Ada Maris. As an actor Tony Plana has performed in more than 70 feature films. [4] He is a graduate of Loyola Marymount University and was trained in acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, UK. In 2011, Plana guest starred in Desperate Housewives as Gabrielle Solis's abusive stepfather, Alejandro Perez. Mayans Mc: Is the FX TV Series Cancelled or Renewed for Season Two? Emmys 2019 exclusive: 20th Century Fox Television and Fox 21 Television Studios categories for ‘This Is Us,’ ‘Rent,’ ‘Modern Family’ and more, The Burning Season: The Chico Mendez Story 1994 premiere, Best Guest-Stars on NYPD Blue/Hill Street Blues/L.A. He has created and directed a number of productions of the works of Shakespeare for minority audiences and he has been active in the Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. and New York City theater communities, including leading appearances on Broadway and at New York City's Public Theater. He also directed Witch's Lament, a Desperate Housewives episode in the show's eighth season. José Antonio Plana was born in Havana, Cuba. Your email address will not be published. Brother(s): Victor Plana, Oscar Plana. Debut TV Series/Movie: She’s in Love (2000) Salary: Under Review. Known For: Betty Suarez's. While he is known to a broad audience for his roles in feature films and television, Plana is also known for his skills in acting and directing for the stage. Plana, during his acting career participated in the web series Los Americans (2011), which is characterized by having a multigenerational focus, a middle-class family living in Los Angeles. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Marital Status: Married. She is an actress, known for Nurses (1991), About Last Night (1986) and 2 Days in the Valley (1996). Ada Maris was born on June 13, 1957 in Los Angeles, California, USA as Ada Marentes. In 2011, he appeared in Body of Proof, in the episode "Helping Hand". Required fields are marked *. Plana teaches acting at California State University, Dominguez Hills and Rio Hondo College. Actor Tony Plana with wife Ada Maris pose in the audience during the 2007 NCLR ALMA Awards held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on June 1, 2007 in Pasadena, California. View details that no one tells you about. José Antonio "Tony" Plana is an Cuban-born-American actor and voice actor best known for his role as Ignacio Suarez in the dramatic comedy series Ugly Betty. Law/Philly/Brooklyn South, The Brothers Garcia: Mysteries of the Maya, The Best TV Shows About Being in Your 30s. He has created and directed a number of productions of the works of Shakespeare for minority audiences and he has been active in the Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. and New York City theater communities, including leading appearances on Broadway and at New York City's Public Theater. Choose an adventure below and discover your next favorite movie or TV show. He originated the role of Rudy in the L.A. production of the Luis Valdez play Zoot Suit, going on to play Rudy in the film version as well.[5]. [6] He was the keynote speaker for the 2012 LULAC conference in Coronado Springs Convention Center in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Plana is currently volunteering as a spokesperson for comprehensive immigration reform. She is an actress, known for, ‘Mayans M.C.’ Season 2 Finale: Wild Shockers And Poetic Justice Leave More Unanswered Questions Dangling In ‘Sons Of Anarchy’ Spinoff. He originated the role of Rudy in the L.A. production of the Luis Valdez play Zoot Suit, goi… Plana has acted, directed and written for television in series, mini-series, and specials such as Hill Street Blues, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Resurrection Boulevard, Commander in Chief, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, The West Wing, 24, Cagney & Lacey and many others. Plana has acted in films such as An Officer and a Gentleman, Three Amigos, Goal!, Lone Star, and others. Check out our editors' picks for the movies and TV shows we're excited about this month, including the premieres of "Marvel 616," Proxima, and more. A big encyclopedia of your favorite celebrities! Debut TV Series/Movie: She’s in Love (2000), Your email address will not be published. ALMA Awards: Outstanding Actor in a New Television Series for: This page was last edited on 12 October 2020, at 06:22. Tony Plana Career. Family & Relatives. [7], Reform Immigration Now clip with Tony Plana, 2012 LULAC Convention: Tony Plana, Actor introduces the March from Selma to Montgomery Video, Learn how and when to remove this template message, California State University, Dominguez Hills, Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Ensemble - Comedy Series, The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez, Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tony_Plana&oldid=983095700, Alumni of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Articles needing additional references from June 2017, All articles needing additional references, Wikipedia articles with BIBSYS identifiers, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. In 2012, he served as an official judge for the Noor Iranian Film Festival. 2 Cast, Actors, Producer, Director, Roles, Salary. Son(s): Alejandro Plana Actress. Tony Plana, Actor: Ugly Betty. During the series, he participated with Esai Morales, Lupe Ontiveros, JC Gonzalez, Raymond Cruz, Yvonne DeLaRosa, and Ana Villafañe. Ada Maris was born on June 13, 1957 in Los Angeles, California, USA as Ada Marentes. Looking for something to watch? Profession: Actor. [3] His family moved to Miami in 1960. [2] He is known for playing Betty Suarez's father, Ignacio Suarez, on the ABC television show Ugly Betty and also for voicing Manuel "Manny" Calavera in the video game Grim Fandango.