Alexandra "Alex" Meneses is a renowned actress known for her captivating performances and philanthropic endeavors. She gained recognition for her roles in TV series such as Jane the Virgin and Telenovela, for which she received an Imagen Award nomination.
Meneses began her career by playing Teresa Morales in Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, followed by notable roles in Everybody Loves Raymond, Friends, The Goldbergs, and many others. She has also appeared in various TV movies and films, including Selena, Boyle Heights, and The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas.
As a producer, Meneses founded her own production company, Oo La La Productions/L.A.D.S. Entertainment, and produced the Sundance Channel hit documentary Damned To Heaven. She has also executive-produced Australians Hit Hollywood, a documentary exploring the lives of Australians and New Zealanders in the entertainment industry.
Meneses' early inspiration to pursue acting came from seeing Rita Moreno's performance in West Side Story. She enrolled in the Second City Improv program and later honed her skills at The Lee Strasberg Theater Institute. She has received acclaim for her stage performances, including a production of Oscar and Felix: A New Look at the Odd Couple by Neil Simon.
Philanthropy is an essential part of Meneses' life. She has served on the Board of Trustees at Children's Hospital of Los Angeles for ten years and has helped raise millions of dollars for the hospital. She also serves on the boards for United Hope for Animals and The Chicago Symphony and is a member of The Chicago Historical Society.
A proud alumna of Chicago's Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School, Meneses established the Alexandra Meneses Endowed Scholarship in 2005 to support young women in their educational and career pursuits. She is a devoted mother to her young daughter and splits her time between Los Angeles and Chicago.
Throughout her career, Meneses has received numerous awards, including an American Comedy Award, an ALMA Award, an Imagen Award, and a Latina of Influence award from Hispanic Lifestyle 2018.
