Angélica Celaya
Angélica Guadalupe Celaya (born July 9, 1982) is an American actress and model. She’s most constantly known for her role in television dramas. She is known for playing “Jenni Rivera” in the show ‘Mariposa del Barrio.’
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Celaya at the 2014 Comic Con presentation for Constantine | |
Born | Angélica Guadalupe Celaya July 9, 1982 Tucson, Arizona, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Actress, model |
Years active | 2003–present |
Spouse(s) | Luís García (m. 2018) |
Partner(s) | Rafael Amaya (2010-2015) |
Children | 1 |
Early life and career
Celaya was born on July 9, 1982, in Tucson, Arizona, to Mexican parents.[1]
Her acting debut was in the 2003 telenovela Ladrón de corazones. She also played roles in telenovelas including Los plateados, Marina, Mientras haya vida and Vivir sin ti.[2]
Celaya was selected as the female lead "Zed" in the supernatural drama Constantine alongside Matt Ryan. The character of Zed was added to the show after the show-runners decided not to use the female lead from the pilot.[3] Although the show was cancelled after only one season, Celaya's portrayal of the young psychic plagued by visions was generally well received by fans.
Since the cancellation of Constantine, Celaya has gone on to have guest appearances on multiple shows, including Castle and Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders, as well as a central role in the 2018 film Danger One.
Personal life
In 2010, while shooting the telenovela Alguien te mira, she met Rafael Amaya, with whom she started a relationship. They became engaged, but as of May 2015, Amaya confirmed their breakup. She has a son, Angel Alessandro (b. September 8, 2017) with Mexican Boxer Luis Garcia, whom she married on her baby boy's 1st birthday, September 8, 2018.
Filmography
Films
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2010 | Dead West | Gloria Valenzuela | |
2010 | Más sabe el diablo: El primer golpe | René Cardona | Direct-to-DVD; prequel to novela |
2014 | Kiss of Vengeance | The Lady | Short film |
2018 | Danger One | Brie | |
2018 | Skin in the Game | Eve | Completed |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2003 | Ladrón de corazones | Renata | |
2005 | Los Plateados | Ximena Campuzano | |
2006 | Decisiones | Lucy | Episode: "Bajo otra piel" |
2006 | Marina | Rosalba Álvarez | |
2008 | Mientras haya vida | Paula Hernández | |
2008 | Vivir por ti | Liliana | |
2008 | Gabriel | Eva León | 10 episodes |
2010 | Perro Amor | Miranda | |
2010 | Edgar Floats | Penny | Television film |
2010–11 | Alguien te mira | Eva Zanetti | 75 episodes |
2012 | Burn Notice | Angela Flores | Episode: "Official Business" |
2013 | El Señor de los Cielos | Eugenia Casas | 56 episodes |
2014 | Dallas | Lucia Treviño | 3 episodes |
2014–15 | Constantine | Mary "Zed" Martin | Main role |
2014 | The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson | Herself | Episode: "Justin Long/Angelica Celaya" |
2015 | Agent X | Luna | Episode: "The Devil & John Case" |
2016 | The Death of Eva Sofia Valdez | Dominique | Television film |
2016 | Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders | Chief Inspector Silvia Ruiz | Episode: "De Los Inocentes" |
2016 | Castle | Sonia Ruiz | Episode: "Heartbreaker" |
2017 | Mariposa de Barrio | Jenni Rivera | Main role, 69 episodes |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Nominated works | Result |
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2013 | Premios Tu Mundo | Best Supporting Actress | El Señor de los Cielos | Nominated |
References
- "Angelica Celaya Makes Fiery 'Burn Notice' TV Crossover". Fox News. August 17, 2012. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
- Gates, Sara (August 17, 2012). "Angelica Celaya On 'Burn Notice': Telenovela Actress Makes English-Language TV Debut". HuffPost. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
- Sepinwall, Alan (July 13, 2014). "Press Tour: 'Constantine' Hires Angelica Celaya to Replace Lucy Griffiths". HitFix. Retrieved July 14, 2014.