Ada Maris (born Ada Marentes, June 13, 1957) is an American actress known for her starring roles in the sitcoms Nurses and The Brothers Garcia.

Maris was born in East Los Angeles and grew up there. She attended Boston University and UCLA.

In 1986–1987, Maris portrayed Maria Conchita Lopez in the syndicated television comedy What a Country!. From 1991 to 1994, she became well known for her role in the NBC sitcom Nurses. Maris was proud of the development of her character, Gina, because she said that Gina "evolved into a real person." She has also appeared in many other shows including The Cosby Show, Hill Street Blues, Hunter, Home Improvement, and The District. Maris has also acted on stage.

From 2000 to 2004, Maris starred in the Nickelodeon show The Brothers Garcia. In 2004–2005, she appeared as Starfleet Captain Erika Hernandez on several episodes of Star Trek: Enterprise. Maris was in the NBC series, Deception in 2013. Maris has also been in the cast of many theater performances.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1986About Last NightCarmenFilm debut
1989Out ColdCustomer #1
1993Miracle on Interstate 880Petra Beruman
19962 Days in the ValleyDetective Carla Valenzuela
2000The Egg Plant LadyLaura Vecino

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1983Hardcastle and McCormickDesk clerk1 episode: "Flying Down to Rio"
1984a.k.a Pablo1 episode: "The Woman Who Came to Dinner"
1985The Cosby ShowSelena Cruz1 episode: "Mr. Quiet"
1985Hill Street BluesPurnell1 episode: "Oh, You Kid"
1985HunterAngie Chavira1 episode: "Waiting for Mr. Wrong"
1986Knight RiderAnna-Lucia Cortez / Lieutenant Estrallita Ramirez1 episode: "Knight of a Thousand Devils"
1986-1987What a Country!Maria Conchita LopezMain role
1988CBS Summer PlayhousePrincess Isaine1 episode: "Further Adventures"
1988JuarezMarielena JuarezTV movie
1989SuperboyNatasha1 episode: "Black Flamingo"
1990Broken BadgesTina CardenasTV mini series 1 episode: "Pilot"
1990WiseguyCelia Burns2 episodes
1991-1994NursesGina CuevasMain role
1996Home ImprovementMary Ellen1 episode: "Workshop 'Til You Drop"
1997Nash BridgesDenise Sanchez1 episode: "Inside Out"
1999My Little AssassinCelia Sánchez ManduleyTV movie
1999Walker, Texas RangerTheresa Estrella1 episode: "Lost Boys"
2000Resurrection Blvd.Therese Santiago1 episode: "Pilot: Part 1"
2000The Princess & the Barrio BoySirena's MotherTV movie
2000-2004The Brothers GarciaSonia GarciaMain role
2002-2010One Life to LiveAurelia RiverRecurring role
2003The Brothers Garcia: Mysteries of the MayaSonia GarciaTV movie Main role
2004The DistrictSonya Ruberio-Bukantz1 episode: "On Guard"
2004-2005Star Trek: EnterpriseCapt. Erika HernandezRecurring role - 52nd most important character within the Star Trek science fiction universe
2005Mystery WomanMelindaTV film series "Mystery Woman: Game time"
2013DeceptionSue Rodriguez1 episode: "Tell Me"
2018-2021Mayans M.C.Dita GalindoRecurring seasons 1–2; guest season 3
2022The GarciasSonia GarciaMain Role HBO Max series

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