Zulay Henao
Biography
Zulay Henao is a film and television actress born in Medellín, Colombia to Colombian parents. She and her family emigrated to New Jersey. After graduating from high school, she served three years with the United States Army before enrolling at the New York Conservatory For Dramatic Arts to study acting. Her acting credits include appearances in films such as Grizzly Park, where she played the role of Lola, Feel the Noise as C.C., Illegal Tender, and S.Darko in the role of Baelyn. Additionally, she first appeared in the independent production Film 101, and has since appeared in numerous other films and single episodes of various television series.
Career overview
Zulay Henao is a film and television actress. Born in Medellin, Colombia to Colombian parents, she and her family emigrated to New Jersey. After completing high school, she served three years in the United States Army. Following her military service, she pursued her interest in acting by enrolling at the New York Conservatory For Dramatic Arts.
Henao began appearing in productions starting with the 2005 independent production Film 101. Over the course of her career, she has appeared in numerous films and single episodes of television series. Among her early film work, she has been credited for appearing in Grizzly Park as the character Lola, Feel the Noise as C.C., Illegal Tender, and S.Darko as Baelyn. Additional screen credits associated with her career include appearances in Unusuals, The, Star, and Stumptown.
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Career timeline
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31 titles- Unrequited (2026) as Cassandra
- Dashing Through the Snow (2023) as Lucille
- The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2 (2021) as Lorena
- Stumptown (2019) as Denise
- Grand Isle (2019) as Officer Newton
- The Oath (2018) as Carmen Velasquez
- Beyond White Space (2018) as Lynn Navarro
- Grow House (2017) as Madison
- Destined (2017) as Giselle Porter
- MacGyver (2016) as Cynthia
- Star (2016) as Lucia
- Meet the Blacks (2016) as Lorena
- True Memoirs of an International Assassin (2016) as Rosa Bolivar
- Tyler Perry's If Loving You Is Wrong (2014) as Esperanza
- The Single Moms Club (2014) as Esperanza Luego
- Love Thy Neighbor (2013) as Marianna
- Hostel: Part III (2011) as Nikki
- Takers (2010) as Monica
- Boy Wonder (2010) as Teresa Ames
- Fighting (2009) as Zulay Valez
- S. Darko (2009) as Baelyn
- Fear Itself (2008) as Christie
- New Year's Day (2008) as Christie
- Grizzly Park (2008) as Lola
- Racing for Time (2008) as Carmen
- Army Wives (2007) as Delores Marino
- Illegal Tender (2007) as Mora
- Feel The Noise (2007) as C.C.
- Saturday Morning (2007)
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Forensics Technician
- Somedays
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Zulay Henao best known for?
Zulay Henao is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Stumptown (2019), Too Much, Too Soon (1958), MacGyver (2016), Star (2016).
When and where was Zulay Henao born?
Zulay Henao was born on May 29, 1979 in Medellín, Colombia.
How many credits does Zulay Henao have?
Zulay Henao has accumulated over 31 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1999 to 2026.
What is Zulay Henao's background in cinema and television?
Zulay Henao is a film and television actress born in Medellín, Colombia to Colombian parents. She and her family emigrated to New Jersey. After graduating from high school, she served three years with the United States Army before enrolling at the New York Conservatory For Dramatic Arts to study acting. Her acting cred...