Marisa Carolina Ramirez
Genoa City Presence
Carmen Mesta (May 8th, 2006 to Present)
At a Glance
Marisa's career began when a Polaroid photo of the then 13-year old landed in the hands of a major Los Angeles modeling agency. Within two years, Marisa was working almost every week as a print model and commercial actress, where she had the opportunity to travel to places such as Singapore, Australia, South Africa, Hong Kong and Italy.
The self-professed shy girl began taking acting classes, and began booking guest roles on such television shows as "Days of our Lives," "The Bold and the Beautiful," and most recently, "Roswell." She also served as host of "Senseless Acts of Video" on MTV.
From 2000-2002 she portrayed the spirited supermodel Gia Campbell on General Hospital. In 2001, she received an ALMA nomination for Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series. In 2002, she was nominated for a NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series.
Most recently, she starred in the independent film All Souls Day and in the primetime drama Miracles , opposite Skeet Ulrich.
Acting Portfolio
TELEVISION
The Young and the Restless
Carmen Mesta
May 8th, 2006 to Present
General Hospital
Gia Campbell
July 2000 to December 4th, 2002
Roswell
Vanessa; "Leaving Normal" (episode # 1.4)
October 27th, 1999
USA High
Liza; "Excess's Ex" (episode # 2.5)
November 20th, 1998
Awards & Acclaim
Image Awards Nominee, Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series (2001)
Vital Statistics
PLACE OF BIRTH: Los Angeles, California
DATE OF BIRTH:September 15th, 1977
MARITAL STATUS: Married, Nathan Lavezoli [Sep 22nd, 2002]
News Archives
News Archives: Rumors say Ramirez will exit GH, but agent denies actress is out. [Sep 16th, 2002]
News Archives: Ramirez out as Gia, newcomer Pearson to tackle role. [Nov 18th, 2002]
News Archives: Ramirez rumored to be returning to GH. [Apr 12th, 2004]
News Archives: Ramirez trades GH's Deception for Y&R's Jabot. [Apr 10th, 2006]
News Archives: Ramirez not quite right for Y&R role. [Sep 1st, 2006]
