For several years, Nomi Ruiz has a lot of success as a singer and performer.

In 2018, she made her acting debut in Mayans M.C. as Gracie for an episode. With that experience, she leaped into a leading actress role in the Muy Thai drama Haymaker, in which she plays a singer who hires a bodyguard.

Haymaker follows a retired Muay Thai fighter working as a bouncer, who rescues an alluring transgender performer from a nefarious thug, eventually becoming her bodyguard, protector, and confidant. The relationship leads him to make an unexpected return to fighting, risking not only his friendship but his life. Haymaker tells a story about human dignity and love.

Nomi Ruiz stars alongside Nick Sasso, who makes his directorial and screenwriting debut. Other cast members include John Ventimiglia (The Sopranos), Veronica Falcon (Queen of the South), Udo Kier (Brawl in Cell Block 99), Zoe Bell (Once Upon a Time In Hollywood), and D.B. Sweeney (The Cutting Edge).

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LRM Online’s Gig Patta chatted with singer and actress Nomi Ruiz about making her leading actress debut, stage performance, and romance.

Nomi Ruiz released her debut album “Lost in Lust” on her own independent label Park Side Records in 2005. In 2008, Ruiz appeared on nu-disco band Hercules and Love Affair’s self-titled album with the featured single “You Belong.” A year later, she formed the group Jessica 6 with a debut single “Fun Girl” on the label Midnight Sun Sound and then the album “See The Light” with Peacefrog Records. Her sophomore album “The Capricorn” was released in 2012 with critical success. In 2018, she released “The ELIOT Sessions” to rave reviews in Billboard Magazine and received an artist profile in Harper’s Bazaar. She made her acting debut in FX’s Mayans M.C.

Haymaker is in select theaters, On Demand, and digital starting tomorrow.

Watch the exclusive interview with Nomi Ruiz below. The interview may contain spoilers in the film. SPOILER ALERT. Let us know what you think.

Source: LRM Online Exclusive, Gravitas Ventures