Nadine Velazquez Biography
Nadine Velazquez is a well-known American actress and model, celebrated for her roles as Catalina Aruca on My Name Is Earl and Sofia Ruxin on The League. Her film credits include Blast (2004), A Day in the Life (2009), Flight (2012), Snitch (2013), and Ride Along 2 (2016). She was also a cast member on the TV series Major Crimes. In addition to her acting career, Nadine has appeared in print advertisements and various television and film projects.
Nadine Velazquez Age
Velazquez was born on November 20, 1978, in Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. She is 45 years old as of 2024. Nadine celebrates her birthday on November 20, every year.
Nadine Velazquez Height
Velazquez stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 5 inches.
Nadine Velazquez Family
Velazquez was born in Chicago, Illinois, and is of Puerto Rican descent, holding American nationality. She has a brother named Nelson and two younger sisters, although their names have not been publicly disclosed. Information about her parents is not available.
Nadine Velazquez Husband
Velazquez is currently single. She was previously married to Marc Provissiero from 2005 to 2011; Marc is a talent agent.
Nadine Velazquez’s Net Worth
Velazquez has an estimated net worth of between $2 Million-$5 Million which she has earned through her successful career as an actress and model.
Nadine Velazquez Career
Velazquez’s acting career began with a role as a drive-through worker in a McDonald’s commercial. Although she was originally cast as Maricruz Delgado, Fernando Sucre’s girlfriend, in the Fox television series Prison Break, she chose to take on the role of Catalina Aruca in the NBC series My Name Is Earl. Nadine also served as a judge at the Miss Universe 2008 pageant and hosted the Miss USA 2009 pageant.
In 2011, she appeared in the pilot episode of ABC’s Charlie’s Angels as Gloria Martinez, one of Charlie’s “Angels,” but her character was quickly written out and replaced by Minka Kelly. On March 8, 2021, Nadine was set to join the cast of ABC’s music series Queens, alongside Brandy, Eve, and Naturi Naughton. By May 2021, the show was picked up for a full series. The debut promo single from Queens, titled “Nasty Girl,” was released on October 1, 2021, featuring Nadine and the cast.
Velazquez’s early film roles included small parts in Biker Boyz (2003) and Blast (2004). While her initial roles did not bring significant success, she eventually gained recognition with notable performances in American films. Her first leading role came in the romantic comedy The Bounce Back, released on December 9, 2016, though it did not achieve major success. Following her graduation from Notre Dame High School for Girls, Nadine obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from Columbia College Chicago in 2001.
Nadine Velazquez Movies And TV Shows
- The Charnel House (2016).
- Ride Along 2 (2016) as Tasha.
- The Bounce Back (2016).
- A World Away (2019) as Lyra.
- Discarnate (2018)
- Real Husbands of Hollywood.
- Killer Women (2014).
- Major Crimes (2013-2017).
- Queens (2021-2022).
- The Guest Book (2018).
Nadine Velazquez Scrubs
In 2010, Nadine made an appearance as Nicole in the sitcom Scrubs, which centers on the lives of staff members at the fictional Sacred Heart Hospital, a teaching facility. Created by Bill Lawrence, Scrubs originally aired on NBC from October 2, 2001, to March 17, 2010, and later continued on ABC.
Nadine Velazquez Major Crimes
Velazquez became a regular cast member on the TNT series Major Crimes starting with its second season, portraying Emma Rios, a district attorney who becomes romantically involved with Julio Sanchez, played by Raymond Cruz. Cruz also played her boyfriend, Paco, on My Name Is Earl.
Nadine Velazquez Social Media Platforms
She is active on her social media accounts and often posts on her Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.