Monica Raymund is a talented actress, best recognized for her portrayal of Gabriela Dawson in the NBC drama Chicago Fire, which premiered in 2012.
A Juilliard School graduate, Raymund received the prestigious John Houseman Award for her dedication and commitment to her craft. Upon graduation, she went on to star alongside Tim Roth for three seasons in the Fox drama Lie to Me, which aired from 2009 to 2011.
In addition to her acting career, Raymund is a multifaceted individual with a range of pursuits. She is a founding member of the Mechanicals Theatre Group and has served on the faculty and co-head of the Communications Department at the Heifetz Institute. Furthermore, she has been a faculty member for the Broadway Theatre Project and a board member for the Performing Arts Project and The Hollywood Arts Organization in Los Angeles.
Raymund has also ventured into the realm of independent filmmaking, serving as an executive producer for the feature film The Submarine Kid in 2015. She is the founder and president of SISU Theatrical Productions, LLC, a theatrical production company, and was a producer for the Broadway production of 'The Velocity of Autumn.'
Raymund's impressive credits include a lead role in Stephen Elliott's feature film Happy Baby, released in 2016, a supporting role in the feature Arbitrage opposite Richard Gere, and a starring role in the Sundance Lab musical production of 'Like Water for Chocolate.' She has also made guest appearances on popular television shows, including The Good Wife and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, where she shared the screen with the late Robin Williams in the show's 200th episode.
In 2013, Raymund won the Imagen Award for leading actress in a drama, a testament to her exceptional talent and dedication to her craft. The same year, she separated from her husband, and their divorce was finalized in 2014.
Currently, Raymund resides in New York City, where she continues to pursue her passions in the world of acting and entertainment.
