Ivonne Coll

Ivonne Coll Mendoza is a Puerto Rican actress, born on June 18, 1947, in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. She gained recognition as Miss Puerto Rico in 1967 and competed in the Miss Universe pageant the same year. Coll began her acting career and appeared in notable films such as The Godfather Part II and Lean on Me. She also made appearances on popular television series including Switched at Birth, Glee, and Teen Wolf. From 2014 to 2019, Coll starred as Alba Villanueva in the CW comedy-drama series Jane the Virgin. Coll grew up in San Juan and attended Nuestra Señora del Pilar school. She is known for her talent and diverse roles in both movies and television.