Biography
Karen Olivo, also known as KO, (born August 7, 1976) is an American stage and television actor, theater educator, and singer.
In 2008, KO originated the role of Vanessa in In the Heights on Broadway. The following year, they won the 2009 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for their performance as Anita in a revival of West Side Story. KO is the first and only actor to win a Tony Award for a performance in West Side Story. From 2016 to 2017, KO portrayed the role of Angelica Schuyler in the Chicago production of Hamilton. In 2019, KO originated the leading role of Satine in the Broadway adaptation of Moulin Rouge! and was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical.
Filmography
all 17
Movies 9
TV Shows 8
self 5
Self
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It (2021)
Movie
Janet Weiss
The Rocky Horror Musical Live Stream (2020)
Movie
Robot Mother
Rise (2016)
Movie
Self
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015)
TV
2
Emily
Holiday Spin (2012)
Movie
Carrie Hines
Generation Um... (2012)
Movie
Cassie Reynolds
Harry's Law (2011)
TV
7
Herself
Sondheim! The Birthday Concert (2010)
Movie
Giada Cabrini
The Good Wife (2009)
TV
6.01
Self
In the Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams (2009)
Movie
Police Woman
Fetish (2008)
Movie
Ana
Adrift in Manhattan (2007)
Movie
Norma Pimental
Conviction (2006)
TV
Sierra Brandis
Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001)
TV
7.5
Jennifer Benitez / Yelina Muñoz
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)
TV
6.19
Isabella Perez
Law & Order (1990)
TV
5.78
Self - Performer
Tony Awards (1956)
TV
1
Ratings
Average 6.53
Based on 314 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1956
2007
2010
2012
2021
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Known ForActing
GenderNon-binary
Birthday1976-08-07 (47 years old)
Birth PlaceManhattan, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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