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Occupation
  
Actress, Model

Height
  
1.64 m

Role
  
Actress


Name
  
Nadine Velazquez

Years active
  
2003–present

Upcoming movie
  

Born
  
November 20, 1978 (age 45) (
1978-11-20
)
Chicago, Illinois, United States

Spouse
  
Marc Provissiero (m. 2005–2012)

Movies and TV shows
  
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Nadine E. Velazquez (born November 20, 1978) is an American actress and model known for her roles as Catalina Aruca on My Name Is Earl and Sofia Ruxin on The League. She has also appeared in films such as War and Flight, and is a cast member on the TV series Major Crimes.

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Nadine Velazquez posing at the veranda while wearing a white blouse, yellow bikini, and black heels

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Early life

Nadine Velazquez with a wavy hair while wearing a white sleeveless blouse and earrings

Velazquez was born in Chicago, Illinois. She is of Puerto Rican descent. After graduating from Notre Dame High School for Girls, she earned a BA in Marketing from Columbia College Chicago in 2001.

Career

Nadine Velazquez with a curly hair while wearing a black sleeveless blouse

Velazquez has appeared in print ads, television, and film. Her first acting role was a McDonald's commercial as a drive-through lady. She was originally cast as Fernando Sucre's girlfriend, Maricruz Delgado, in the Fox television series Prison Break, but acquired a role in the NBC series My Name Is Earl as Catalina Aruca instead. Her first film roles were in the movie War with Jet Li and Jason Statham, and in the Oxygen Network original television film Husband for Hire. She was one of the actors in the 2006 monologue show Skirts & Flirts In 2006, she was named #39 in the annual Maxim Hot 100 list. Velazquez was one of the judges in the Miss Universe 2008 beauty pageant and the host for the Miss USA 2009 pageant.

In 2011 Velazquez appeared in the pilot of ABC's Charlie's Angels as Gloria Martinez, one of Charlie's hired "Angels". Her character was killed off after a few minutes of screen time and was replaced by Minka Kelly. She appeared in a recurring role in FX's fantasy football sitcom The League and on The CW's comedy-drama Hart of Dixie.

Nadine Velazquez with a tight-lipped smile while wearing a pink and yellow floral sleeveless blouse and earrings

In 2012, Velazquez appeared in the movie Flight, playing flight attendant Katerina Marquez, a supporting role opposite the main protagonist character played by Denzel Washington. In 2013, Velazquez reunited with her former My Name is Earl cast members for a guest appearance in Raising Hope. Velazquez joined the main cast of the TNT series Major Crimes, beginning with season two. She plays Emma Rios, a DA, who is a romantic interest of Raymond Cruz's Julio Sanchez. Cruz played Paco, her boyfriend, on My Name is Earl.

Personal life

Nadine Velazquez sitting on the floor while wearing a white bikini and necklace

Velazquez was married to talent agent Marc Provissiero of Philadelphia in 2005. They divorced in 2011.

