Nadine Velazquez
Biography
Nadine Velázquez is an American actress and model. Born on November 20, 1978, she stands at 5' 5" (1,65 m) tall. Velázquez is of Puerto Rican descent and was born in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from Notre Dame High School for Girls and later earned a bachelor of arts in marketing from Columbia College Chicago in 2001. Velázquez has appeared in various television and film projects, including roles on My Name Is Earl and The League, as well as films such as War and Flight. She is also a cast member on the TV series Major Crimes.
Career overview
Nadine E. Velázquez is an American actress and model born on November 20, 1978, in Chicago, Illinois. She is of Puerto Rican descent and graduated from Notre Dame High School for Girls before earning a bachelor of arts in marketing from Columbia College Chicago in 2001.
Velázquez is well known for her television roles, including playing Catalina Aruca on My Name Is Earl and Sofia Ruxin on The League. Additionally, she has appeared as a cast member on the television series Major Crimes.
Alongside her television work, Velázquez has also appeared in feature films. Her film credits include roles in War and Flight.
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Full Filmography
52 titles- Finding Faith (2025) as Maria Alvarez
- Black Tar (2022) as Gina Russo
- Queens (2021) as Valeria aka Butter Pecan
- Discarnate (2019) as Maya Sanchez
- A World Away (2019) as Lyra
- Sharon 1.2.3. (2018) as Sharon #2
- SIX (2017) as Jackie Ortiz
- Ride Along 2 (2016) as Tasha
- Within (2016) as Melanie Alexander
- The Bounce Back (2016) as Kristin Peralta
- The Charnel House (2016) as Charlotte Reaves
- Win, Lose or Love (2015) as Nancy Gander
- Z Nation (2014) as Camilla
- Sister (2014)
- Killer Women (2014)
- Clarity (2014)
- Snitch (2013) as Analisa
- Aztec Warrior (2013) as Lisa
- Major Crimes (2012) as D.D.A. Emma Rios
- Flight (2012) as Katerina Marquez
- Guitar Face (2012) as Ana Lucia
- Hart of Dixie (2011) as Didi Ruano
- The Exes (2011) as Alessandra
- Charlie's Angels (2011) as Gloria Martinez
- Hawaii Five-0 (2010) as Linda Leon
- Raising Hope (2010) as Valentina
- The League (2009) as Sofia
- Celebrity Ghost Stories (2009) as Self
- All's Faire in Love (2009) as Mathilde
- A Day in the Life (2009) as Special Agent Natasha
- Gary Unmarried (2008)
- Creating the Characters (2008) as Self
- Husband for Hire (2008) as Lola
- War (2007) as Maria
- Kings of South Beach (2007) as Olivia Palacios
- The Megan Mullally Show (2006) as Self - Guest
- House of the Dead 2 (2006) as Rodriguez
- My Name Is Earl (2005) as Catalina Aruca
- CSI: NY (2004) as Marcia Vasquez
- Entourage (2004) as Janeen
- Blast (2004) as Luna
- The Last Ride (2004) as JJ Cruz
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- Arrested Development (2003) as Rosalita
- Las Vegas (2003) as Myra Gonzalez
- Chasing Papi (2003) as Attractive Woman at Conga Club
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Sarah Walker
- Scrubs (2001) as Nicole
- Bull (2000)
- The View (1997) as Self
- Miss USA (1963) as Self - Host
- Widow
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Nadine Velazquez best known for?
Nadine Velazquez is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Black Tar (2022), SIX (2017), Ride Along 2 (2016), Z Nation (2014).
When and where was Nadine Velazquez born?
Nadine Velazquez was born on November 20, 1978 in Chicago - Illinois - USA.
How many credits does Nadine Velazquez have?
Nadine Velazquez has accumulated over 52 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1963 to 2025.
What is Nadine Velazquez's background in cinema and television?
Nadine Velázquez is an American actress and model. Born on November 20, 1978, she stands at 5' 5" (1,65 m) tall. Velázquez is of Puerto Rican descent and was born in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from Notre Dame High School for Girls and later earned a bachelor of arts in marketing from Columbia College Chicago in 2...