Tanya Vidal
Encyclopedia
Tanya Vidal, is an American
actress, writer
, director
and producer
of Puerto Rican
descent.
and settled in New York City
, where Vidal and her two sisters Lisa
and Christina
were born. She also has a brother named Christian.
as Lily. In 2005, she made her directoral debut with a short comedy film The Mosquito, which she also produced and wrote.
United States
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actress, writer
Screenwriter
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, director
Film director
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and producer
Film producer
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of Puerto Rican
Puerto Rico
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descent.
Early years
Vidal, the daughter of Josie, a secretary, and Manny Vidal, a tax consultant and businessman. Her parents moved from Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
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and settled in New York City
New York City
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, where Vidal and her two sisters Lisa
Lisa Vidal
Lisa Vidal is an American film and television actress.-Early years:Vidal was born in New York City, New York, the daughter of Josie, a secretary, and Manny Vidal, a tax consultant and businessman. Her parents moved from Puerto Rico and settled in Manhattan, New York, where Vidal and her two...
and Christina
Christina Vidal
Christina Abbi Vidal is a former American film and television actress. She is best known for her roles in the films Life with Mikey, Brink! , Freaky Friday ,...
were born. She also has a brother named Christian.
Acting career
From 2002-2003, Vidal worked on the series The DivisionThe Division
The Division is an American Lifetime Television original series about a team of women police officers in the San Francisco Police Department. The series premiered on January 7, 2001 and ended on June 28, 2004 after 88 episodes.-Synopsis:...
as Lily. In 2005, she made her directoral debut with a short comedy film The Mosquito, which she also produced and wrote.