Sara Ramirez

Sara Ramirez has been a Mexican American actor, performer and songwriter for a number of years. Sara Ramirez was brought up by her American mother and encountered a number of racial slurs, which led her to feel unwelcome. Her confidence began to grow during the 9th grade, after she took part in a school audition. She received a lot of praise by the judges for her vocal ability. Not only did it boost her confidence, but also her goals transformed. At the age of 22, she received her degree from in the Julliard School of New York. In 1993 she made her Broadway debut in Paul Simon's The Capeman. Her first film was titled You've got Mail. Her most memorable break came from the role of The Lady of The Lake as she appeared in the first Broadway version of Spamalot. She won the Tony Award and received great reviews for her role. The recognition grew even more for her appearance on Grey's Anatomy on ABC as Dr. Callie Torres. The actress is also a renowned singer and has released an extended play. In addition, she's an activist and works extensively in the field of LGBT rights.