Jennifer Paz-Fedorov (born April 23, 1974) is a Filipina-born American actress. She is mostly known for her recurring role as

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in ''

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'' and '' Steven Universe Future''.

Career

The youngest of four children, Paz moved with her family at the age of 5 from the Philippines to

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, where her mother's brother was living at the time. After completing her freshman year at the

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in Seattle, Paz - then at the age of 21 - played the alternate of the lead role of Kim in the 1st National ''

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'' US Tour. Since this professional debut, Paz has received multi-award nominations and wins including a 2008 LA Stage Alliance Ovation Award for Best Lead Actress. In 2013, Paz returned to playing the lead role of Kim in Miss Saigon at the Casa Mañana theatre. Paz is known for providing the voice of Lapis Lazuli and part of the voice of Malachite on the

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television series, ''

''.

Personal life

Paz became engaged to boyfriend

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on December 25, 2012. Their son, Julian Paz Fedorov, was born on April 1, 2013.

Filmography

Recordings

*The Lost Chords: Cinderella - "I Lost My Heart At the Ball", "The Face That I See in the Night" *Walt Disney Records The Legacy Collection: Cinderella - "I Lost My Heart At the Ball", "The Face That I See in the Night" *Awakening - Featured Vocals *The Lost Chords: The Rescuers - "The Need to Be Loved" *Steven Universe, Vol. 2 (Original Soundtrack) - "That Distant Shore" *Steven Universe the Movie (Original Soundtrack) - "Happily Ever After", "Who We Are", "Finale" *Steven Universe Future (Original Soundtrack) - “Shining Through”

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Paz, Jennifer Living people 1974 births 21st-century Filipino actresses Filipino film actresses Filipino voice actresses Filipino musical theatre actresses Actresses from Manila University of Washington alumni Filipino emigrants to the United States