Teresa Ruiz (actress)

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Teresa Ruiz
Ruiz at a press conference for the film Father Stu
Born	Teresa Ruiz (1988-12-21) December 21, 1988 (age 35) Santiago Matatlan, Oaxaca, Mexico
Nationality	Mexican, American
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2006–present

Teresa Ruiz López (born 21 December 1988) is a Mexican-American actress.

Ruiz is best known for portraying cartel queen Isabella Bautista in the first two seasons of Narcos: Mexico as well as Maria in the American comedy-drama television series Mo that premiered on on Netflix. In 2022 Ruiz starred in the biographical drama film Father Stu opposite Mark Wahlberg and Mel Gibson. Ruiz has been awarded several Best Actress awards internationally and is a Lifetime Member of the Actors Studio.