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Wendy Moniz at an event for The Grey (2011)

Biography

Wendy Moniz

Overview

  • Born
    January 19, 1969 · Kansas City, Missouri, USA
  • Height
    5′ 1″ (1.55 m)

Biography

  • Wendy Moniz, of Portuguese and Irish descent, was born in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. An American actress best known for her roles as Louisa Archer in The Guardian (2001-2004), Rachel McCabe in Nash Bridges (200-2001), and Dinah Marler in Guiding Light (1995-1999), she has been married to Frank Grillo, her former Guiding Light costar, since October 28, 2000. She has two boys Liam (b. August 2004) and Rio Grillo (b. January 2008) and a stepson Remy (b. January 1997) from Frank Grillo's first marriage. She was previously married to David Birsner. Moniz has worked regularly in television since her debut in 1995, appearing in 15 series and over 50 commercials.
    - IMDb mini biography by: Renee A. Gibson

Family

  • Spouses
      Frank Grillo(October 28, 2000 - 2020) (divorced, 2 children)
      David Birsner(1991 - 1996) (divorced)
  • Children
      Liam Kiki Grillo
      Rio Joseph Grillo
  • Parents
      Bob Moniz

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  • Is of Portuguese and Irish descent.
  • Earned a BA in English and Theatre from Siena College (NY) in 1991.
  • Graduated from BMC Durfee High School in Fall River, MA.
  • She has two sons, Liam Grillo (b. August 2004) and Rio Grillo (b. January 25, 2008) with her ex-husband Frank Grillo.
  • (February 21, 2020) Separated from her husband of 19 years Frank Grillo and later divorced.

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