Kimberly Estrada

Kimberly Estrada
Estrada in February 2011
Born	Kimberly Dawn Estrada Washington, D.C., U.S.
Other names	add
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2000–present
Website
http://kimberlyestrada.com/

Kimberly Estrada is an American actress known for playing a wide range of roles, from professional boxer to vixen. Estrada is an ethnic blend of primarily Chinese, Spanish and Native descent and has an extensive background in martial arts and combat including Shaolin Kempo, Jeet Kun Do Kung Fu, Jiu-jitsu, Tae Kwon Do, Kickboxing and Western Boxing.^[1] An accomplished athlete, Estrada was the only girl playing on her high school's boys soccer team and then played soccer for the University of Maryland, College Park at the NCAA Division 1 level. At the University of Maryland, Estrada earned scholar-athlete awards, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice.^[1]

Estrada has been directed by Academy Award winners Clint Eastwood, Bill Condon, Oliver Stone and the Coen Brothers. She was cast and directed by Clint Eastwood in Best Picture Million Dollar Baby, as one of Hilary Swank’s character's opponents. She was Spokesmodel #16 on the first 45 episodes of NBC’s Deal or No Deal and was named as one of People Magazine's 100 Most Beautiful People in 2006.^[2]

Estrada has been a guest on Good Morning America and The Best Damn Sports Show Period.^[3] In 8 episodes of the CW's Easy Money, Estrada (as Cherise Buffkin) had the opportunity to work with Laurie Metcalf, who played her mother-in-law.^[4] Recent TV appearances include: Criminal Minds, All My Children, Sons of Anarchy, Castle, and Chuck.

Estrada has expanded to working behind the camera as well and was an associate producer on the latest film by Michael Oblowitz, "The Ganzfeld Experiment".^[5] She also produced a web series called "ADVENT", which was released in 2011.^[6] She has several projects in development, including "Frazzled", a screenplay written by Mark Winzer, which she is producing with Maxwell Sinovoi.^[7] Other projects in development include: Effa,^[8] directed by Penny Marshall, Three Kisses,^[9] directed by Alfredo De Villa, and Snow Globe ^[10] written by Meaghan Mallon. Additionally, Kimberly is developing the thriller screenplay David in a co-production with F Comme Film ^[11] producers Jean-Louis Livi and Victor Livi.

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External links

• Official website