Filmography

Actress
-
Wild Life (TV Series) (pre-production) as
Ciara's Mother
- Episode #1.1 - Ciara's Mother
2014
Siempre Seras (Short) (completed) as
Ana
2021
Queens (TV Series) as
Valeria 'Butter Pecan' Mendez
- 2022 (2022) - Valeria 'Butter Pecan' Mendez
- Let the Past Be the Past (2022) - Valeria 'Butter Pecan' Mendez
- I'm a Slave 4 U (2022) - Valeria 'Butter Pecan' Mendez
- Nasty Girl Records (2022) - Valeria 'Butter Pecan' Mendez
- Bars (2022) - Valeria 'Butter Pecan' Mendez
- God's Plan (2021) - Valeria 'Butter Pecan' Mendez
- Who Shot Ya (2021) - Valeria 'Butter Pecan' Mendez
- Behind the Throne (2021) - Valeria 'Butter Pecan' Mendez
- Do Anything for Clout (2021) - Valeria 'Butter Pecan' Mendez
- Ain't No Sunshine (2021) - Valeria 'Butter Pecan' Mendez
- Who You Calling a Bitch? (2021) - Valeria 'Butter Pecan' Mendez
- Heart of Queens (2021) - Valeria 'Butter Pecan' Mendez
- 1999 (2021) - Valeria 'Butter Pecan' Mendez
2021
Queens: Nasty Girl (Music Video) as
Butter Pecan
2019
A World Away as
Lyra
2018
The Guest Book (TV Series) as
Anne
- Tonight You Become a Man (2018) - Anne
2018
Discarnate as
Maya Sanchez
2018
Sharon 1.2.3. as
Sharon #2
2017
Six (TV Series) as
Jackie Ortiz
- Danger Close (2018) - Jackie Ortiz
- The Reckoning (2018) - Jackie Ortiz
- Scorpions in a Bottle (2018) - Jackie Ortiz
- FUBAR (2018) - Jackie Ortiz
- Indian Country (2018) - Jackie Ortiz
- Masks (2018) - Jackie Ortiz
- Seesaw (2018) - Jackie Ortiz
- Dua (2018) - Jackie Ortiz
- Ghosts (2018) - Jackie Ortiz
- Critical (2018) - Jackie Ortiz
- End Game (2017) - Jackie Ortiz
- Blood Brothers (2017) - Jackie Ortiz
- Confession (2017) - Jackie Ortiz
- Collateral (2017) - Jackie Ortiz
- Man Down (2017) - Jackie Ortiz
- Tour of Duty (2017) - Jackie Ortiz
- Her Name Is Esther (2017) - Jackie Ortiz
- Pilot (2017) - Jackie Ortiz
2013
Major Crimes (TV Series) as
D.D.A. Emma Rios
- By Any Means: Part 1 (2017) - D.D.A. Emma Rios
- Special Master: Part One (2015) - D.D.A. Emma Rios
- Special Master: Part Two (2015) - D.D.A. Emma Rios
- Return to Sender: Part 2 (2014) - D.D.A. Emma Rios
- Return to Sender (2014) - D.D.A. Emma Rios
- Year-End Blowout (2013) - D.D.A. Emma Rios
- Risk Assessment (2013) - D.D.A. Emma Rios
- All In (2013) - D.D.A. Emma Rios
- Pick Your Poison (2013) - D.D.A. Emma Rios
- Poster Boy (2013) - D.D.A. Emma Rios
- Backfire (2013) - D.D.A. Emma Rios
- The Deep End (2013) - D.D.A. Emma Rios
- Rules of Engagement (2013) - D.D.A. Emma Rios
- Boys Will Be Boys (2013) - D.D.A. Emma Rios
- D.O.A. (2013) - D.D.A. Emma Rios
- I, Witness (2013) - D.D.A. Emma Rios
- False Pretenses (2013) - D.D.A. Emma Rios
- Final Cut (2013) - D.D.A. Emma Rios
2017
Our Bnb Life (TV Series) as
Frankie
2016
Aztec Warrior as
Lisa
2016
The Bounce Back as
Kristin Peralta
2016
Z Nation (TV Series) as
Camilla
- Doc's Angels (2016) - Camilla
2016
The Charnel House as
Charlotte Reaves
2016
Within as
Melanie Alexander
2016
Ride Along 2 as
Tasha
2009
The League (TV Series) as
Sofia
- Adios y Bienvenidos (2015) - Sofia
- The Block (2015) - Sofia
- The Blind Spot (2015) - Sofia
- The Draft of Innocence (2015) - Sofia
- EBDBBnB (2014) - Sofia
- The Hot Tub (2014) - Sofia
- The 8 Defensive Points of Hanukkah (2013) - Sofia
- Baby Geoffrey Jesus (2013) - Sofia
- The Near Death Flex-perience (2013) - Sofia
- The Bye Week (2013) - Sofia
- The Curse of Shiva (2012) - Sofia
- A Krampus Carol (2012) - Sofia
- The Anchor Baby (2012) - Sofia
- The Breastalyzer (2012) - Sofia
- Training Camp (2012) - Sofia
- The Funeral (2011) - Sofia
- St. Pete (2011) - Sofia
- Ol' Smoke Crotch (2011) - Sofia
- The Au Pair (2011) - Sofia
- Ramona Neopolitano (2010) - Sofia
- High School Reunion (2010) - Sofia
