Cordelia González

Cordelia González

68 · Born: Aug 11, 1957

Personal Details

BornAug 11, 1957 San Juan, Puerto Rico

Biography

Cordelia González is a multifaceted individual, born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, who has made a name for herself in the entertainment industry as a talented actress, master of ceremonies, voice, and broadcast media professional.

With a solid educational foundation, González holds a Bachelor's Degree in Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft from the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus, and a Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) in acting from the esteemed Yale School of Drama, Yale University, New Haven, CT.

Throughout her illustrious career, González has showcased her remarkable acting skills in numerous Hollywood movies, including the critically acclaimed "Born on the Fourth of July" (1989),directed by Academy Award Winner Oliver Stone, and "The Mambo Kings" (1992),alongside Armand Assante and Antonio Banderas.

In addition to her film work, González has appeared in a wide range of movies, such as "La Gran Fiesta" (1986),where she starred alongside Raúl Juliá, and her latest role in "Antes Que Cante El Gallo" (2016).

On the stage, González has made a significant impact, starring in the Broadway play "Serious Money" (1988) alongside Alec Baldwin, and embarking on an European Tour, performing in "Ajax" and "The Persians" (1993) under the direction of the renowned Peter Sellars in cities such as Edinburgh, Scotland, and Salzburg, Austria.

González's extensive television credits include appearances in popular series like "Kojak", "The Equalizer", and "Law and Order".

Currently, she is enjoying a successful and active career in Puerto Rico's local theatre productions and movies, while also lending her voice to television and radio commercials for international and local brands, including Marshalls and Banco Popular de Puerto Rico.

Career

2016
Antes que cante el gallo
Antes que cante el gallo as Gloria / Carmín's Grandmother
2011
The Caller
The Caller as Judge
2009
One Hot Summer
One Hot Summer as Matilde Santos
2003
1992
The Mambo Kings
The Mambo Kings as Anna María
1990
Kojak: It's Always Something
Kojak: It's Always Something as Detective Constanza
1989
1988
Homeboy
Homeboy as Cuban Boxer's Wife
1986