Audrey Esparza is an American actress that is best known for her portrayal of Tasha Zapata in the TV show Blindspot. This is a role that she has played in all four seasons of the show which makes her instantly recognizable to fans. Here are ten facts about her that you may not know.
1. She Was Born In Texas
Audrey was born in Laredo, Texas in March 1986. The city is located on the North Bank of the Rio Grande and is the county seat of Webb County. She spent her childhood living with her parents and two siblings.
2. She Studied Acting At New York University
When she was eighteen she moved to New York to study acting at University. She studied at New York University’s Tisch School of Arts in the Experimental Theater Wing. This was a four year course and she learned a lot here that has served her well in her career.
3. Her First Role Was In The TV Movie Family Practice
Her first TV role was in the movie Family Practice where she played Liz Stratton. She starred alongside Christopher Lloyd and Octavia Spencer. Acting alongside established actors such as these taught her a lot of valuable lessons and she was able to really learn from their experience.
4. She Works Hard To Stay Active
Her shooting schedule for Blindspot is very demanding but she always tries to make time to stay active. Her role as an FBI agent means that the role can sometimes be physically demanding. This makes it even more important that she stays fit and it is something that she feels she needs to do to stay true to the role.
5. She Reportedly Earns $50,000 Per Episode For Blindspot
Her salary for Blindspot is reported to be around $50,000 per episode. This is her main source of income at the moment and her net worth is estimated to be around $2 million. Blindspot is a very popular show and the character of Zapata is crucial to the current season and so it is likely that she will continue to be involved with the show for as long as it continues to be renewed.
6. She Is Good Friends With The Rest Of The Cast
The main cast of Blindspot have worked together now for four seasons and in this time they have developed a close bond. They spend a lot of time together when they are filming and so it really helps that they get on so well. They also regularly meet up for food and drinks when they have a break from filming.
7. Her Spirit Animal Would Be A House Cat
When she was at University her class was given an assignment of going to the zoo and picking out an animal that they felt represented them best. However, she did not feel like going to the zoo and decided to choose a house cat as her animal instead. This went down very well with the rest of her class who told her she was a very graceful cat and that her choice suited her well.
8. She Does Not Watch Herself In Blindspot
As an actress she is very critical of herself and the performances that she gives. This is one of the main reasons that she does not watch episodes of Blindspot back after they have been filmed. She feels that she would not enjoy the experience of watching the scenes that she is in as she would be too focused on the things that she could do better to pay too much attention to what else was happening.
9. She Has A Dog Named Polito
She has a small dog called Polito that she shares a lot of photos of on Instagram. He is her best friend and joins her while she is working out, and even comes with her on set sometimes. Her co-stars seem to love him just as much as she does.
10. She Is A Very Private Person
Audrey does not give many details of her private life away on social media. There is no information available about any relationship that she is in currently or has been in previously. In many of the interviews she does she always focuses on what is happening in her work life rather than her personal life.
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