- The Anniversary Party (2010) - Sofia (as Nadine Velasquez)
- Bro-Lo El Cuñado (2010) - Sofia
- The Usual Bet (2009) - Sofia (as Nadine Velasquez)
- Sunday at Ruxin's (2009) - Sofia
- The Bounce Test (2009) - Sofia
2015
Clarity as
Carmen - Adult
2015
Love Is a Four-Letter Word (TV Movie) as
Rebecca
2015
Win, Lose or Love (TV Movie) as
Nancy Gander
2014
The Exes (TV Series) as
Alessandra
- The Devil Wears Hanes (2014) - Alessandra
2014
My Sister
2014
Killer Women (TV Series) as
Martina Alvarez
- La Sicaria (2014) - Martina Alvarez
2013
Real Husbands of Hollywood (TV Series) as
Nadine Velazquez
- Outdated (2013) - Nadine Velazquez (uncredited)
2013
Arrested Development (TV Series) as
Rosalita
- It Gets Better (2013) - Rosalita
2013
Raising Hope (TV Series) as
Valentina
- Making the Band (2013) - Valentina
2013
Snitch as
Analisa
2012
Flight as
Katerina Marquez
2012
Guitar Face (Short) as
Ana Lucia
2011
Hart of Dixie (TV Series) as
Didi Ruano
- Snowflakes & Soulmates (2012) - Didi Ruano
- Aliens & Aliases (2012) - Didi Ruano
- Sweetie Pies & Sweaty Palms (2012) - Didi Ruano
- Hell's Belles (2012) - Didi Ruano
- In Havoc & In Heat (2011) - Didi Ruano
- Gumbo & Glory (2011) - Didi Ruano
2011
Charlie's Angels (TV Series) as
Gloria Martinez
- Angel with a Broken Wing (2011) - Gloria Martinez
2010
Byron (Short) as
Jessica
2010
PSA: An Important Message from Women EVERYWHERE (Short) as
Woman
2010
Hawaii Five-0 (TV Series) as
Linda Leon
- Ko'olauloa (North Shore of O'ahu) (2010) - Linda Leon
2010
CSI: Miami (TV Series) as
Sarah Walker
- Sudden Death (2010) - Sarah Walker
2010
Scrubs (TV Series) as
Nicole
- Our True Lies (2010) - Nicole
2009
Gary Unmarried (TV Series) as
Sophia
- Gary and Allison's Friend (2009) - Sophia
2009
CSI: NY (TV Series) as
Marcia Vasquez
- Dead Reckoning (2009) - Marcia Vasquez
2009
All's Faire in Love as
Mathilde
2009
A Day in the Life as
Special Agent Natasha
2005
My Name Is Earl (TV Series) as
Catalina
- Dodge's Dad (2009) - Catalina
- Inside Probe: Part 2 (2009) - Catalina
- Inside Probe: Part 1 (2009) - Catalina
- Gospel (2009) - Catalina
- Bullies (2009) - Catalina
- Pinky (2009) - Catalina (credit only)
- Witch Lady (2009) - Catalina
- Chaz Dalton's Space Academy (2009) - Catalina (credit only)
- My Name Is Alias (2009) - Catalina (credit only)
- Friends with Benefits (2009) - Catalina
- Randy's List Item (2009) - Catalina
- Darnell Outed: Part 2 (2009) - Catalina
- Darnell Outed: Part 1 (2009) - Catalina
- Got the Babysitter Pregnant (2009) - Catalina
- Orphan Earl (2008) - Catalina (credit only)
- Reading Is a Funda Mental Case (2008) - Catalina
- Nature's Game Show (2008) - Catalina
- Earl and Joy's Anniversary (2008) - Catalina
- Sold a Guy a Lemon Car (2008) - Catalina
- Little Bad Voodoo Brother (2008) - Catalina
- Quit Your Snitchin' (2008) - Catalina
- We've Got Spirit (2008) - Catalina
- Sweet Johnny (2008) - Catalina
- Stole an RV (2008) - Catalina (credit only)
- Joy in a Bubble (2008) - Catalina
- Monkeys Take a Bath (2008) - Catalina (credit only)
- The Magic Hour (2008) - Catalina
- Camdenites: Part 2 (2008) - Catalina
- Camdenites: Part 1 (2008) - Catalina
- Girl Earl (2008) - Catalina
- Love Octagon (2008) - Catalina
- Killerball (2008) - Catalina (credit only)
- No Heads and a Duffle Bag (2008) - Catalina
- Stole a Motorcycle (2008) - Catalina (credit only)
- I Won't Die with a Little Help from My Friends: Part 2 (2008) - Catalina
- I Won't Die with a Little Help from My Friends: Part 1 (2008) - Catalina
- Bad Earl (2008) - Catalina
- Early Release (2007) - Catalina
- Burn Victim (2007) - Catalina
- Midnight Bun (2007) - Catalina
- Randy in Charge: Of Our Days and Our Nights (2007) - Catalina (credit only)
