Edy Ganem

Edurne Ganem, known professionally as Edy Ganem, is a Mexican-Lebanese[3] actress, known for her role as Valentina Diaz in the Lifetime comedy-drama series Devious Maids.[4][5]

Edy Ganem
Ganem at the premiere of The Gunman in Los Angeles in 2015
Born
Edurne Ganem[1]

(1983-09-20) September 20, 1983[2]
Modesto, California, U.S.
NationalityMexican, Lebanese, American
Other namesEdy Ganem
Alma materSan Diego University
OccupationActress
Years active2008–present
Children2

Life and career

Ganem was born in Modesto, California and raised in Torreón, Mexico[6] along with her two younger brothers.[7] Her parents are both of Mexican and Lebanese descent, Ghanem being Arabic (غانم) for "victorious".[8][9] She is a graduate of the University of San Diego.[6] In 2008, she had various small roles in three episodes of HBO's comedy-drama series Entourage. Ganem had guest roles on several television shows, including It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, The Cleveland Show and Rob.[10]

On Lifetime's Devious Maids, Ganem played Valentina Diaz, the positive, open-minded nineteen-year-old daughter and co-worker of Zoila Diaz (Judy Reyes) and love interest of Genevieve Delatour's (Susan Lucci's) son, Remi Delatour (Drew Van Acker).[11] The Diazes both serve as maids to Delatours and the romance between Valentina and Remi is something that Zoila discourages.[12]

Personal life

On September 24, 2015, Ganem announced via Instagram that she was pregnant.[13] An Instagram photo posted in February 2016 revealed that she gave birth to a son.[14] On September 24, 2017, Ganem announced via Instagram that she was expecting her second child.[15] An Instagram photo posted in February 2018 revealed that she gave birth to a daughter.[16]

Filmography
Film
Year Title Role Notes
2009 The Way to Happiness Andi Bali
2010 Las Angeles Conchita
2010 Roundabout Linda Short film
2010 The Loneliest Road in America Amarantha
2010 Black Limousine Dolores
2011 Salvador Iris Short film
2011 Lucha Lucha Short film
2011 Sex/Absurd Kacie
2011 Laptop Jenny Mendez Short film
2011 Like Crazy Isabelle Uncredited
2011 The Ghostmaker Gina
2012 Unspoken Anna Short film
2012 Ojalá Young Olga Short film
2012 Lola's Love Shack Felicia
2012 Goodbye, I Love You Short film
2013 Violeta Carmen Short film
2014 After the Wedding Mariana Diaz
2015 Ana Maria in Novela Land Ana Maria / Ariana Tomosa
2015 Tattooed Love Yesenia
2018 Created Equal Alejandra B.
2019 Made for You with Love Amanda
2020 Beneath Us Sandra Silva
TBA El Tonto The Daughter Post-production
2020 Useless Humans Chum
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2008 Life, Love & Hollywood Model Episode: "Taking Risks"
2008 It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Model Contestant Episode: "America's Next Top Paddy's Billboard Model Contest"
2008 Entourage Various 3 episodes
2008 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Go-Go Dancer Episode: "Let It Bleed"
2010–11 Livin' Loud Herself 6 episodes
2012 The Cleveland Show Flora (voice) Episode: "Y Tu Junior Tambien"
2012 Rob Monica Episode: "Dad Comes to Visit"
2013–2015 Devious Maids Valentina Diaz Main cast (Season 1–2): 26 episodes
Guest star (Season 3): 2 episodes
2019–2020 The Neighborhood Sofia 2 episodes

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Work Result
2014 Imagen Awards Best Actress - Television Devious Maids Nominated[17]
2015 Best Actress - Feature Film Ana Maria in Novela Land Nominated[18]

References
  1. https://twitter.com/_mxttc/status/967905873074049025
  2. "Celebrity Baby Names on September 20". 9babynames.com.
  3. "Mexican and Lebanese".
  4. Villarreal, Yvonne (June 4, 2013). "Lifetime offers 'Devious Maids' pilot preview in English, Spanish". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 14, 2013.
  5. Villarreal, Yvonne (June 1, 2013). "A dust-up over Latina roles in 'Devious Maids'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 14, 2013.
  6. Edy Ganem, TV Guide.
  7. "Profile". movients.com. Archived from the original on July 13, 2015.
  8. https://mobile.twitter.com/EdyGanem/status/465686588404428800. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  9. "Cast & Crew". AfterTheWeddingMiami.com. Archived from the original on August 15, 2013. Retrieved June 28, 2013.
  10. Keck, William (June 21, 2013). "Meet the Domestic Divas of Lifetime's Devious Maids". TV Guide. Retrieved June 28, 2013.
  11. Bibel, Sara (May 21, 2013). "Nine New Shows Ordered from ABC Studios for the 2013-14 Season". TVbytheNumbers.com. Archived from the original on June 9, 2013. Retrieved June 14, 2013.
  12. Wiegand, David (June 17, 2013). "'Devious Maids' review: Help is on the way". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved July 15, 2013.
  13. Ganem, Edy (September 24, 2015). "So this is what's going on!!". Instagram. Retrieved October 1, 2015.
  14. Figueroa, Karla (February 24, 2016). "Edy Ganem, del elenco de 'Devious Maids', le da la bienvenida a su bebé". Variety Latino (in Spanish). Retrieved February 26, 2016.
  15. Ganem, Edy (September 24, 2017). "@edyganem status update". Instagram. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
  16. https://www.instagram.com/p/BfgCvOglX2h/
  17. "Imagen Award Noms Unveiled". Deadline Hollywood. June 19, 2014. Retrieved November 12, 2015.
  18. "NA MARIA IN NOVELA LAND Receives Six Imagen Awards Nominations". Broadwayworld.com. July 9, 2015. Retrieved November 12, 2015.
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