Sara Ramirez is an American actress, singer, and songwriter best known for her role as Dr. Callie Torres in the medical drama Grey's Anatomy. Ramirez portrayed the character from 2006 to 2016, making her one of the longest-running cast members in the show's history. She has also appeared in other television shows such as Spin City, The West Wing, and Madam Secretary. Ramirez has won numerous awards for her work, including a Screen Actors Guild Award and two NAACP Image Awards.