Lauren Vélez is best known as Actress, Producer who has an estimated Net Worth of $3 Million. Played police detective Lt. Maria LaGuerta on Showtime’s Dexter. She also appeared in the series New York Undercover and Oz and provided her voice for the 2018 film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. She was born on November 2,1964, Brooklyn, NY. She was Dr. Gloria Nathan in Oz before she got the part in Dexter. She briefly played a groundhog in a school play. Michael C. Hall co-starred with her as the serial killer with a moral streak in Dexter. She has a twin sister named Lorraine. She married Mark Gordon in 1993. Her zodiac sign is Scorpio.
Lauren Vélez Bio, Wiki
Best Known For
Starring in several TV shows such as New York Undercover (1995-1999), Oz (1997-2003), Ugly Betty (2009-2010), Dexter (2006-2012), and How to Get Away with Murder (2016-2017)
Being cast in many films like I Like It Like That (1994), City Hall (1996), I Think I Do (1997), and Serial (2007)
Producing the drama film America Adrift in 2016
Nick Name
Luna Lauren Velez
Full Name
Lauren Luna Vélez
Birth Place
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Education
Lauren went to Public School 42 in Queens. Later, her virtuous performance in high school earned her a scholarship to enroll into The Ailey Studios.
Profession
Actress, Producer
Manager
Lauren is represented by Global Artists Agency.
Family
Father – José Vélez (New York City Police Department officer)
Mother – Socorro Vélez
Siblings – Lorraine Vélez (Twin Sister) (Actress, Singer). She has 6 more siblings.
Build Type
Average
Nationality
American
Age
56 years old
Date of Birth
November 2,1964
Zodiac Sign
Scorpio
Height
5 ft 4½ in or 164 cm
Weight
59 kg or 130 lbs
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
She has a mole near the lower right side of her nose.
Ethnicity
Multiracial (Hispanic and Black)
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Net Worth
$3 Million
Lauren Vélez Filmography
Year
Title
Role
Notes
1994
I Like It Like That
Lisette Linares
Independent Spirit Awards for Best Female Lead
1996
City Hall
Elaine Santos
Nominated — NCLR Bravo Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series
1997
I Think I Do
Carol
Nominated — ALMA Award for Outstanding Actress in a Feature Film
2000
Prince of Central Park
Rosa Sanchez
2007
Serial
Roseanne Crystal
Long Island International Film Expo for Best Supporting Actress
2011
Rosewood Lane
Paula Crenshaw
2016
Officer Downe
Chief Berringer
2016
America Adrift
Cecilia Fernandez
2018
The First Purge
Luisa
2018
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Rio Morales (voice)
2019
Swallow
Lucy
2019
Shaft
Bennie
2019
Ana
Camila
Post-production
2019
Widows on the World
Eva
Post-production
Lauren Vélez TV Shows
Year
Title
Role
Notes
1995
The Cosby Mysteries
Claudine Palmeri
“The Hit Parade”
1995–1999
New York Undercover
Det. Nina Moreno
Main role (seasons 2–4)NCLR Bravo Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama SeriesNominated — ALMA Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series (1998)Nominated — Image Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (1997, 1998)
1997–2003
Oz
Dr. Gloria Nathan
Guest (season 1), recurring role (seasons 2–6)ALMA Award for Outstanding Actress in a Television Series (2001)Nominated — ALMA Award for Outstanding Actress in a Television Series (1999, 2000, 2002)
1998
Thicker Than Blood
Camilla Lopez
TV filmNominated — ALMA Award for Outstanding Actress in Made-for Television Movie or Mini-Series
1999
Strange World
Det. Arias
“Azrael's Breed”
1999
St. Michael's Crossing
Vicki Solera
TV series
1999
Law & Order
Ms. Torres
“Marathon”
2000
The Pretender
Emily Sadler
“Spin Doctor”
2000
Profiler
Emily Sadler
“Clean Sweep”
2001
Love and Treason
Agent Susan Mestre
TV film
2003
Dragnet
Det. Denise Beltran
“Redemption”, “For Whom the Whistle Blows”
2004
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Attorney Shamal
“Home”, “Obscene”
2005
Strong Medicine
Dr. Vanessa Burke
“First Response”
2005
Wanted
Faye Templeton
“The Last Templeton”
2006
Medium
Elena Cabrera
“Knowing Her”
2006–07
Numbers
Claudia Gomez
“Undercurrents”, “Hardball”, “Contenders”
2006–2012
Dexter
María LaGuerta
Main role (seasons 1–7)NAMIC Vision Award for Best Actress – DramaNominated — ALMA Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress – Television Series, Mini-Series or Television Movie (2007, 2008)Nominated — Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (2008–2011)
