Maria Costa is a multi-talented actress, writer, and comedienne who has been hailed as the "Latina Lucille Ball" by critics. With her versatility and range, she has been compared to comedy legends like Tracey Ullman and Gilda Radner.
Costa's most notable works include her Imagen Award-nominated television show "Viva America" and her award-winning comedy concert "Macho Men and the Women Who Love Them", which was filmed live at the Kodak Theater and is now streaming on Amazon Prime. Her comedy has been praised by audiences and critics alike, and she has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the Kresge Foundation Performing Artist Fellowship and the Maverick Award from the Los Angeles Women in Theater.
In addition to her television and comedy work, Costa has also had a successful career in theater. She has starred in productions such as "Checkmates" and "Cracksteppin'", written by renowned playwright Ron Milner, and has appeared in numerous other theatrical productions, including "Anthony and Cleopatra" and "For Colored Girls Who Have Committed Suicide at the Hillberry Theater".
Costa has also had a successful career in television, with appearances on shows such as "Ugly Betty", "Universal Remote", "Strong Medicine", and "Joan of Arcadia". She has also been a series regular on "The It Factor" and "Dangerous Minds".
Maria Costa received her formal training at Wayne State University, where she studied with theater legend Uta Hagan and acclaimed mime master Marcel Marceau.
