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Marianly Tejada is a Dominican-American actress and former model, best known for her breakout role as Bronwyn Rojas in the Peacock mystery drama series One of Us Is Lying (2021–2022). She began her career in modeling, winning Miss Mundo Dominicana 2011 and representing the Dominican Republic at Miss World 2011 (unplaced).
Transitioning into acting, she has appeared in films such as Who’s the Boss? (2013) and television series such as Orange Is the New Black (2019), The Purge (2019), and the upcoming Netflix series Ransom Canyon (2025), as Ellie Estevez opposite Josh Brolin.
Quick Facts
- Full Name: Marianly Tejada Burgos
- Stage Name: Marianly Tejada
- Born: July 4, 1992
- Age: 34years old
- Birthplace: San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic
- Nationality: Dominican-American
- Occupation: Actress, Former Model
- Height: 5’9″ (1.75 m)
- Parents: Telesforo Tejada and Rosina Burgos
- Siblings: Anthony Tejada Burgos, Albert Tejada
- Spouse: Steve Bean
- Children: None
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $750,000 to $1.5 million USD
Early Life and Education
Marianly Tejada was born Marianly Tejada Burgos on July 4, 1992, in San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic, to father Telesforo Tejada (a pediatrician) and mother Rosina Burgos (an interior designer). She has two brothers, Anthony Tejada Burgos and Albert Tejada.
Growing up, she took ballet lessons from age 6 to 14 and later pursued architecture at Universidad Iberoamericana before switching to fine arts at Northern Kentucky University, where she graduated in 2010. She moved to New York City to study acting at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting, where she honed her craft before transitioning fully to professional acting and modeling.
Career
Marianly Tejada began her career as a model, earning the title of Miss Mundo Dominicana in 2011 and competing at Miss World 2011 in London (unplaced). She made her acting debut in 2013 with the romantic comedy Who’s the Boss?. She appeared in Once Upon a Fish (2014) and guest-starred in Orange Is the New Black (2019) and The Purge (2019).
Her breakout role came as Bronwyn Rojas in the Peacock series One of Us Is Lying (2021–2022), based on Karen M. McManus’ bestselling novel, where she portrayed a smart, determined student in a high school murder mystery. In 2024, she was cast as Ellie Estevez in Netflix’s Ransom Canyon (premiering 2025), a rough and whip-smart character described as “Do no harm, but take no sh*t.” She has also appeared in theater productions like Den of Thieves, Escape From Happiness, and Hurlyburly.
Social Media
- Instagram Handle: @marianlytejada
Personal Life
Marianly Tejada, 33, is married to Major League Baseball agent Steve Bean. The couple keeps their relationship relatively private. She has no children reported. Tejada is known for her love of travel, ballet background, and multicultural identity (Dominican roots). She resides in the United States and has spoken about balancing her career with personal life.
Filmography
- Who’s the Boss? (2013, debut role as Patricia)
- Once Upon a Fish (2014, as Marianly Tejada Burgos)
- Seeds of Power (additional film appearance)
Television Series:
- Orange Is the New Black (2019, guest role)
- The Purge (2019, guest role)
- One of Us Is Lying (2021–2022, as Bronwyn Rojas)
- Ransom Canyon (Netflix, 2025, as Ellie Estevez)
Other:
- Modeling career (Miss Mundo Dominicana 2011 winner)
- Theater: Den of Thieves, Escape From Happiness, Hurlyburly
Net Worth
Marianly Tejada is a Dominican-American actress and former model. Net worth is estimated at around $750,000 to $1.5 million USD. Her income primarily comes from acting roles in television series (including One of Us Is Lying and Ransom Canyon), modeling (early pageant and fashion work), and potential brand endorsements. Earnings reflect her growing profile in streaming and television dramas.
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