Stephanie Beatriz facts for kids
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Stephanie Beatriz
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Beatriz in 2018
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Stephanie Beatriz Bischoff Alvizuri
February 10, 1981 Neuquén, Argentina
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| Education | Stephens College (BFA) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2002–present |
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Brad Hoss
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| Children | 1 |
Stephanie Beatriz Bischoff Alvizuri (born February 10, 1981) is an American actress. She is well-known for her roles in popular TV shows and movies.
Stephanie played Detective Rosa Diaz in the comedy series Brooklyn Nine-Nine from 2013 to 2021. She also voiced Mirabel Madrigal in the Disney animated movie Encanto (2021). Other notable roles include Carla in the musical film In the Heights (2021) and Quiet in the action-comedy series Twisted Metal (2023–present). Since 2024, she has voiced Vaggie in the musical series Hazbin Hotel.
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Early Life and Education
Stephanie Beatriz was born in Neuquén, Argentina, on February 10, 1981. Her father was from Colombia, and her mother was from Bolivia. When she was two years old, her family moved to the United States. She grew up in Webster, Texas, near Houston.
As a child, Stephanie's mother often took her and her younger sister to art shows and events. This helped Stephanie become interested in creative careers. She discovered her love for acting after taking speech and debate classes, which led her to perform in plays. She became a United States citizen when she was 18.
After high school, Stephanie attended Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri. She graduated in 2002 with a degree in Fine Arts. To pursue her acting dreams, she moved to New York City. Since 2010, she has lived in Los Angeles.
Acting Career Highlights
Stephanie Beatriz has had a busy career in theater, television, and film.
Early Roles and TV Appearances
Before her big break, Stephanie performed for three seasons at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. She appeared in plays like A View From a Bridge and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.
She also had smaller roles in TV shows such as The Closer and Southland. She played Gloria's sister, Sonia Ramirez, in the comedy series Modern Family for several episodes.
Breakthrough with Brooklyn Nine-Nine
In 2013, Stephanie began her role as Detective Rosa Diaz in Brooklyn Nine-Nine. This popular action-comedy series is about a police precinct in Brooklyn. Stephanie's performance was a big hit with audiences. In 2019, she even directed an episode of the show called "He Said, She Said". The series ran for eight successful seasons, ending in 2021.
Film and Voice Acting Success
Stephanie has also starred in movies. She played Bonnie in the independent film The Light of the Moon (2017). Her performance received excellent reviews from critics.
She is also a talented voice actress. From 2018 to 2019, she voiced Gina Cazador on the animated series BoJack Horseman. She was also the voice of General Sweet Mayhem in The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (2019).
In 2021, Stephanie had two major film roles. She appeared in the movie version of Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical In the Heights, playing the character Carla. The same year, she voiced Mirabel Madrigal, the main character in the beloved Disney animated film Encanto. This was her second time working with Lin-Manuel Miranda.
More recently, Stephanie has continued her voice acting work. She voiced Ruby Ortiz in Alpha Betas and played the lead role in the crime podcast Tejana. She also hosted the podcast Twin Flames. Since 2024, she has been the voice of Vaggie in the animated musical series Hazbin Hotel. She also plays Quiet in the live-action series Twisted Metal.
Personal Details
Stephanie Beatriz needs glasses to see clearly because she has severe astigmatism. She often does not wear them for her acting roles.
In October 2017, Stephanie announced her engagement to actor Brad Hoss. They got married on October 6, 2018. In June 2021, she shared that she was expecting a baby, and her daughter was born in August 2021.
Selected Filmography
Stephanie Beatriz has been in many films and TV shows. Here are some of her most well-known projects:
Films
- 2013: Short Term 12 as Jessica
- 2016: Ice Age: Collision Course as Gertie (Voice)
- 2017: The Light of the Moon as Bonnie
- 2019: The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part as General Sweet Mayhem (Voice)
- 2021: In the Heights as Carla
- 2021: Encanto as Mirabel Madrigal (Voice)
- 2022: The Bob's Burgers Movie as Chloe Barbash (Voice)
- 2023: Reverse the Curse as Mariana
Television Series
- 2013–2019: Modern Family as Sonia Ramirez (4 episodes)
- 2013–2021: Brooklyn Nine-Nine as Rosa Diaz (Main role, 151 episodes)
- 2017–2022: Bob's Burgers as Chloe Barbash and other voices (7 episodes)
- 2018–2019: BoJack Horseman as Gina Cazador (Voice, 9 episodes)
- 2020–2021: DuckTales as Gosalyn Waddlemeyer (Voice, 2 episodes)
- 2021: Q-Force as Mira Popadopolous (Voice, main role)
- 2021: Maya and the Three as Chimi (Voice, main role)
- 2023–present: Twisted Metal as Quiet (Main role)
- 2024–present: Hazbin Hotel as Vaggie (Voice, main role)
Songs from Encanto
Stephanie Beatriz performed several songs in the movie Encanto, which became very popular.
- "We Don't Talk About Bruno" (with other cast members)
- "The Family Madrigal" (with Olga Merediz and Encanto cast)
- "What Else Can I Do?" (with Diane Guerrero)
- "Waiting on a Miracle"
- "All of You" (with other cast members)
See also
In Spanish: Stephanie Beatriz para niños
