Nadine Velazquez stars in History's new scripted drama, SIX, as 'Jackie Ortiz", a strong wife of a Navy Seal who holds the Ortiz family together. Known for her role as 'Sophia' on FXX's THE LEAGUE, which ended its successful seven year run in 2015 and as 'Catalina', the sexy hotel maid/stripper with a heart of gold, on the People's Choice winning NBC comedy series, MY NAME IS EARL, for which she received four Alma Award nominations in the Best Supporting Actress category, and as Deputy DA 'Emma Rios' on TNT's Major Crimes. Moviegoers know her well from seeing her dramatic side starring opposite Denzel Washington in the Robert Zemekis directed film FLIGHT, as well as in the action thriller SNITCH, where she starred as 'Analisa', Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's wife. In 2016, moviegoers got a chance to see her in UNIVERSAL'S box office hit, RIDE ALONG 2, opposite Kevin Hart and Ice Cube, as well as in her first romantic comedy, THE BOUNCE BACK opposite Shemar F. Moore. Daily Variety singled out Velazquez as one of 'Ten Actors to Watch', and USA Today named her 'One of Five Rising Stars to Watch Closely.' She was additionally picked by Entertainment Weekly for their summer 'Must List,' and included in People En Espanol for its '50 Most Beautiful People.' A Chicago native of Puerto Rican descent, Nadine currently resides in Los Angeles. She is a supporter of charities that provide education and shelter to disenfranchised women. Her dedication to these charities come from her personal experience.
Ranked #93 in Maxims "100 Sexiest Women".
Nadine was listed as one of Daily Varietys Ten Actors To Watch for 2005 in the August 29, 2005 issue.
USA Today named Nadine one of "Five Rising Stars to Watch Closely" in the October 10, 2005 issue.
Ranked #61 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2007 list.
Ranked #41 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2008 list.
Studies cold reading with Amy Lyndon.
Has studied under acclaimed booking coach Amy Lyndon.
Nadine trained for two years and graduated from The Joanne Baron DW Brown Studio in Santa Monica California.
She was one of the judges in the Miss Universe 2008 beauty pageant and the host for the Miss USA 2009 pageant.
When I die, I want to be buried in a long long-sleeve black Ralph Lauren,dress and brown chunky boots. I want my hair styled like his models,long hair that flows. I also want natural makeup with a light pink lip.
I am Puerto Rican. I think Latinas are sexy, and being one, it has,influenced a lot of my style, but being an official Los Angelite, this,town has influenced most of my daily style, which is relaxed & easy.
I simply wanted to get through college as quickly as humanly possible. I,had no interest in extracurricular activities or anything that required,me to be social. I was allergic to people.
I love acting and I have a need to do it, even when the business is,down.
I want to move people, stir something within them that makes them feel.
