Stephanie Beatriz

Stephanie Beatriz is an Argentine-American actress and voice actress who has made a significant impact in both television comedy and animated film. Born Stephanie Beatriz Bischoff Alvizuri on February 10, 1981, in Neuquen, Argentina, she moved to the United States as a young child and was raised in Webster, Texas. She studied theater at Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri, and began her career in regional theater before making the move to Los Angeles to pursue on-screen acting.

Beatriz’s breakout role came in 2013 when she was cast as Detective Rosa Diaz in the NBC comedy series Brooklyn Nine-Nine, created by Dan Goor and Michael Schur. Her portrayal of the tough, deadpan detective became a fan favorite over the show’s eight seasons (2013-2021). The role showcased her comedic timing and helped establish her as one of the most recognizable faces in television comedy. Brooklyn Nine-Nine was a critical and commercial success, moving from Fox to NBC and building a passionate global fanbase.

In 2021, Beatriz achieved a major career milestone when she voiced the lead character Mirabel Madrigal in Disney’s animated film Encanto. The film was a massive hit, grossing over $256 million worldwide and winning the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. The film’s soundtrack, featuring Lin-Manuel Miranda’s songs, became a cultural phenomenon, with the song “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” becoming a global chart-topping hit. Beatriz’s warm, expressive voice performance was central to the film’s emotional resonance.

Beyond her signature roles, Beatriz has appeared in films such as In the Heights (2021) and Short Term 12 (2013), and has done voice work for animated series. An openly bisexual actress, she has been a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ representation in entertainment. She married actor Brad Hoss in 2018, and the couple welcomed a daughter in 2021. By 2026, her estimated net worth stands at approximately $3 million.