- Alex Meneses
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name = Alex Meneses
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birthdate = birth date and age|1965|2|12
birthplace =Chicago Alexandra Estella DeAnna "Alex" Meneses (born
February 12 ,1965 ) is an American television and filmactress and model.She was born in
Chicago of Mexican descent on her father's side and Ukrainian descent on her mother's. Meneses studied acting at Chicago'sThe Second City Improvisational Theater during summer vacations. Immediately upon graduation from high school, she got a modeling contract inMilan, Italy . Originally she was to stay inItaly for only 3 months, but fell in love with Italy and stayed there for 2 years where she became a successful model. When Alex came back to the USA, she headed toLos Angeles , where she studied acting at theLee Strasberg Institute .Meneses portrayed Teresa Morales in "
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman ", and has had significant recurring roles on "Everybody Loves Raymond " as Robert's Italian lover Stefania, and "The Hughleys ". She also appeared in the films "Amanda and the Alien ", "Selena", "The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas ", "Auto Focus " and "Funny Money ". Alex has also appeared in numerous L.A. stage productions.Meneses is currently starring in the upcoming made for TV movie "
Fire from Below " due for release in 2008.External links
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