Happy birthday! Liza Colón-Zayas turns 53 today

Liza Colón-Zayas is celebrating her 53rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Liza Colón-Zayas (The Bear, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 53rd birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Colón-Zayas, a cultural icon

Born Liza Maria Colón in New York on July 15, 1972, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Colón-Zayas' not just a great actress, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Liza hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Liza Colón-Zayas as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 53.

Happy Birthday, Liza, you're the best!

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