- Our Other Cops Is On!: Part 2 (2007) - Catalina
- Our Other Cops Is On!: Part 1 (2007) - Catalina
- Frank's Girl (2007) - Catalina
- Creative Writing (2007) - Catalina
- The Frank Factor (2007) - Catalina
- The Gangs of Camden County (2007) - Catalina
- My Name Is Inmate #28301-016: Part 2 (2007) - Catalina
- My Name Is Inmate #28301-016: Part 1 (2007) - Catalina
- The Trial (2007) - Catalina
- Get a Real Job (2007) - Catalina
- G.E.D. (2007) - Catalina
- Two Balls, Two Strikes (2007) - Catalina
- Harassed a Reporter (2007) - Catalina
- Guess Who's Coming Out of Joy (2007) - Catalina (credit only)
- The Birthday Party (2007) - Catalina
- B.L.O.W. (2007) - Catalina
- Foreign Exchange Student (2007) - Catalina
- Kept a Guy Locked in a Truck (2007) - Catalina
- Buried Treasure (2007) - Catalina (credit only)
- Our 'Cops' Is On! (2007) - Catalina (credit only)
- South of the Border: Part Dos (2006) - Catalina
- South of the Border: Part Uno (2006) - Catalina
- Born a Gamblin Man (2006) - Catalina
- Robbed a Stoner Blind (2006) - Catalina
- Mailbox (2006) - Catalina
- Made a Lady Think I Was God (2006) - Catalina
- Van Hickey (2006) - Catalina
- Larceny of a Kitty Cat (2006) - Catalina (credit only)
- Sticks & Stones (2006) - Catalina
- Jump for Joy (2006) - Catalina
- Very Bad Things (2006) - Catalina (credit only)
- Number One (2006) - Catalina
- BB (2006) - Catalina
- Stole a Badge (2006) - Catalina
- The Bounty Hunter (2006) - Catalina (credit only)
- Boogeyman (2006) - Catalina
- Y2K (2006) - Catalina
- Dad's Car (2006) - Catalina
- Didn't Pay Taxes (2006) - Catalina
- The Professor (2006) - Catalina
- Something to Live For (2006) - Catalina
- Monkeys in Space (2006) - Catalina
- Stole P's HD Cart (2006) - Catalina
- O Karma, Where Art Thou? (2006) - Catalina
- Barn Burner (2006) - Catalina
- White Lie Christmas (2005) - Catalina
- Cost Dad the Election (2005) - Catalina
- Joy's Wedding (2005) - Catalina
- Stole Beer from a Golfer (2005) - Catalina
- Broke Joy's Fancy Figurine (2005) - Catalina
- Teacher Earl (2005) - Catalina
- Faked My Own Death (2005) - Catalina
- Randy's Touchdown (2005) - Catalina
- Quit Smoking (2005) - Catalina
- Pilot (2005) - Catalina
2008
Husband for Hire (TV Movie) as
Lola
2007
War as
Maria
2007
Kings of South Beach (TV Movie) as
Olivia Palacios
2005
Las Vegas (TV Series) as
Myra Gonzalez
- Mothwoman (2005) - Myra Gonzalez
2005
House of the Dead 2 (TV Movie) as
Rodriguez
2005
Sueño as
Claudia
2005
Hollywood Vice (TV Movie) as
Marla Flynt
2004
Blast as
Luna
2004
Entourage (TV Series) as
Janeen
- New York (2004) - Janeen
2004
The Last Ride (TV Movie) as
JJ Cruz
2003
The Bold and the Beautiful (TV Series) as
Anna
- Episode #1.4155 (2003) - Anna
2003
Chasing Papi as
Attractive Woman at Conga Club (as Nadine E. Velazquez)
2003
Biker Boyz as
Allison (as Nadine E. Velazquez)
Producer
2017
Our Bnb Life (TV Series) (associate producer)
2015
Clarity (producer)
2010
Byron (Short) (associate producer)
Miscellaneous
2012
Mass Effect 3 (Video Game) (face model: Ashley Williams)
2010
Mass Effect 2 (Video Game) (face model: Ashley Williams)
2007
Mass Effect (Video Game) (face model: Ashley Williams)
Soundtrack
2021
Queens (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- 1999 (2021) - (performer: "Nasty Girl", "The Introduction")
2013
Raising Hope (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Making the Band (2013) - (performer: "Happy Birthday to You" - uncredited)
2007
My Name Is Earl (TV Series) (performer - 2 episodes)
- Gospel (2009) - (performer: "Amazing Grace" - uncredited)
- Creative Writing (2007) - (performer: "Please, Respect the Meat")
Self
2021
Tamron Hall (TV Series) as
Self
