Andrea Navedo is an American actress of Puerto Rican descent, renowned for her dynamic performances in television and film. Born on October 10, 1977, in The Bronx, New York, Navedo began her acting career in the late 1990s with roles in daytime soap operas such as "One Life to Live" and "Guiding Light." She gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Xiomara Villanueva in The CW's critically acclaimed series "Jane the Virgin" (2014–2019), a role that earned her the Imagen Award for Best Supporting Actress in Television in 2015. Navedo's work is celebrated for its authenticity and depth, contributing significantly to the representation of Latina women in mainstream media.