Rutina Wesley Bio, Wiki, Age, Pregnant, Husband, True Blood, Queen Sugar, Girlfriend and Net Worth

Rutina Wesley Biography and Wiki

Rutina Wesley is an American actress who is widely recognized for portraying the role of Tara Thornton on HBO’s True Blood and Nova Bordelon on Queen Sugar. She is also a Las Vegas native who was born to a father who worked as a professional tap dancer and a mother who worked as a showgirl.

Rutina finished her high school education at the Las Vegas Academy of International Studies and proceeded to study dance at Simba Studios and the West Las Vegas Arts Center.

10 Quick Facts About Rutina Wesley

  • Name: Rutina Wesley
  • Age: 41
  • Birthday: 21 December
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
  • Height: 5 feet 5.5 inches
  • Nationality: American
  • Occupation: Actress
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Salary: Under review
  • Net worth: $4 million
  • Rutina Wesley Age

    Rutina is 41 years old as of 2019, she was born on 21 December 1978, in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. She celebrates her birthday on 21 December every year and her birth sign is Sagittarius. Rutina turns 42 years old on Dec. 21, 2020.

    Rutina Wesley Height and Weight

    Rutina stands at a height of 5 feet 5.5 inches and Weighs 54 kg. She also appears to be quite tall in stature in her photos. However, details about her other body measurements are still under review. We will update you once we get more information.

    Rutina Wesley Husband

    Rutina divides her time between Los Angeles and Astoria, Queens. She married her former Juilliard classmate Jacob Fishel, an actor in 2005. On August 16, 2013, she filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.

    Rutina Wesley Partner

    After the divorce, Rutina announced her engagement to New Orleans’ Chef Shonda via her Instagram page. Now she identifies herself as openly gay. Rutin is known across the country for playing the headstrong and worldly Nova on Ava DuVernay’s hit show, Queen Sugar but in real life she is also healing from her own personal struggles.

    Rutina Wesley Walking Dead

    The Walking Dead is an ongoing American Horror series that has aired on AMC for ten seasons. The show features a group of survivors who are led by a police officer named Rick Grimes. Together they try their level best to find a safe and secure home after everyone in the United States turned into a zombie. Rutina played the role of Jocelyn in one episode of the show in 2019.

    Rutina Wesley True Blood

    True Blood is a famous American fantasy horror drama TV series about a barmaid named Sookie Stackhouse. She possesses a unique ability to read people’s minds. However, her life changes when the vampires in her town reveal their existence on the surface of the earth. Rutina portrays the role of Tara Thornton.

    Rutina Wesley Workout

    In an interview with a well-known source, Rutina revealed that she mostly does a mix of cardio and weight lifting three times weekly. However, she stated that a lot of her agility comes from her being a professional and trained dancer. Rutina also does yoga in the morning as well.

    Rutina Wesley Net Worth

    Rutina has an estimated Net Worth of around $4 million dollars as of 2020. This includes her Assets, Money and Income. Her primary source of income is her career as an Actress. Through her various sources of income, Rutina has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

    Rutina Wesley Queen Sugar

    Queen Sugar is a famous American series about the Bordelon siblings based in Louisiana. They include a journalist and activist named Nova, Charley, the wife of an NBA player, and a father named Ralph Angel. After tragedy struck the family, the siblings are forced to put their complicated lives aside so that they can come together to run the family’s sugar cane farm. Rutina portrays the role of Nova Bordelon.

    Rutina Wesley Measurements and Facts

    Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Rutina.

