Diane’s acting career began in 2010 with a music video for Louie Bello’s “Faces.” In 2011, she appeared in Body of Proof and short films like Detour and Ashley/Amber.

Her breakout came in 2012 as Maritza Ramos in Orange Is the New Black, a role she played through 2019, earning three Screen Actors Guild Awards for ensemble performance. In 2014, she joined Jane the Virgin as Lina, appearing in 24 episodes through 2019.

She starred in films like Emoticon 😉 (2014), Peter and John (2015), and Happy Yummy Chicken (2016). In 2017, she played Sofia in Superior Donuts’ second season. From 2019 to 2023, she portrayed Kay Challis/Crazy Jane in Doom Patrol, becoming the first to play the DC Comics character onscreen.

Diane voiced Jessica Cruz/Green Lantern in Justice League vs. the Fatal Five (2019) and Isabela Madrigal in Encanto (2021), singing “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” (No. 1 Billboard Hot 100) and “What Else Can I Do?” In 2016, she published her memoir In the Country We Love: My Family Divided, followed by a children’s version, My Family Divided (2018).

She hosted the Hello Sunshine podcast (2018–2019) and voiced roles in Elena of Avalor (2018–2019) and Harvey Girls Forever! (2019–2020). In 2023, she voiced Ginger Katz in Katz Café and appeared in Blue Bloods. Diane’s a proud American making waves in TV, film, and advocacy.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @dianeguerrero_
• TikTok handle: @dianeguerrero
• Facebook: Diane Guerrero Official

Personal Life

Diane, 39, is in a relationship with businessman and writer Bryan Crawford, whom she started dating in 2017. Her height is 5 feet 2 inches (157 cm), and she’s known for her dark brown curly hair and dark brown eyes. Previously, she dated Joseph Ferrara from 2015 to around 2017.

Diane lives in Los Angeles and New York and keeps her personal life private. She’s a strong advocate for immigration reform, volunteering with the Immigrant Legal Resource Center and serving on the board of Mi Familia Vota. In 2015, President Barack Obama named her a Presidential Ambassador for Citizenship and Naturalization.

Net Worth

Diane Guerrero’s net Worth is estimated at $2 million to $3 million. Her income comes from acting in Orange Is the New Black, Jane the Virgin, Doom Patrol, and Encanto, as well as in films like Killerman and Blast Beat.

Her memoirs, In the Country We Love and My Family Divided, along with brand endorsements and her Hello Sunshine podcast, add to her wealth. Her advocacy work and rising fame continue to grow her finances.

Discography:

Singles:

• “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” (2021, with Encanto cast) – No. 1 Billboard Hot 100, 2× Platinum (RIAA)
• “What Else Can I Do?” (2021, with Stephanie Beatriz) – No. 27 Billboard Hot 100, Gold (RIAA)
• “All of You” (2021, with Encanto cast) – No. 71 Billboard Hot 100

Filmography:

Film:

• Detour (2011) – Angela (short film)
• Ashley/Amber (2011) – Ashley (short film)
• Festivalo (2012) – Ivan Model 2
• Open Vacancy (2012) – Tatiana
• Saved by the Pole (2012) – Princess (short film)
• Emoticon 😉 (2014) – Amanda Nevins
• My Man Is a Loser (2014) – Malea
• Love Comes Later (2015) – Short film
• Peter and John (2015) – Lucia
• Happy Yummy Chicken (2016) – Cheryl Davis
• Beyond Control (2018) – Sophia
• The Godmother (2018) – Role not specified
• Justice League vs. the Fatal Five (2019) – Jessica Cruz / Green Lantern (voice)
• Killerman (2019) – Lola
• Blast Beat (2020) – Nelly Andres
• Encanto (2021) – Isabela Madrigal (voice)

TV:

• Body of Proof (2011) – Sara Gonzales (1 episode)
• Are We There Yet? (2012) – Stacey (recurring role)
• Orange Is the New Black (2013–2017, 2019) – Maritza Ramos (57 episodes)
• Blue Bloods (2013) – Carmen (1 episode)
• Person of Interest (2013) – Ashley (1 episode)
• Taxi Brooklyn (2014) – Carmen Lopez (1 episode)
• Jane the Virgin (2014–2019) – Lina Santillan (24 episodes)
• Dora and Friends: Into the City! (2015) – Pinenut, Fairies (voice, 1 episode)
• Superior Donuts (2017–2018) – Sofia (central role, season 2)
• Elena of Avalor (2018–2019) – Vestia (voice, six episodes)
• Harvey Girls Forever! (2019–2020) – Juanita Tennasynn (voice, three episodes)
• Doom Patrol (2019–2023) – Kay Challis / Crazy Jane (34 episodes)
• The Eric Andre Show (2020) – Herself (1 episode)
• Katz Café (2023) – Ginger Katz (voice, pilot)