Karina Arroyave

Karina Arroyave

56 · Born: Jul 16, 1969

Personal Details

BornJul 16, 1969 Colombia

Biography

Karina Arroyave is a multifaceted Colombian-American actress and playwright, renowned for her captivating performances in various television series and stage productions.

As a talented actress, she is best recognized for her iconic roles, including Bianca Walsh on the long-running soap opera "As the World Turns" from 1988 to 1994, Jamey Ferrel on the action-packed series "24" from 2001 to 2002, and Meirce on the crime thriller "The Blacklist" from 2021 to 2022.

Born in Colombia, Karina Arroyave relocated to New York City at the tender age of one, where she would later develop a passion for the performing arts.

Her journey in acting began at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School, where she honed her skills in the craft. She further refined her comedic acting abilities at The Groundlings in Los Angeles.

Karina made her stage debut in a prominent role, playing the title character in Marisol at the prestigious Louisville Humana Festival.

In 1993, she made her Broadway debut in the critically acclaimed play In the Summer House, penned by the renowned Jane Bowles.

Career

2024
The Reunion
The Reunion as Marguerite
2023
2021
The Blacklist
The Blacklist as Mierce Xiu
2020
First One In
First One In as Valentina
2019
Orange Is the New Black
Orange Is the New Black as Karla Córdova
2017
2010
Holy Rollers
Holy Rollers as Fabric Customer
2009
Adam
Adam as Teacher Assistant
2007
2005
Crash
Crash as Elizabeth Ruiz
2002
Empire
Empire as Cheena
2001
24
24 as Jamey Farrell
1999
Flawless
Flawless as Amber
1997
One Eight Seven
One Eight Seven as Rita Martinez
1995
1994
Trial by Jury
Trial by Jury as Mercedes
1993
Blind Spot
Blind Spot as Ramona
1989
Lean on Me
Lean on Me as Maria