Liza Colon-Zayas
Latest News on Liza Colon-Zayas:
THE BEAR, ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING, & More Receive 2024 Astra TV Awards Nominations; See the Full List (Jul 9, 2024)
Photos: Go Inside The Exclusive Tonys After Party at The Carlyle Hotel (Jun 14, 2023)
Photos: Go Inside the MTC 2023 SPRING GALA (Jun 3, 2023)
THE BEAR, ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING, & More Receive 2024 Astra TV Awards Nominations; See the Full List (Jul 9, 2024)
Photos: Go Inside The Exclusive Tonys After Party at The Carlyle Hotel (Jun 14, 2023)
Photos: Go Inside the MTC 2023 SPRING GALA (Jun 3, 2023)
BIO
LIZA COLÓN-ZAYAS is a member of The LAByrinth Theater Company. She’s a Drama Desk, Obie, Lucille Lortel, Audelco, Outer Critics Circle, HOLA, and Kingsley Award winner. She originated the role of Church Lady in the Pulitzer Prize-Winning play, Between Riverside and Crazy, at Second Stage and The Atlantic Theater. She also originated the role of Haiku Mom in Quiara Alegría Hudes Pulitzer winner, Water By The Spoonful (also at 2ST). She is known for playing Tina Marrero on The Bear on FX, for which she won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy. Liza has recurred on In Treatment on HBO, David Makes Man on HBO Max, and Law & Order: S.V.U.
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STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theatre's Off-Broadway World Premiere, 2019
Sarge
[Off-Broadway]
New York Theatre Workshop Production, 2017
Dr. Toros
Sherrie
Dr. Toros
Sherrie
Writing
Playwright
Movies
IF
[ 2024 ] Janet
[ 2024 ] Janet
TV Shows
The Bear
[ 2022-2024 ] Tina Marrero
[ 2022-2024 ] Tina Marrero
Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Actress in a Play
Liza Colón-Zayas, Halfway Bitches Go Straight to Heaven
Drama League Awards - 2020 - Distinguished Performance Award
Liza Colón-Zayas, Halfway Bitches Go Straight to Heaven
winner
Obie Awards - 2020 - Performance Award
Liza Colón-Zayas, Halfway Bitches Go Straight to Heaven
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
Liza Colon-Zayas, Halfway Bitches Go Straight to Heaven
The Lortels - 2018 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
Liza Colón-Zayas, Mary Jane
winner
The Lortels - 2015 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
Liza Colón-Zayas, Between Riverside and Crazy
The Lortels - 2004 - Outstanding Featured Actress
Liza Colón-Zayas, Living Out
Videos
In Performance Video: Henderson, Colon in Stephen Adly Guirgis' BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY
by Caryn Robbins - 2014-08-05 12:29:18
News
THE BEAR, ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING, & More Receive 2024 Astra TV Awards Nominations; See the Full List
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 9, 2024
With 15 nominations, FX’s The Bear was the most nominated series this year, followed by Max’s Hacks and Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building with 13 each. ABC’s Abbott Elementary and CBS’s Ghosts are tied for third place, with 11 nominations each.
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 9, 2024
With 15 nominations, FX’s The Bear was the most nominated series this year, followed by Max’s Hacks and Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building with 13 each. ABC’s Abbott Elementary and CBS’s Ghosts are tied for third place, with 11 nominations each.
Photos: Go Inside The Exclusive Tonys After Party at The Carlyle Hotel
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 14, 2023
BroadwayWorld takes you inside the annual Tony Awards afterparty at The Carlyle Hotel with all-new photos from inside the exclusive event!
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 14, 2023
BroadwayWorld takes you inside the annual Tony Awards afterparty at The Carlyle Hotel with all-new photos from inside the exclusive event!
Marin Ireland, Katie Finneran & Ben Shenkman Join OUR TOWN Staged Reading at the John W. Engeman Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2022
Previously announced Broadway and Hollywood stars Edie Falco and Chris Messina will be joined by fellow stars Marin Ireland, Katie Finneran, and Ben Shenkman for a staged reading of Thornton Wilder's classic American play Our Town at the John W. Engeman Theater at Northport on Sunday, September 4, 2022, at 7:00 pm.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2022
Previously announced Broadway and Hollywood stars Edie Falco and Chris Messina will be joined by fellow stars Marin Ireland, Katie Finneran, and Ben Shenkman for a staged reading of Thornton Wilder's classic American play Our Town at the John W. Engeman Theater at Northport on Sunday, September 4, 2022, at 7:00 pm.
