Jamila Velazquez Bio| Wiki
Jamila Velazquez is an actress and singer from America. She is famous for her role in FOX’s primetime musical-drama series Empire as Laura Calleros and the ABC Family series Twisted as Sarita with a recurring role. Jamila guest started in season 14 of the TV series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit under the episode of “Acceptable Loss”. In addition, under Empire Music, she has seven songs with various artists in collaboration.
Jamila Velazquez Age
She was born on November 27, 1995, in South Bronx, New York City, in the United States of America. Jamila is 26 years old.
Jamila Velazquez Height
She is a woman of above-average stature. Jamila stands at a height of 5 ft 7 in (Approx 1.74 m).
Jamila Velazquez Family
She was born to her loving father and mother in South Bronx, New York City, in the United States. Jamila’s parents are from Puerto Rica and the Dominican. Her parents and her younger sister Jada Velazquez live in Rockland County, New York. She holds an American nationality.
Jamila Velazquez Boyfriend
Jamila keeps her personal life private hence information about her dating life is not available. However, in 2014 she tweeted saying “My boyfriend can read my mind”. It is therefore not known whether she is married or has any children.
Jamila Velazquez Education
Jamila grew up in the Longwood-Hunts Point section of the South Bronx and attended Catholic School. She began singing at kindergarten where she also performed at the age of 6 years she joined the acting class. Jamila’s first off-Broadway play was “The End of You” when he was eight years. She joined Professional Performing Arts High School in Midtown Manhattan after relocating at the age of 11 years. Additionally, she switched to drama after spending two years as a major vocal.
Jamila Velazquez Music
As a musician, she is a rock and pop ballad singer. She has a wide range of favorites including Alice in Chains to Future, Drake, Laura Pausini, and Shakira among others. Jamila has released two solo songs “Nothing Like You” and “Nada Como Tu”. Under Empire Music, she has seven songs with various artists in collaboration.
Jamila Velazquez Empire
She had a recurring role in FOX’s primetime musical-drama series Empire as Laura Calleros. She appeared in the drama series from 2015 to 2016.
Jamila Velazquez Movies
- She has appeared in several movies including:
- Come Home Raquel as Raquel in 2011
- West Side Story as Meche in 2021
- John Henry as Berta in 2020
Jamila Velazquez Law and Order
She had a guest star role in the TV series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in season 14, episode 4, “Acceptable Loss” as a sex worker named Pilar Morenas in 2012. Further, she also revived her role in 2015. Additionally, in 2022, she had a role as Maya Jimenez.
Jamila Velazquez Actress
Her professional acting career kicked off in 2011 with the main casting role in 2011 Come Home Raquel as Raquel. Jamila guest started in season 14 of the TV series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit under the episode of “Acceptable Loss”. Moreover, in 2013, joined the cast of the ABC Family’s new series Twisted as Sarita.
Jamila joined the Fox season 2 series Empire as Latina girl Laura Calleros, the lead singer in Lyon Dynasty’s Latin-American girl group, Mirage a Trois. She also appeared in Orange Is the New Black in 2016 and How the Light Gets In in 2018. Moreover, she has minor roles in The Blacklist in season 6 and Chicago P.D. as Emily Vega in season 4. In addition, she is set to be featured in Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of West Side Story.
Jamila Velazquez Net Worth
She has worked as a musician and actress since 2011, there is no doubt she has gathered a satisfying fortune from her professional. Jamila’s estimated net worth is $1 Million.
How Old Is Jamila Velazquez
Jamila is 26 years old born on November 27, 1995, in South Bronx, New York City, in the USA.
Who Is Jamila Velazquez
Jamila is an actress and singer from America. She is famous for her role in FOX’s primetime musical-drama series Empire as Laura Calleros and the ABC Family series Twisted as Sarita with a recurring role