| Edy Ganem | |
| Birth Name: | Edurne Ganem[1] |
| Birth Date: | 20 September 1983 |
| Birth Place: | Modesto, California, U.S. |
| Other Names: | Edy Ganem |
| Alma Mater: | San Diego University |
| Occupation: | Actress |
| Years Active: | 2008–present |
| Children: | 2 |
Edurne Ganem, known professionally as Edy Ganem, is an American actress known for her role as Valentina Diaz in the Lifetime comedy-drama series Devious Maids.[2] [3]
Ganem was born in Modesto, California and raised in Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico[4] along with her two younger brothers.[5] Her parents are both of Mexican and Lebanese descent, Ghanem being Arabic (غانم) for "victorious".[6] [7] She is a graduate of the University of San Diego. In 2008, she had various small roles in three episodes of HBO's comedy-drama series Entourage. Ganem had guest roles on several television shows, including It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, , The Cleveland Show and Rob.[8]
On Lifetime's Devious Maids, Ganem played Valentina Diaz, the positive, open-minded nineteen-year-old daughter and co-worker of Zoila Diaz (Judy Reyes) and love interest of Genevieve Delatour's (Susan Lucci's) son, Remi Delatour (Drew Van Acker).[9] The Diazes both serve as maids to Delatours and the romance between Valentina and Remi is something that Zoila discourages.[10]
On September 24, 2015, Ganem announced via Instagram that she was pregnant.[11] An Instagram photo posted in February 2016 revealed that she gave birth to a son.[12] On September 24, 2017, Ganem announced via Instagram that she was expecting her second child.[13] An Instagram photo posted in February 2018 revealed that she gave birth to a daughter.[14]
| 2009 | The Way to Happiness | Andi Bali | |
| 2010 | Las Angeles | Conchita | |
| 2010 | Roundabout | Linda | Short film |
| 2010 | The Loneliest Road in America | Amarantha | |
| 2010 | Black Limousine | Dolores | |
| 2011 | Salvador | Iris | Short film |
| 2011 | Lucha | Lucha | Short film |
| 2011 | Sex/Absurd | Kacie | |
| 2011 | Laptop | Jenny Mendez | Short film |
| 2011 | Like Crazy | Isabelle | Uncredited |
| 2011 | The Ghostmaker | Gina | |
| 2012 | Unspoken | Anna | Short film |
| 2012 | Ojalá | Young Olga | Short film |
| 2012 | Lola's Love Shack | Felicia | |
| 2012 | Goodbye, I Love You | Short film | |
| 2013 | Violeta | Carmen | Short film |
| 2014 | After the Wedding | Mariana Diaz | |
| 2015 | Ana Maria in Novela Land | Ana Maria / Ariana Tomosa | |
| 2015 | Tattooed Love | Yesenia | |
| 2018 | Created Equal | Alejandra B. | |
| 2019 | Made for You with Love | Amanda | |
| 2020 | Beneath Us | Sandra Silva | |
| 2020 | Useless Humans | Chum | |
| 2020 | In Other Words | Karina Salas | |
| 2021 | 7th & Union | Lucia | Originally titled “Color Box” |
| 2022 | Free Dead or Alive | Eva | |
| 2023 | Fool's Paradise | The Daughter | Post-production |
| 2008 | Life, Love & Hollywood | Model | Episode: "Taking Risks" | |
| 2008 | It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia | Model Contestant | Episode: "America's Next Top Paddy's Billboard Model Contest" | |
| 2008 | Entourage | Various | 3 episodes | |
| 2008 | Go-Go Dancer | Episode: "Let It Bleed" | ||
| 2010–11 | Livin' Loud | Herself | 6 episodes | |
| 2012 | The Cleveland Show | Flora (voice) | Episode: "Y Tu Junior Tambien" | |
| 2012 | Rob | Monica | Episode: "Dad Comes to Visit" | |
| 2013–2015 | Devious Maids | Valentina Diaz | Main cast (Seasons 1–2): 26 episodes Guest star (Season 3): 2 episodes | |
| 2019–2020 | The Neighborhood | Sofia | 3 episodes | |
| 2021–2022 | Bob Hearts Abishola | Olivia | Recurring, season 3 | |
| 2022-2024 | 9-1-1 | Marisol | 5 episodes |
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Imagen Awards | Best Actress - Television | Devious Maids | [15] |
| 2015 | Best Actress - Feature Film | Ana Maria in Novela Land | [16] | |