Nadine Velazquez Bio | Wikipedia
Nadine Velazquez is a popular American actress and model recognized for her roles as Catalina Aruca on My Name Is Earl and Sofia Ruxin on The League. She has also starred in films such as Blast (2004), A Day in the Life (2009), Flight (2012), Snitch (2013), and Ride Along 2 (2016), and was a cast member on the TV series Major Crimes. Nadine has appeared in print ads, television, and film.
Nadine’s first acting role was in a McDonald’s commercial as a drive-through lady. Nadine was originally cast as Fernando Sucre’s girlfriend, Maricruz Delgado, in the Fox television series Prison Break but took the role of Catalina Aruca in the NBC series My Name Is Earl instead. Nadine was one of the judges in the Miss Universe 2008 beauty pageant and the host for the Miss USA 2009 pageant. In 2011 Nadine appeared in the pilot of ABC’s Charlie’s Angels as Gloria Martinez, one of Charlie’s hired “Angels”.
Nadine’s character was killed off after a few minutes of screen time and was replaced by Minka Kelly. On March 8, 2021, Nadine was to join the cast of ABC’s music series Queens, alongside Brandy, Eve, and Naturi Naughton. In May 2021, it was reported the show picked up for a full series. On October 1, 2021, the debut promo single from Queens (“Nasty Girl”) was released featuring Velasquez alongside the cast: Brandy, Eve, Naughton, and Velazquez.
Nadine Velazquez Age
Nadine was born on November 20, 1978, in Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. She is 45 years old. Nadine celebrates her birthday on November 20, every year.
Nadine Velazquez Height
She is a woman of average stature. Nadine stands at a height of 5 ft 5 in ( Approx. 1.65m ).
Nadine Velazquez Family
She was born in Chicago, Illinois. Nadine is of Puerto Rican descent. Nadine holds American nationality. She has a brother named Nelson and two sisters. She is of Puerto Rican descent. Details regarding her parents are unavailable.
Nadine Velazquez Sisters
Nadine has two younger sisters. Details regarding her sisters’ names are not disclosed.
Nadine Velazquez Husband | Relationships
She is currently single. Nadene was previously married to Marc Provissiero (2005 – 2011). Marc works as a talent agent.
Nadine Velazquez Education
After graduating from Notre Dame High School for Girls, Nadine earned a Bachelor of Arts in marketing from Columbia College Chicago in 2001.
Nadine Velazquez Actress
In her career as an actress, Nadine has appeared in different print ads and worked in several television and film projects with the first acting performance being the portrayal of a drive-through lady in a commercial for McDonald’s. Nadine made her debut in television and films more or less at the same time but success eluded her initially. Nadine’s early films starting with ‘Biker Boyz’ (2003) and ‘Blast’ (2004) saw her doing bit roles.
Although Nadine continued doing non-starring roles in films, she finally garnered attention and acclaim as an actress in some of the notable American films, sharing screen space with renowned stars. Nadine’s first starring role was that of Kristin Peralta in the romantic comedy ‘The Bounce Back’, which was released on December 9, 2016, in the US, but the film did not bring her much success. Nadine’s upcoming romantic comedy flick ‘Aztec Warrior’ will see her essaying the lead role of Lisa starring opposite Terry Crews, Luis Da Silva, and Luis Guzmán among others.
Starting in television with series and TV films doing bit roles Nadine landed up being cast in the American TV serial drama ‘Prison Break’ as Maricruz Delgado, and portrayed the character of a sensuous hotel maid/stripper, Catalina Aruca, in the American sitcom series ‘My Name Is Earl’.
Nadine Velazquez Movies And Tv Shows
Movies
– Biker Boyz (2003) as Allison.
– Chasing Papi (2003) as Attractive Woman at Conga Club.
– Husband for Hire (2008) as Lola.
– A Day in the Life (2009) as Special Agent Natasha.
– All’s Faire in Love (2009) as Mathilda.
– Guitar Face (2012) as Ana Lucia.
– Flight (2012) as Katerina Marquez.
– Ride Along 2 (2016) as Tasha.
– The Charnel House (2016) as Charlotte Reaves.
– The Bounce Back (2016) as Kristin Peralta.
– Discarnate (2018) as Maya Sanchez
– A World Away (2019) as Lyra.
TV Shows
– The Bold and the Beautiful (2003) as Anna.
– Entourage (2004) as Janeen.
– Las Vegas (2005) as Myra Gonzalez.
– My Name Is Earl (2005) as Catalina Aruca.
– Gary Unmarried (2009) as Sophia.
– Scrubs (2010) as Nicole.
– Charlie’s Angels (2011) as Gloria Martinez.
– Real Husbands of Hollywood (2013-2015) as herself.
– Major Crimes (2013-2017) as D.D.A. Emma Rios.
– Killer Women (2014) as Martina Alvarez.
– The Guest Book (2018) as Anne.
– Queens (2021-2022) as Valeria “Butter Pecan” Mendez.
Nadine Velazquez Now
She is now single after divorcing Marc Provissiero in 2011.
Nadine Velazquez Scrubs
In 2010, Nadine appeared as Nicole in the sitcom Scrubs which follows the lives of employees at the fictional Sacred Heart Hospital, which is a teaching hospital. Scrubs was created by Bill Lawrence and aired from October 2, 2001, to March 17, 2010, on NBC and later ABC.
Nadine Velazquez IMDB
As per IMDB, Nadine is a model and actress who starred in the NBC comedy My Name Is Earl. Nadine’s other credits include 2012’s Flight, 2013’s Snitch, and 2016’s Ride Along 2. Nadine also stars in History Channel’s new drama, Six.
Nadine Velazquez Major Crimes
She joined the main cast of the TNT series Major Crimes, beginning with season two. Nadine 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. Cruz played Paco, her boyfriend, on My Name Is Earl.
Nadine Velazquez Net Worth
Nadine has worked as an actress and model since 2003. Therefore, Nadine has accumulated a decent fortune over the years. Nadine’s net worth is $4 million.
How Old Is Nadine Velazquez
Nadine is a 45-year-old who was born on November 20, 1978, in Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. Nadine celebrates her birthday on November 20, every year.
How Tall Is Nadine Velazquez
Nadine is a woman of average stature who stands at a height of 5 ft 5 in ( Approx. 1.65m ).
Is Nadine Velazquez Married
No, At the age of twenty-six, Nadine married talent agent Marc Provissiero. The two divorced in 2011 after about 6 years of marriage.