Valerie Cruz
Biography
Valerie Cruz is an American actress born on July 18, 1976, in Elizabeth, New Jersey. She is of Cuban ancestry and attended Florida State University, where she received a BFA theatre degree. Cruz has appeared in films such as Cellular and has played roles in television series including Nip/Tuck, where she played a main character, and left the show after the first season. She has also made guest appearances in series such as Grey's Anatomy and Las Vegas. Additionally, Cruz played a main character in the SciFi Channel's adaptation of The Dresden Files, a show that lasted for one season. She has a total of 42 known credits in her acting career.
Career overview
Valerie Cruz is an American actress born in Elizabeth, New Jersey. She attended Florida State University and received a BFA theatre degree. Cruz has appeared in various films and television shows throughout her career. One of her notable film roles is in Cellular. She has also played the character of Grace Santiago in the television series Nip/Tuck.
Cruz played a main character in Nip/Tuck, but left the show after the first season. She has made guest appearances in series such as Grey's Anatomy and Las Vegas. In 2007, she appeared as a tough Chicago police detective in The Dresden Files, a SciFi Channel adaptation that lasted for one season. Cruz has also played the role of Maria Nolan in an unspecified television series.
Valerie Cruz has a diverse range of acting credits, with a total of 42 known credits. Her acting career spans various genres and formats, showcasing her versatility as a performer. With a background in theatre and experience in film and television, Cruz has established herself as a talented actress in the entertainment industry.
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- Walker Independence (2022) as Teresa Davidson
- One of Us Is Lying (2021) as Isabella Rojas
- The Rookie (2018) as Det. Elena Ruiz
- The Resident (2018) as Renata Lopez
- Magnum P.I. (2018) as Lani Levner
- Charmed (2018) as Marisol Vera
- Locating Silver Lake (2018) as Luisa
- Quantico (2015) as Vera Rodriguez
- My First Miracle (2015) as Heidi
- The Loft (2014) as Barbara Stevens
- The Following (2013) as Special Agent Gina Mendez
- Scandal (2012) as Carolina Flores
- Homeland (2011) as Major Joy Mendez
- Grimm (2011) as Dr. Levine
- Alphas (2011) as Kathy Sullivan
- Off the Map (2011) as Dr. Zita Alvarez
- The Glades (2010) as Sophie Perez
- Dollhouse (2009) as Selena Ramirez
- The Devil's Tomb (2009) as Dr. Elissa Cardell
- The Line (2009) as Olivia
- True Blood (2008) as Isabel
- Eleventh Hour (2008) as Coco Delgado
- Street Warrior (2008) as Maggie Kuerner
- No Man's Land: The Rise of Reeker (2008) as Allison
- The Dresden Files (2007) as Lt. Connie Murphy
- Hidden Palms (2007) as Maria Nolan
- LA Blues (2007) as Det. Molina
- Dexter (2006) as Sylvia Prado
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Zona Cruz
- Criminal Minds (2005) as Brooke Sanchez
- Invasion (2005)
- Inconceivable (2005) as Vanessa Calder
- LAX (2004) as Carla
- Cellular (2004) as Dana Bayback
- NCIS (2003) as Anna
- Nip/Tuck (2003) as Grace Santiago
- Las Vegas (2003) as Madeline Pillsbury
- American Family (2002) as Officer #1
- Crossing Jordan (2001) as Madeline Pillsbury
- The Agency (2001) as Ms. Constanza Diaz
- Strong Medicine (2000) as Almira
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Camilla Cortez