Teresa Ruiz Biography: Age, Net Worth, Height, Ethnicity, Movies, Awards, Boyfriend

Teresa Ruiz López, also known as Teresa Ruiz, is a Mexican-American actress and producer celebrated for her powerful performances in both Mexican cinema and major U.S. productions.

She first gained international acclaim for her award-winning lead role in Viaje Redondo (Round Trip) and later became widely recognized for portraying cartel figure Isabella Bautista in Narcos: Mexico, as well as memorable appearances in films like Father Stu and The Marksman.

Teresa Ruiz
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Teresa Ruiz López
Stage Name:	Teresa Ruiz
Born:	21 December 1988 (age 37 years old)
Place of Birth:	Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico
Nationality:	Mexican-American
Ethnicity:	Mexican
Height:	1.63 m
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Ruiz
Occupation:	Actress
Net Worth:	$1–2 million

Early Life and Education

Teresa Ruiz came into the world on December 21, 1988, in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico, born to Mr. and Mrs. Ruiz.

She moved with her family to Ciudad Juárez at age 12 and then to Los Angeles, California, at age 13.

Details about any siblings remain largely private, though her family has ties to Oaxacan mezcal production and migration stories.

Ruiz attended Santa Monica High School and pursued theater training, later studying at the Los Angeles Performing Arts Conservatory.

She became a lifetime member of the Actors Studio, mentored by Martin Landau. Of Mexican heritage with indigenous Zapotec roots on her mother’s side, her religious or spiritual beliefs are unknown.

Career

Teresa Ruiz began her acting journey in Mexico with early roles in projects like Bienvenido paisano (2006) and quickly stood out in independent cinema.

Her breakthrough came with the lead in Gerardo Tort’s Viaje Redondo (2010), earning her multiple international Best Actress awards, including at the Guadalajara International Film Festival, Amiens in France, and Colombia’s India Catalina, plus Mexico’s Ariel Award.

This success paved the way for cross-border opportunities, including appearances in Bordertown with Jennifer Lopez and work on series like The Last Ship.

Ruiz achieved broader global recognition playing Isabella Bautista across the first two seasons of Netflix’s Narcos: Mexico.

She has since built a diverse resume with roles in The Marksman (2021) alongside Liam Neeson, Father Stu (2022) with Mark Wahlberg, the Netflix series Mo, and Mexican productions such as Aquí en la Tierra, Luis Miguel: La Serie, and El Candidato Honesto (2024).

A committed artist and producer, she continues to bridge Mexican and American storytelling while advocating for authentic representation of migrant and border experiences.

Awards and Nominations

• Ariel Award (Mexico) for Viaje Redondo
• Best Actress awards at Guadalajara International Film Festival (Mayahuel), Amiens International Film Festival (France), and India Catalina (Colombia)

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @teresa

Personal Life

Teresa Ruiz, 37 years old and 1.63 m tall, keeps her personal relationships largely out of the public eye.

No spouse or children are publicly known, and she has not highlighted current romantic partners.

Net Worth

Teresa Ruiz has an estimated net worth in the range of $1–2 million.

Primary sources of income include her acting roles in high-profile series like Narcos: Mexico and films such as Father Stu and The Marksman, along with producing work and appearances in both Mexican and U.S. productions.

Filmography

• Viaje Redondo (2010)
• Narcos: Mexico (2018–2021)
• The Marksman (2021)
• Father Stu (2022)
• Mo (2022)
• Ruido (2022)
• El Candidato Honesto (2024)
• Fiesta en la Madriguera (2024)
• Luis Miguel: La Serie (2018)
• Aquí en la Tierra (2018)