Daphne Rubin-Vega

Acting

Daphne Rubin-Vega

Born November 18, 1969 · Panama City, Panama (age 56)

Daphne Rubin-Vega (née Vega; born November 18, 1969) is a Panamanian-American actress, dancer, and singer-songwriter. She is best known for originating the roles of Mimi Marquez in the 1996 premiere of the Broadway musical Rent and Lucy in the 2007 premiere of the Off-Broadway play Jack Goes Boating. Rubin-Vega also appeared as Bombshell publicist Agnes in the second season of the TV series Smash…

Known For

Wild ThingsWild Things · 1998
Wild Things
6.41998
MovieMysteryThriller
When teen-socialite Kelly Van Ryan and troubled bad girl Suzie Toller accuse guidance counselor Sam Lombardo of rape, he's suspended by the school, rejected by the town, and fighting to get his life back. One cop suspects conspiracy, but nothing is what it seems...
Sex and the CitySex and the City · 2008
Sex and the City
6.52008
MovieComedyDrama
When Carrie's big step forward in her relationship goes awry, best friends Charlotte, Miranda and Samantha are there to help her pick up the pieces.
Rachel Getting MarriedRachel Getting Married · 2008
Rachel Getting Married
6.32008
MovieDramaRomance
A young woman who has been in and out from rehab for the past 10 years returns home for the weekend for her sister's wedding.
tick, tick... BOOM!tick, tick... BOOM! · 2021
tick, tick... BOOM!
7.62021
MovieDramaMusic
On the brink of turning 30, a promising theater composer navigates love, friendship and the pressure to create something great before time runs out.
In the HeightsIn the Heights · 2021
In the Heights
7.12021
MovieDramaRomance
The story of Usnavi, a bodega owner who has mixed feelings about closing his store and retiring to the Dominican Republic or staying in Washington Heights.
EzraEzra · 2024
Ezra
6.92024
MovieComedyDrama
Stand-up comedian Max Bernal lives with his father Stan while struggling to co-parent his autistic son Ezra with his ex-wife. When forced to confront difficult decisions about their son's future, Max and Ezra embark on a cross-country road trip that has a transcendent impact on both their lives.
FlawlessFlawless · 1999
Flawless
6.11999
MovieComedyDrama
An ultraconservative police officer suffers a debilitating stroke and is assigned to a rehabilitative program that includes singing lessons - with the drag queen next door.
Reverse the CurseReverse the Curse · 2024
Reverse the Curse
5.82024
MovieComedyDrama
Follows Ted, an aimless thirtysomething who moves in with his father Marty when he develops a fatal illness. Marty’s health suffers every time the Boston Red Sox lose, so to keep him happy and alive, Ted enlists Marty’s grief counselor Mariana and friends to fake a Red Sox winning streak.

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25 Years of Rent: Measured in Love25 Years of Rent: Measured in Love · 2021
25 Years of Rent: Measured in Love
10.02021
MovieMusicDocumentary
A quarter century ago, Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking musical, RENT, opened at New York Theatre Workshop. From its humble beginnings at NYTW, this rock musical went on to shape a generation. What began in the East Village traveled to Broadway, across the nation and around the world. On March 2, 2021, NYTW held its biggest fundraising event of the year, 25 YEARS OF RENT: MEASURED IN LOVE. This virtual celebration of RENT and its impact on the collective cultural consciousness featured a selection of iconic songs by some of today’s most beloved recording and theatre artists, exclusive content uncovering how RENT came to life, and reflections on the driving force of Jonathan’s legacy in the American theatre.
Hey JoelHey Joel · 2003
Hey Joel
7.02003
SeriesAnimationComedy
Hey Joel is an American animated television series. It is about Joel Stein, the host of a three-minute rock-star interview show on VH1 called "3 minutes with Joel". However, he is anything but respectful to his famous guests, often badgering them with aggressive, pointless, irreverent, and often insulting questions. Jon Cryer provides the voicing for the part of Joel. His coworkers include Michele, his producer, on whom he has a crush; Kevin, his production assistant; Leif, his nemesis, who is VH1's star; and Z, the all-business head of programming. The band Fountains of Wayne performs their own original compositions for the show, and appear as animated characters during the musical sequences. After an initial run on VH1 in 2003, the show was picked up by Teletoon, and episodes continue to air in Canada. The first season was made available on DVD June 24, 2008.