Cierra Ramirez, born on March 9, 1995, in Houston, Texas, is an American actress and singer who has made a significant mark in the entertainment industry.
Best known for her role as Mariana Adams Foster in the Freeform television series The Fosters and its spin-off Good Trouble, Cierra has captivated audiences with her acting prowess and musical talents.
Raised in Sugar Land, Texas, by her father, Sonny Ramirez, a music producer, and her mother, Cris Ramirez, a former kindergarten teacher, Cierra’s early exposure to the arts paved the way for her multifaceted career.
Siblings
Cierra has one known sibling, her younger sister Savannah Ramirez.
Born on October 9, 1996, Savannah is often mistaken for Cierra’s twin due to their striking resemblance and close age gap of just over a year and a half.
While Cierra pursued a path in acting and singing, Savannah has carved out her own niche as a makeup artist and hairstylist.
Career
Cierra’s career began at the tender age of 10 when she made her television debut on Showtime at the Apollo, performing the song “I Am Changing” in the “Apollo Kids Star of Tomorrow” segment.
This early foray into performance led to opportunities in music and acting.
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She signed with Tribeca Music Group and performed as an opening act for artists like Earth, Wind & Fire and Ruben Studdard.
Her acting career took off with a recurring role as Jasmine on Disney Channel’s The Suite Life of Zack & Cody in 2007, followed by a stint as Kathy, a pregnant freshman, in The Secret Life of the American Teenager.
Her breakthrough came in 2012 with the lead role of Ansiedad in the film Girl in Progress, a performance that showcased her ability to handle complex characters.
In 2013, she landed the role of Mariana Adams Foster in The Fosters, a series produced by Jennifer Lopez that ran for five seasons.
Cierra reprised this role in the spin-off Good Trouble, which premiered in 2019, and also took on the role of co-executive producer alongside co-star Maia Mitchell.
Beyond acting, Cierra has pursued music, releasing her debut EP Discreet in 2016, blending her talents as a singer and actress seamlessly. Her versatility extends to voice acting, notably as America Chavez in Marvel animated projects.
Accolades
For her role in Girl in Progress, Cierra won the ALMA Award for Favorite Movie Actress in a Supporting Role and the Imagen Foundation Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2012.
That same year, she received the Horizon Award from the National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts, recognizing her as a rising star.
Her work on The Fosters garnered further acclaim, including a nomination for a Teen Choice Award in 2014 for Choice Summer TV Star: Female and a HOLA Award.
Additionally, her involvement in Good Trouble earned her a nomination for a GLAAD Media Award, reflecting her impact on representation in media.
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