Sara Ramirez
Sara Ramirez is a Mexican American actress, singer, and songwriter known for their roles in Grey's Anatomy and their Tony Award-winning performance in Spamalot.
Movie Actress
August 31, 1975
Virgo
49
Mazatlan, Mexico
Sara Ramirez, a Mexican-American actress, singer, and activist, gained fame for her portrayal of Dr. Callie Torres on the popular medical drama Grey’s Anatomy, becoming one of the longest-running LGBTQ+ characters on television. Ramirez has also appeared in other shows such as Madam Secretary and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. They won a Tony Award for their performance in the Broadway musical Spamalot and are known for their activism in support of LGBTQ+ rights and mental health awareness.
Recently, Ramirez has been in the spotlight for their role as Che Diaz, a nonbinary queer character, in the “Sex and the City” revival, “And Just Like That…” (2021â). However, this character has received mixed reviews from fans.
Born in Mazatlán, Mexico, on August 31, 1975, Ramirez moved to the United States at the age of 7 following their parents’ divorce. They studied at The Juilliard School and have demonstrated their vocal talents in various musical theater productions, including the original Broadway cast of “Monty Python’s Spamalot” and a collaboration with folk singer Brandi Carlile on the album “The Story – Live at Carnegie Hall.”
Sara Ramirez continues to make a significant impact in the entertainment industry through their diverse roles, activism, and remarkable vocal abilities.
