Nadine Velazquez is a talented actress who has made a name for herself in the entertainment industry through her versatility and range. She is perhaps best known for her role as "Jackie Ortiz" in the History Channel's drama series Six (2017),where she plays the strong and supportive wife of a Navy SEAL who holds her family together.
In addition to her work on Six, Velazquez has had a successful career in television, starring in a number of notable shows. These include The League (2009),where she played the role of "Sophia" for seven seasons, and My Name Is Earl (2005),where she played the role of "Catalina," a sexy hotel maid/stripper/illegal immigrant with a heart of gold. For her work on My Name Is Earl, Velazquez received four Alma Award nominations in the Best Supporting Actress category.
Velazquez has also had a successful film career, appearing in a number of movies opposite some of the biggest stars in Hollywood. These include Flight (2012),where she starred opposite Denzel Washington, and Snitch (2013),where she played the role of "Analisa," the wife of Dwayne Johnson's character. In 2016, she appeared in the box-office hit Ride Along 2 opposite Ice Cube and Kevin Hart, as well as in her first romantic comedy, The Bounce Back, opposite Shemar Moore.
Velazquez's talent has been recognized by a number of industry publications and organizations. She was singled out by Daily Variety as one of "Ten Actors to Watch" and named by USA Today as one of "One of Five Rising Stars to Watch Closely." She was also included in Entertainment Weekly's "Summer 'Must' List" and named by People En Espanol as one of its "50 Most Beautiful People."
Born in Chicago to a Puerto Rican family, Velazquez currently resides in Los Angeles. She is a strong supporter of charities that provide education and shelter to disenfranchised women, and her dedication to these causes is deeply personal.
