Valerie Cruz is a talented actress with a diverse and extensive career in television and film. With over 100 television episodes under her belt, she has demonstrated her versatility by taking on a wide range of roles in various genres.
One of her most notable roles was as Marisol, the mother of the charmed ones, in the CW series "Charmed". She also had recurring roles in ABC's "The Rookie" and the CW drama "Life Sentence", alongside stars Lucy Hale and Dylan Walsh.
Valerie has been a series regular on shows created by some of the most prolific and critically acclaimed creators in the industry. These credits include "Nip/Tuck" for Ryan Murphy, "Off The Map" for Shonda Rhimes, and "The Following" and "Hidden Palms" for Kevin Williamson.
For her portrayal of Lt. Connie Murphy in the SyFy Channel original series "The Dresden Files", Valerie was nominated for an Alma Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. She also received a Screen Actors Guild award nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble alongside the cast of the Showtime hit series "Dexter", in which she played the recurring role of Sylvia Prado opposite Michael C. Hall.
Valerie's other notable recurring roles include Major Joy Mendez in the award-winning Showtime series "Homeland", and fan favorite vampire Isabel Beaumont in HBO's "True Blood". Her extensive guest starring credits include celebrated shows such as "Scandal", "Law & Order: SVU", "Grey's Anatomy", "Bosch", "NCIS", "Criminal Minds", "Quantico", and "The Resident".
In addition to her television work, Valerie has also made a mark in film. She made her feature film debut in the action thriller "Cellular" opposite Chris Evans, and has since appeared in notable independent films such as "The Line" opposite Andy Garcia and Ray Liotta, "The Devil's Tomb" opposite Cuba Gooding Jr. and Ron Perlman, "The Loft" with Rachael Taylor and Karl Urban, and "Locating Silverlake" with Zelda Williams and Finn Wittrock.
Throughout her career, Valerie has demonstrated her ability to take on a wide range of roles and genres, and has worked with some of the most talented creators and actors in the industry.
