Wanda De Jesus
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 26, 1958 in New York City, New York, USA
- Active Years
- 1964–2023 (60 Years)
- Total Credits
- 45 credits in database
Biography
Wanda De Jesus was born on August 26, 1958, in Manhattan, New York City, New York, and works as an American actress. She is recognized for being the fourth actress to portray Santana Andrade in the NBC soap opera Santa Barbara. Her television work includes guest starring roles in several television shows, a recurring role as MDPD Detective Adelle Sevilla on the CBS crime series CSI: Miami, and a debut as Pine Valley county mayor Iris Blanco on All My Children during the week of June 14, 2010. Additionally, it was announced on September 10 that she was leaving Law and Order: Los Angeles after appearing in two episodes. Her film credits include roles in the movies Flawless, Blood Work as Graciella Rivers, and Illegal Tender.
Career overview
Wanda De Jesus is an American actress born on August 26, 1958, in New York City, New York, specifically in Manhattan. Her acting credits include film and television work. On television, she is most notably recognized for her role as the fourth actress to portray Santana Andrade in the NBC soap opera Santa Barbara. Her television career also includes guest starring roles in several television shows, as well as a recurring role on the CBS crime series CSI: Miami as MDPD Detective Adelle Sevilla. On the week of June 14, 2010, she made her debut on All My Children as Iris Blanco, who was the mayor of Pine Valley county. Additionally, it was announced on September 10 that she was leaving Law and Order: Los Angeles after appearing in two episodes.
In addition to her television work, Wanda De Jesus has appeared in motion pictures. Among her recognized film credits are Flawless in 1999, Blood Work in 2002 where she played the role of Graciella Rivers, and Illegal Tender in 2007. Her career encompasses a total of forty-five known acting credits across various media, establishing her work as a character actress in both television and film productions.
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Full Filmography
45 titles- Fatal Attraction (2023) as Marcella Leyva
- Letter Never Sent (2015) as Edith
- Water & Power (2014) as Officer Siler
- Blue (2012) as Cynthia
- Law & Order: LA (2010) as Arleen Gonzales
- The Ministers (2009) as Captain Diaz
- Sons of Anarchy (2008) as Carla
- Illegal Tender (2007) as Millie DeLeon
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Adell Sevilla
- First Monday (2002)
- Blood Work (2002) as Graciella Rivers
- Spider-Man: The Return of the Green Goblin (2002) as Doctor Sylvia Lopez (voice)
- Almost a Woman (2002) as Mami
- Ghosts of Mars (2001) as Akooshay
- Thieves (2001)
- Once in the Life (2000) as Jackie
- The Insider (1999) as Geologist / FBI Woman
- Flawless (1999) as Karen
- Brooklyn South (1997) as Marina McConnell
- Gold Coast (1997) as Vivian Onzola
- Executive Power (1997) as Debra
- Nash Bridges (1996) as Agent Janet Reynolds
- Profiler (1996) as Catherine Evers
- Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995) as Xochitl (voice)
- Live Shot (1995) as Liz Vega
- The Pursuit of Happiness (1995)
- Captain Nuke and the Bomber Boys (1995) as Leslie Moore
- Babylon 5 (1994) as Sarah
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Sue Cheney
- Spider-Man (1994) as Dr. Sylvia Lopez (voice)
- The Glass Shield (1994) as Carmen Munoz
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Detective Emma Lopez
- seaQuest DSV (1993) as Commander Pamela Lopez
- Fatal Friendship (1991) as Darlene
- RoboCop 2 (1990) as Estevez
- Downtown (1990) as Luisa Diaz
- Prime Target (1989) as Pilar Sandoval
- Sidewalks Entertainment (1988)
- RoboCop (1987) as Estevez (uncredited)
- Mariah (1987) as Leda Cervantes
- Matlock (1986) as Alana Leon
- L.A. Law (1986) as Inez Santiago
- Tales from the Darkside (1984) as Telephone (voice)
- Santa Barbara (1984) as Santana Andrade
- Another World (1964)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Wanda De Jesus best known for?
Wanda De Jesus is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Fatal Attraction (2023), Blue (2012), Law & Order: LA (2010), The Ministers (2009).
When and where was Wanda De Jesus born?
Wanda De Jesus was born on August 26, 1958 in New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Wanda De Jesus have?
Wanda De Jesus has accumulated over 45 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1964 to 2023.
What is Wanda De Jesus's background in cinema and television?
Wanda De Jesus was born on August 26, 1958, in Manhattan, New York City, New York, and works as an American actress. She is recognized for being the fourth actress to portray Santana Andrade in the NBC soap opera Santa Barbara. Her television work includes guest starring roles in several television shows, a recurring r...
Wanda De Jesus by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Brooklyn South (1997) as Marina McConnell — aged about 38
- Sons of Anarchy (2008) as Carla — aged about 49
- Spider-Man (1994) as Dr. Sylvia Lopez (voice) — aged about 35
- Babylon 5 (1994) as Sarah — aged about 35
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Adell Sevilla — aged about 43
- The Insider (1999) as Geologist / FBI Woman — aged about 40
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