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Lauren Vélez

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Velez was born in Brooklyn and later grew up in Queens, New York with her eight siblings, including twin sister, actress Lorraine Velez. Velez's aspirations began to transition into reality when both Velez and her twin sister, Lorraine ("Rent"), were awarded scholarships to attend Alvin Ailey Dance School... See full bio »

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2006-2012 Dexter (TV series)
Lt. Maria LaGuerta / Captain Maria LaGuerta / Maria LaGuerta
– The Shadow Knows (2012) … Captain Maria LaGuerta (as Lauren Velez)
– Are You...? (2012) … Captain Maria LaGuerta (as Lauren Velez)
– Episode #7.2 (2012) … Captain Maria LaGuerta (as Lauren Velez)
– This Is the Way the World Ends (2011) … Captain Maria LaGuerta (as Lauren Velez)
– Talk to the Hand (2011) … Captain Maria LaGuerta (as Lauren Velez)
See all 75 episodes »
 
2011 Rosewood Lane
Paula Crenshaw
 
2011 Hawthorne (TV series)
– For Better or Worse (2011) (as Lauren Vèlez)
 
2011 Breakout Kings (TV series)
Carmen Vega
– Where in the World Is Carmen Vega (2011) … Carmen Vega
 
2009-2010 Ugly Betty (TV series)
Elena
– The Past Presents the Future (2010) … Elena
– A Mother of a Problem (2009) … Elena
– Things Fall Apart (2009) … Elena
– There's No Place Like Mode (2009) … Elena
– The Courtship of Betty's Father (2009) … Elena
See all 6 episodes »
 
2008 Law & Order: Criminal Intent (TV series)
Officer Lois Melago
– Purgatory (2008) … Officer Lois Melago
 
2006-2007 Numb3rs (TV series)
Claudia Gomez
– Contenders (2007) … Claudia Gomez
– Hardball (2006) … Claudia Gomez
– Undercurrents (2006) … Claudia Gomez
 
2007 Serial
Roseanne Crystal
 
2006 Medium (TV series)
Elena Cabrera
– Knowing Her (2006) … Elena Cabrera
 
2005 Wanted (TV series)
Faye Templeton
– The Last Temptation (2005) … Faye Templeton
 
2005 Barely Buzzed (short)
Maria Vasquez
 
2005 Strong Medicine (TV series)
Dr. Vanessa Burke
– First Response (2005) … Dr. Vanessa Burke
 
2004 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV series)
Attorney Shamal
– Obscene (2004) … Attorney Shamal
– Home (2004) … Attorney Shamal (as Lauren Velez)
 
2003 L.A. Dragnet (TV series)
Det. Denise Beltran
– For Whom the Whistle Blows (2003) … Det. Denise Beltran
– Redemption (2003) … Det. Denise Beltran
 
1997-2003 Oz (TV series)
Dr. Gloria Nathan
– Exeunt Omnes (2003) … Dr. Gloria Nathan
– Junkyard Dawgs (2003) … Dr. Gloria Nathan
– A Day in the Death... (2003) … Dr. Gloria Nathan
– 4giveness (2003) … Dr. Gloria Nathan
– A Failure to Communicate (2003) … Dr. Gloria Nathan
See all 48 episodes »
 
1999-2002 Law & Order (TV series)
Bermuda Air Attendent / Ms. Torres
– Hitman (2002) … Bermuda Air Attendent (uncredited)
– Marathon (1999) … Ms. Torres
 
2001 Prison Song
Prison Counselor (uncredited)
 
2001 Love and Treason (TV movie)
Agent Susan Mestre
 
2000 Prince of Central Park
Rosa Sanchez (as Lauren Velez)
 
2000 Profiler (TV series)
Emily Sadler
– Clean Sweep (2000) … Emily Sadler (as Lauren Velez)
 
2000 The Pretender (TV series)
Emily Sadler
– Spin Doctor (2000) … Emily Sadler (as Lauren Velez)
 
1999 Strange World (TV series)
Detective Arias
– Azrael's Breed (1999) … Detective Arias
 
1999 Taino (short)
Laura
 
1999 St. Michael's Crossing (TV series)
Vicki Solera
 
1995-1999 New York Undercover (TV series)
Det. Nina Moreno / Lourdes
– Catharsis (1999) … Det. Nina Moreno (as Lauren Velez)
– The Troubles (1998) … Det. Nina Moreno (as Lauren Velez)
– Going Native (1998) … Det. Nina Moreno (as Lauren Velez)
– Sign o' the Times (1998) … Det. Nina Moreno (as Lauren Velez)
– The Unusual Suspects (1998) … Det. Nina Moreno (as Lauren Velez)
See all 64 episodes »
 
1998 Thicker Than Blood (TV movie)
Camilla Lopez
 
1998 The LaMastas
 
1997 In Search of a Dream
 
1997 I Think I Do
Carol
 
1996 City Hall
Elaine Santos
 
1995 The Cosby Mysteries (TV series)
Claudine Palmeri
– The Hit Parade (1995) … Claudine Palmeri
 
1994 I Like It Like That
Lisette Linares
 
Show ShowSelf (7 titles)
2011 An Evening of Stars: Tribute to Chaka Khan (TV movie)
Herself
 
2010 The Mo'Nique Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 12 October 2010 (2010) … Herself
 
2010 An Evening of Stars: Tribute to Lionel Richie (TV movie)
Herself
 
2009 The Wendy Williams Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 28 October 2009 (2009) … Herself
 
2009 The Morning Show with Mike & Juliet (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 26 January 2009 (2009) … Herself
 
2008 Infanity (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Dexter (2008) … Herself (as Lauren Velez)
 
2000 2000 Hispanic Heritage Awards (TV special)
 

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Dexter: : -- Actors Lauren Velez (Lt. Maria La Guerta) and David Zayas (Angel Batista) give insight into why the audience relates to Dexter. Celebrity Adventures: Season 1: Episode 5 -- Lauren Velez, Lt. Maria Laguerta of Showtime's DEXTER, joins Madison Michele in the Hollywood 411 studio to discuss all the new developments that are up for season 3. Does she befriend Debra and does she ever suspect Dexter? Dexter: : -- A preview trailer of the fourth season of Showtime's "Dexter," coming to Showtime in September
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Personal Details

Alternate Names:

Lauren Velez | Lauren Vèlez

Height:

5' 4½" (1.64 m)
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Trivia:

Has an identical twin sister, Lorraine, who often plays doubles for her on sets. Her twin has taken over roles for her on Broadway and who is currently (2001) starring in London on the West End stage in RENT. See more »

Star Sign:

Scorpio