Sara Ramirez is an American actor born in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico. At the age of eight, Ramirez moved to the United States and later graduated with a fine arts degree from the Juilliard School. Ramirez is known for their role as Dr. Callie Torres in the television series Grey's Anatomy from 2006-2016 and Kat Sandoval in the legal drama Madam Secretary from 2017-2019, and as Che Diaz in And Just Like That... since 2021. They have received various awards and nominations, including a Tony Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Satellite Award. Ramirez actively participates in several philanthropic organizations and openly identifies as bisexual and non-binary, using they/them pronouns.
Sara Elena Ramírez Vargas was born on August 31, 1975, in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico.
The film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, which later inspired the musical Spamalot starring Sara Ramirez, was released in 1975.
In 1998, Sara Ramirez made their Broadway debut in Paul Simon's musical The Capeman and their screen debut in the film You've Got Mail.
Sara Ramirez appeared in The Gershwins' Fascinating Rhythm in 1999 and received an Outer Critics Circle Award nomination.
Sara Ramirez debuted as a voice actor in 1999, voicing the titular character Lammy in the PlayStation video game Um Jammer Lammy.
In 2001, Ramirez performed in the Broadway production of A Class Act, along with other productions like Fascinating Rhythm and Dreamgirls.
In 2001, Ramirez reprised their role as Lammy in PaRappa the Rapper 2 and other related projects.
In 2002, Ramirez performed in The Vagina Monologues alongside Tovah Feldshuh and Suzanne Bertish.
In 2005, Sara Ramirez achieved a career breakthrough with their role as the Lady of the Lake in the Broadway musical Spamalot. This performance earned them a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical.
Sara Ramirez won a Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical for their role in "Spamalot" in 2005.
Sara Ramirez's breakout role came in 2005 with their performance as the Lady of the Lake in the musical Spamalot, earning them a Tony Award.
The soundtrack for "Monty Python's Spamalot" was released in 2005.
Brandi Carlile originally released "The Story" in 2007, which Ramirez later covered.
In 2007, Sara Ramirez was nominated for an Alma Award and won a Screen Actors Guild Award as part of the Grey's Anatomy ensemble.
Ramirez received nominations for both an Alma Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award (ensemble) in 2008.
On November 19, 2009, Sara Ramirez provided a cappella vocals for the song "Silent Night" in the Grey's Anatomy episode "Holidaze."
Sara Ramirez released their first single, "Silent Night", in 2009.
Sara Ramirez released their self-titled debut EP in March 2011, featuring a cover of "The Story".
Sara Ramirez was the main vocalist in the Grey's Anatomy musical episode "Song Beneath the Song," which aired on March 31, 2011.
Sara Ramirez became engaged to their longtime boyfriend, Ryan DeBolt, on June 27, 2011.
In 2011, Ramirez's self-titled EP debuted at number 37 on the Billboard 200.
Sara Ramirez was nominated for an NAACP Image Award for their role in Grey's Anatomy in 2011.
Sara Ramirez and Ryan DeBolt married in a private beachside ceremony in New York on July 4, 2012.
Sara Ramirez began voicing Queen Miranda in the Disney Junior animated series Sofia the First in 2012.
In 2015, Sara Ramirez received the Ally for Equality Award from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation for their extensive LGBT rights activism.
Sara Ramirez left Grey's Anatomy in May 2016 after 10 years on the show.
Sara Ramirez donated their hair to Locks of Love in September 2016 and adopted a buzz cut, styled as an undercut.
At the True Colors Fund's 40 To None Summit in October 2016, Sara Ramirez publicly came out as bisexual and queer.
Sara Ramirez became a producer with the release of the teen comedy film Loserville in 2016.
Sara Ramirez joined the cast of Madam Secretary in 2017, playing the role of Kat Sandoval.
Sara Ramirez's voice acting role in Sofia the First concluded in 2018.
Sara Ramirez's role on Madam Secretary ended in 2019.
In August 2020, Sara Ramirez came out as non-binary on Instagram.
On July 6, 2021, Sara Ramirez publicly announced their separation from Ryan DeBolt via Instagram.
In 2021, Sara Ramirez updated their pronouns to they/them.
In 2021, Sara Ramirez was cast as Che Díaz in the "Sex and the City" revival, "And Just Like That...". The character, a non-binary podcast host and comedian, faced significant criticism.
In 2023, Sara Ramirez became a vocal activist supporting Palestinian liberation, participating in protests organized by ACT UP New York.
In June 2024, Sara Ramirez filed for divorce from Ryan DeBolt, citing irreconcilable differences.
Sara Ramirez continued their activism in support of Palestinian liberation in 2024.