Thursday, March 12, 2009

Nadine Velazquez - Biography.



Biography

Nadine Velazquez was born on November 20, 1978, in Chicago, Illinois. At the age of 13, she knew without a shadow of a doubt that she wanted to be an actress. “I'd seen Punky Brewster, I'd seen Webster, I saw Annie, and it was time to either be an orphan or an actress,” she says. Convincing herself was one thing, but convincing others was quite another.

After she failed to find an agent, Nadine Velazquez was forced to pursue her interest through school plays and local theater. Luckily for us, Nadine Velazquez never abandoned her dream, and after completing a degree in marketing from Columbia College she packed up her Honda Civic and headed for Los Angeles.



Nadine Velazquez in Sueno

Nadine Velazquez’s ambition was soon rewarded, and within two years she landed starring roles in the films Biker Boyz (2003) and Chasing Papi (2003). Additional parts followed in the Dennis Hopper thriller The Last Ride (2004), the John Leguizamo comedy SueƱo (2005) and the television shows The Bold and the Beautiful, Entourage and Las Vegas.



Nadine Velazquez on my name is Earl

This was a great start, but the best had yet to come. Nadine Velazquez truly hit the big-time in 2005 when she was cast in the hilarious sitcom My Name is Earl. Her breakout performance on the show has earned her the honor of being named one of USA Today’s "Five Rising Stars to Watch Closely." Not to be outdone, Daily Variety also labeled her one of their "Ten Actors to Watch" in 2005.

Nadine Velazquez is named no. 78 in 2008 top 99 and no. 89 in 2009 top 99

Nadine Velazquez accepted a part in War (2007), an action-thriller starring Jet Li and Jason Statham. She also ranked at No. 78 on AskMen.com's Top 99 of 2008.

In 2009, she'll appear on the big screen in All's Faire in Love, costarring Christina Ricci and Cedric the Entertainer. She also made the Top 99 list again, coming in at No. 89 on AskMen.com's Top 99 Most Desirable Women of 2009.

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