    Rutina Wesley Bio and Wiki

    • Full Names: Rutina Wesley
    • Popular As: Rutina
    • Gender: female
    • Occupation / Profession:  actress
    • Nationality: American
    • Race / Ethnicity: Black
    • Religion:  Not Known
    • Sexual Orientation: Gay

    Rutina Wesley Birthday

    • Age / How Old?: 41 years old
    • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
    • Date of Birth: 21 December 1978
    • Place of Birth: Las Vegas, Nevada
    • Birthday: 21 December

    Rutina Wesley Body Measurements

    • Body Measurements: Not Available
    • Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 5.5 inches (1.66m)
    • Weight: 54 kg
    • Eye Color: dark brown
    • Hair Color: black
    • Shoe Size: 9 US
    • Dress Size: 6 US
    • Breast Size: Not Available
    • Waist Size:  Not Available
    • Hip Size: Not Available

    Rutina Wesley Family and Relationship

    • Father (Dad): Ivery Wheeler
    • Mother: Cassandra Wesley
    • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
    • Marital Status: Engaged
    • Husband/Spouse: Married to Jacob Fishel (2005-2014)
    • Dating / Girlfriend: Chef Shonda
    • Children: none

    Rutina Wesley Net Worth and Salary

    • Net Worth: around $4 million dollars
    • Salary: Under Review
    • Source of Income: actress

    Rutina Wesley Career

    Rutina was featured in David Hare’s Broadway play The Vertical Hour in December 2006. She also appeared in The Public Theater production of In Darfur by playwright Winter Miller in 2007, co-starring Heather Raffo and Aaron Lohr and many more. Later, Rutina bagged a minor role in the 2005 film Hitch, which was edited out in the final cut.

    She made her on-screen debut as the main character in the film How She Moves in 2007, from British director Ian Iqbal Rashid. The character Raya Green, who enters a step-dancing competition to secure funds for her education, was inspired by Tony Manero, portrayed by John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever.

    Prior to the shooting of the film, Rutina underwent a five-week dance rehearsal period.  She Portrayed a woman of Jamaican descent in another film, she also took dialect coaching for the role. It was announced in January 2015, that Rutina had been cast in a recurring role in NBC’s  Hannibal drama series.

    She then portrayed Reba McClane, “a blind woman who enters into a relationship with Francis Dolarhyde (Richard Armitage), and helps soothe his murderous urges—at least at first.” Rutina appeared as Liza Warner in the fourth season of Arrow in January 2015.

    Rutina Wesley Movies

    • 2007 How She Move
    • 2012 California Winter
    • 2013 The Championship
    • 2014 13 Sins Shelby
    • Last Weekend
    • 2015 The Perfect

    Rutina Wesley Television

    • 2008 Numb3rs, 2008–2014 True Blood
    • 2009 Family Guy, 2009 The Cleveland Show
    • 2010 True Blood: Webisodes, 2010 Generator Rex
    • 2011 Generator Rex, 2011 Bandwagon: The Series, 2011 Top 100 Number Ones
    • 2012 True Blood: Jessica’s Blog, 2012 The Cleveland Show
    • 2015 Hannibal, 2015 Broad Squad, 2015, 2017 Arrow
    • 2016–present Queen Sugar
    • 2019 The Walking Dead

    Frequently Asked Questions About Rutina Wesley

    Who is Rutina Wesley?

    Rutina is an accomplished American actress who is widely recognized for portraying the role of Tara Thornton on HBO’s True Blood and Nova Bordelon on Queen Sugar. She is also a Las Vegas native who was born to a professional tap dancer and a showgirl.

    How old is Rutina Wesley?

    Rutina is an American national born on December 21, 1978, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

    How tall is Rutina Wesley?

    Rutina stands at a height of 1.66 m.

    Is Rutina Wesley Married?

    No, Rutina is currently engaged to her girlfriend Chef Sonda. Previously, she was married to her husband Jacob Fishel from 2005 to 2014.

    How much is Rutina Wesley worth?

    Rutin has an approximate net worth of around $4 million dollars. This amount has been accrued from her leading role in the entertainment industry.

    Where does Rutina Wesley live?

    She is a resident of Los Angeles, Ca, USA, we shall upload pictures of her house as soon  as we have them from a credible source.

    Is Rutina Wesley dead or alive?

    Rutina is still alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.

    Where is Rutina Wesley now?

    Rutina is still an active participant in the creative entertainment industry, she is a cast member of the newly released 2019 to 2020 episodes of Queen Sugar and Walking Dead.

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