Winners Announced For 2020 AUDELCO Awards
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2020
The 48th Annual Vivian Robinson AUDELCO Awards occurred virtually on Monday, November 30, 2020 at 7pm hosted by Roger Guenveur Smith, the AUDELCO award winning actor, best known for his “The Huey P. Newton Story” and as Smiley in Spike Lee’s “Do the Right Thing”! and LaChanze, AUDELCO award winner for “The Secret Life of Bees” and 2006 Tony award winner for “The Color Purple”.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2020
The 48th Annual Vivian Robinson AUDELCO Awards occurred virtually on Monday, November 30, 2020 at 7pm hosted by Roger Guenveur Smith, the AUDELCO award winning actor, best known for his “The Huey P. Newton Story” and as Smiley in Spike Lee’s “Do the Right Thing”! and LaChanze, AUDELCO award winner for “The Secret Life of Bees” and 2006 Tony award winner for “The Color Purple”.
OWN Announces DAVID MAKES MAN Recurring and Guest Stars
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 25, 2018
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the addition of ten new recurring and guest star cast members to the ensemble for “David Makes Man”, the lyrical drama from Academy Award winner Tarell Alvin McCraney (“Moonlight”) and Warner Horizon Scripted Television. Lela Rochon (“Training Day”), Trace Lysette (“Transparent”), Liza Colon-Zayas (“Proven Innocent”), Juanita Jennings (“Star”), Lindsey Blackwell (“Step Sisters”), Solomon Valdez (“[Bi]Polar”), Teshi Thomas (“The Good Place,” “Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance”), Nick Creegan, Kimaya Naomi and Logan Rozos have joined the series.
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 25, 2018
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the addition of ten new recurring and guest star cast members to the ensemble for “David Makes Man”, the lyrical drama from Academy Award winner Tarell Alvin McCraney (“Moonlight”) and Warner Horizon Scripted Television. Lela Rochon (“Training Day”), Trace Lysette (“Transparent”), Liza Colon-Zayas (“Proven Innocent”), Juanita Jennings (“Star”), Lindsey Blackwell (“Step Sisters”), Solomon Valdez (“[Bi]Polar”), Teshi Thomas (“The Good Place,” “Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance”), Nick Creegan, Kimaya Naomi and Logan Rozos have joined the series.
Photo Coverage: MARY JANE Celebrates Opening at New York Theatre Workshop
by Linda Lenzi - Sep 26, 2017
New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) presents Mary Jane, written by NYTW Usual Suspect and Pulitzer Prize Finalist Amy Herzog (4000 Miles, Belleville) and directed by two-time Obie Award winner Anne Kauffman (Sundown, Yellow Moon; A Life). Mary Jane has just been extended through October 29, 2017 after its official opening last night, September 25, 2017. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening festivities below!
by Linda Lenzi - Sep 26, 2017
New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) presents Mary Jane, written by NYTW Usual Suspect and Pulitzer Prize Finalist Amy Herzog (4000 Miles, Belleville) and directed by two-time Obie Award winner Anne Kauffman (Sundown, Yellow Moon; A Life). Mary Jane has just been extended through October 29, 2017 after its official opening last night, September 25, 2017. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening festivities below!
QUEEN LATINA AND HER POWER POSSE: THE REBOOT! to Hit Cherry Lane This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2016
LAByrinth Theater Company Members in conjunction with Cherry Lane Theatre Late Nite are presenting Queen Latina and her Power Posse: the Reboot!
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2016
LAByrinth Theater Company Members in conjunction with Cherry Lane Theatre Late Nite are presenting Queen Latina and her Power Posse: the Reboot!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Liza Colon-Zayas written?
Liza Colon-Zayas has written 1 shows including ¡Olé! (Playwright).
What awards has Liza Colon-Zayas been nominated for?
Outstanding Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Halfway Bitches Go Straight to Heaven, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Halfway Bitches Go Straight to Heaven, Performance Award (Obie Awards) for Halfway Bitches Go Straight to Heaven, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Halfway Bitches Go Straight to Heaven, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (The Lortels) for Mary Jane, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (The Lortels) for Between Riverside and Crazy and Outstanding Featured Actress (The Lortels) for Living Out.
What awards has Liza Colon-Zayas won?
Liza Colon-Zayas has won several prestigious awards for her performances. She received the Outstanding Actress in a Play award from the Drama Desk Awards for Halfway Bitches Go Straight to Heaven. She also earned the Performance Award from the Obie Awards for the same play. Additionally, she was honored with the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play award by the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Halfway Bitches Go Straight to Heaven. Furthermore, she won the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play award from The Lortels for her role in Between Riverside and Crazy.
How many Broadway shows has Liza Colon-Zayas been in?
Liza Colon-Zayas has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Liza Colon-Zayas been in?
Liza Colon-Zayas has not appeared in the West End.
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