- Huma Abedin/Eve/Brandy Norwood/Naturi Naughton/Nadine Velazquez (2021) - Self
2021
The View (TV Series) as
Self
- The Cast of ABC's "Queens" (2021) - Self
2021
Access Hollywood (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #26.32 (2021) - Self
2021
Good Morning America (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Episode dated 19 October 2021 (2021) - Self - Guest
2021
Entertainment Tonight (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #41.25 (2021) - Self
2016
Hollywood Today Live (TV Series) as
Self
- Slay or Nay/Holiday Carols with the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles (2016) - Self
- Pablo Schreiber/Nadine Velaquez (2016) - Self
2016
The Wendy Williams Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Shemar Moore, Bill Bellamy & Nadine Velazquez (2016) - Self
2014
Noches con Platanito (TV Series) as
Self - Guest / Self
- Brett Dier/Nadine Velazquez/Elysia Rotaru/Ana Gonzalez/Los Plebes del Rancho (2015) - Self - Guest
- Paul Scheer/Nadine Velazquez/Alejandro de la Madrid/Nailea Norvind/J'Martin (2014) - Self
- La Chupitos/Nadine Velazquez/Armando Hernandez/Ana Osorio/El Chino Aguirre (2014)
- Las Lavanderas/Essined Aponte/Dr. Rey/Polo Urias (2014) - Self - Guest
2013
Real Husbands of Hollywood (TV Series) as
Self
- Broad Talk (2015) - Self
- Cabin Pressure (2015) - Self
- Black Is the Same Old Black (2014) - Self
- Storm Showers (2013) - Self
- Scattered Showers (2013) - Self
- Hook, Lie & Sink Her (2013) - Self
2015
Sex with Brody (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Nadine Velazquez (2015) - Self - Guest
2013
The Arsenio Hall Show (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Episode #1.66 (2013) - Self - Guest
2013
Celebrity Ghost Stories (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Nadine Velazquez/Burt Ward/Adrianna Costa/Bruce Davison (2013) - Self
2013
American Latino TV (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 4 February 2013 (2013) - Self
2012
The WIN Awards 2012 (TV Special) as
Self
2012
Marie (TV Series) as
Self
- Lacey Chabert (2012) - Self
2012
Hollywood Uncensored with Sam Rubin (TV Series) as
Self - Panelist
- Episode #1.215 (2012) - Self - Panelist
2012
Hola! La (TV Series) as
Self (2016)
2009
Chelsea Lately (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 28 April 2009 (2009) - Self
2008
Larry the Cable Guy's Star-Studded Christmas Extravaganza (TV Special) as
Santa's Helper / Candy Cans
2008
Attack of the Show! (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #1.852 (2008) - Self
2008
Miss Universe Pageant (TV Special) as
Self - Judge
2008
Celebrity Family Feud (TV Series) as
Catalina
- The Office vs. American Gladiators, Hickeys vs. Camden County (2008) - Catalina
2008
Today (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 24 June 2008 (2008) - Self (uncredited)
2007
Backstage: Hollywood Fashion (TV Movie) as
Self
2007
2007 ALMA Awards (TV Special) as
Self
2007
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #4.410 (2007) - Self
2006
Arby's Action Sports Awards (TV Special) as
Self
2006
The Megan Mullally Show (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Episode #1.54 (2006) - Self - Guest
2006
2006 ALMA Awards (TV Special) as
Self
2006
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #2.96 (2006) - Self
2006
Last Call with Carson Daly (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 24 January 2006 (2006) - Self
2006
The 32nd Annual People's Choice Awards (TV Special) as
Self
2005
The Drop (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #3.20 (2005) - Self
2004
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 28 May 2004 (2004) - Self

References

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