Born: September 9, 1965
Age: 58
Birthplace: East Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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Constance Marie
Birth name: Constance Marie Lopez
Born: September 9, 1965
Age: 58
Birthplace: East Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Born: September 9, 1965
Age: 58
Birthplace: East Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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Biography
Constance Marie Lopez (born September 9, 1965)[1] known professionally as Constance Marie, is an American actress of Mexican origin. She is known for her role as Angie Lopez in George Lopez (2002-2007) and her role as Marcela Quintanilla (mother of Selena) in the 1997 film Selena. She portrayed Regina Vasquez in the ABC Family/Freeform drama series Switched at Birth (2011-2017).
At the age of 19, Marie appeared as a dancer in the musical Cosmopolis by composer Ryuichi Sakamoto in Japan. When she returned to Los Angeles, she was spotted in a club by a dance choreographer for David Bowie and she was hired for the Glass Spider Tour in 1987.Read more...
Career
Her acting career began when she was in her teens. She landed a spot in the 1988 film Salsa. Other credits include Early Edition, Dirty Dancing, Selena, Spin City, and Ally McBeal. Marie was chosen for the role of Angie Lopez in the ABC comedy series George Lopez. In 2001, Marie starred in the comedy-drama film Tortilla Soup. She also appeared in the PBS drama series American Family.
In October 2007, she launched her own clothing line, "The Constance Marie Collection".[2] The same year, she appeared in an ad for PETA, encouraging people to spay and neuter their pets.[3]
From 2011 to 2017, Marie had a starring role on the ABC Family/Freeform drama series Switched at Birth, playing the birth mother of one of the girls and legal mother of the other.
Personal life
Marie was in a 15-year relationship with yoga instructor Kent Katich, which ended in September 2015.[4] They have a daughter, Luna Marie, born in February 2009.[4] Marie is a longtime vegetarian and raised her child as a vegetarian.[5]
Filmography
Marie kissing her trophy at the 13th ALMA Awards in 2012| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Glass Spider | Featured Dancer | |
| Salsa | Featured Dancer | ||
| 1995 | My Family | Toni | |
| 1997 | Selena | Marcela Quintanilla | |
| 1999 | The Last Marshal | Rosa | |
| 2000 | Dancing in September | Teresa Lopez | Television film (HBO) |
| 2001 | See Spot Run | The Neighbor | Uncredited |
| Tortilla Soup | Yolanda | ||
| 2006 | Puff, Puff, Pass | Montana | |
| 2011 | Puss in Boots | Imelda | Voice role |
| 2014 | Sweet Surrender | Sandra |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-1989 | Dirty Dancing | Penny Rivera | 11 episodes |
| 1989-1990 | Santa Barbara | Nikki Alvarez | Daytime soap opera |
| 1991 | The Man in the Family | Jenny | Episode: "None for Sal" |
| Jake and the Fatman | Bianca Alamán | Episode: "Where or When" (Parts 1 & 2) | |
| Sibs | Episode: "Warren: The Final Days" | ||
| 1992 | Reasonable Doubts | Officer Petra Delgado | Episode: "Fish out of Water" |
| The Hat Squad | Episode: "The Widow Marker" | ||
| 1993 | 12:01 | Joan Zevo | Television film |
| 1994 | Island City | Connie Sealle | |
| 1995 | Fast Company | Liz Shelby | |
| 1996 | The Sentinel | Beverley Sanchez | Episode: "Killers" |
| 1997 | The Underworld | Television film | |
| Spin City | Gabby Sanchez | Episode: "Gabby's Song" | |
| 1997-1998 | Union Square | Gabriella Diaz | 13 episodes |
| 1998-2000 | Early Edition | Toni Brigatti | 6 episodes |
| 1999 | Two Guys and a Girl | Venita | Episodes: "Two Guys, a Girl and the Storm of the Century", "Two Guys, a Girl and Ashley's Return" |
| 2000-2001 | For Your Love | Samantha | 6 episodes |
| 2001 | Ally McBeal | Inez Cortez | Episode: "Hats Off to Larry" |
| That '70s Show | Little Drummer Boy | Episode: "An Eric Forman Christmas" | |
| 2002 | American Family | Nina Gonzalez | 13 episodes |
| 2002-2007 | George Lopez | Angie Lopez | Main role; 120 episodes |
| 2008 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Det. Carolina Flores | Episode: "Two and a Half Deaths" |
| 2009 | The Secret Life of the American Teenager | Virginia Molina | Episode: "Whoomp! (There It Is)" |
| According to Jim | Victoria | Episode: "The Ego Boost" | |
| 2010 | Class | Victoria Corrales | Television film |
| 2011-2017 | Switched at Birth | Regina Vasquez | Main role; 103 episodes |
| 2016 | Angel from Hell | Linda | Recurring role; 5 episodes |
| 2016-present | Elena of Avalor | Doña Paloma | Recurring voice role; 8 episodes |
| 2017 | Lopez | Herself | Episode: "George Dates His Daughter" |
| 2017 | Law & Order True Crime | Marta Cano | 8 episodes |
Awards and nominations
- Soap Opera Digest Awards
- 1991: Outstanding Female Newcomer (Daytime) - Santa Barbara (Nominated)
- ALMA Awards
- 1998: Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series - Union Square (Nominated)
- 2007: Outstanding Actress (Television Series, Mini-Series or Television Movie) - George Lopez (Nominated)
- 2011: Favorite TV Actress - Supporting Role - Switched at Birth (Nominated)
- Young Artist Awards
- 2004: Most Popular Mom & Pop in a Television Series - George Lopez (Nominated) with George Lopez
- Imagen Awards
- 2004: Best Actress in Television Drama - American Family (Nominated)
- 2004: Best Actress in Television Comedy - George Lopez (Won)
- 2005: Best Actress (Television) - George Lopez (Nominated)
- 2006: Best Actress (Television) - George Lopez (Nominated)
- 2007: Best Actress (Television) - George Lopez (Nominated)
Constance Marie supports the following charitable causes: Women's Rights, Breast Cancer, Cancer.
[ Source: Wikipedia ]
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