This Fool

Actress on the rise Michelle Ortiz can be seen next starring as Maggie in the upcoming Hulu Original comedy series, “This Fool.” The show is set in working class South-Central Los Angeles and centers on Julio Lopez (Chris Estrada), a 30-year-old who still lives at home. Ortiz is a standout as Julio’s on again-off again girlfriend, whom he has been dating since high school. Next, Ortiz can be seen starring in her west coast stage debut as Gabby Fuentes in Fernana Coppel’s King Liz, which opens July 21, 2022 at the Geffen Playhouse in West Los Angeles. Ortiz may be best known for her series regular role on The CW’s revival of the smash hit comedy series “MADtv,” which solidified her place as an up and coming comedian in the entertainment industry. While on the show, she earned notoriety for her bold humor and quickly became a fan favorite, appearing in hilarious sketches as Kim Kardashian, Melania Trump, Sofia Vergara, and Dora the Explorer. John Hugar from AV Club wrote that Ortiz was “poised for breakout stardom.” Additional television credits include ABC’s “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,” Netflix’s “I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson,” Vudo’s “Mr. Mom,” and Netflix’s “Gentefied.” She has also been featured in series such as “Life in Pieces,” “Mom,” “B Positive,” “Tacoma FD”, and “Mr. Corman.”

While working in television and on stage keeps Ortiz busy, she has also brought a handful of characters to life in iconic games including “Star Wars: Squadrons” (Electronic Arts, 2020) and “Star Wars: The Old Republic – Legacy of the Sith” (digital expansion, 2022). Ortiz currently resides in Los Angeles with her beloved cat named Fat Carl.