Quotes by Lauren Velez

About Lauren Velez:

Lauren Vélez is an American actress and the twin sister of actress Lorraine Vélez. Her most notable roles are as María LaGuerta on Dexter, Detective Nina Moreno on Fox's New York Undercover, Dr. Gloria Nathan on HBO's prison drama, Oz, and Elena on ABC's comedy-drama, Ugly Betty.
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I'm much more ambitious than I'd like to admit.

Lauren Velez

When I first came out to L.A., Hollywood's idea of a Latina was Mexican. It was almost like they had never seen or heard of an Afro-Latina before.

Lauren Velez

I don't have children, but I have 17 nieces and nephews, and they more than make up for anything that I can do. I have a stepdaughter, and I adore her to pieces, and I think about adoption. There are so many kids at different ages and stages that nee...

Lauren Velez

After 'Dexter' and 'La Lupe', I would love to return to theater. I'm just ready for more.

Lauren Velez

'La Lupe' is my passion project. I've done it as a one-woman show, but I'm raising money to turn it into a film. It's a story of a Cuban singer who became the Queen of Latin Soul, the first woman on the N.Y. salsa scene.

Lauren Velez

Author Bio

  • NameLauren Velez
  • DescriptionAmerican actress
  • BornNovember 2, 1964
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionActor