Constance Marie Lopez (born September 9, 1965)[1] is an American actress. Known professionally as Constance Marie, she is known for her role as Angie Lopez on George Lopez (2002–2007) and for her role as Marcella Quintanilla (mother of Selena) in the 1997 film Selena. She currently portrays Regina Vasquez on the ABC Family drama Switched at Birth.
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. She was chosen out of 500 dancers to tour with David Bowie on his 1987 worldwide Glass Spider Tour.[citation needed]
Marie's acting career also began when she was in her teens. She landed a spot in the movie Salsa. Other credits include Early Edition, Dirty Dancing, Selena, Spin City, The Underworld, and Ally McBeal. Marie was chosen for the role of Angie Lopez on the TV comedy series George Lopez. Marie then took on the part of Yolanda in the 2001 film Tortilla Soup. She also appeared in the 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]
Marie has a starring role on the ABC Family drama Switched at Birth, playing the birth mother of one of the girls and legal mother of the other girl.
Personal life
Marie is engaged to yoga instructor Kent Katich. They have a daughter named Luna Marie (born February 5th, 2009).[4]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Salsa | Featured Dancer | |
| 1995 | My Family | Toni | |
| 1997 | Selena | Marcela Quintanilla | |
| 1999 | The Last Marshal | Rosa | |
| 2001 | See Spot Run | The Neighbor (uncredited) | |
| 2001 | Tortilla Soup | Yolanda | |
| 2006 | Puff, Puff, Pass | Montana | |
| 2011 | Puss in Boots | Imelda | Voice |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988–89 | Dirty Dancing | Penny Rivera | 11 episodes |
| 1989–90 | Santa Barbara | Nikki Alvarez | Daytime drama |
| 1991 | The Man in the Family | Jenny | Episode: "None for Sal" |
| 1991 | Jake and the Fatman | Bianca Alamán | Episode: "Where or When" (Parts 1 & 2) |
| 1991 | Sibs | Episode: "Warren: The Final Days" | |
| 1992 | Reasonable Doubts | Officer Petra Delgado | Episode: "Fish out of Water" |
| 1992 | The Hat Squad | Episode: "The Widow Marker" | |
| 1993 | 12:01 | Joan Zevo | |
| 1994 | Island City | Connie Sealle | |
| 1995 | Fast Company | Liz Shelby | |
| 1996 | The Sentinel | Beverley Sanchez | Episode: "Killers" |
| 1997 | The Underworld | ||
| 1997 | Spin City | Gabby Sanchez | Episode: "Gabby's Song" |
| 1997–98 | 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 | Dancing in September | Teresa Lopez | |
| 2000–01 | For Your Love | Samantha | 6 episodes |
| 2001 | Ally McBeal | Inez Cortez | Episode: "Hats Off to Larry" |
| 2001 | That '70s Show | Little Drummer Boy | Episode: "An Eric Foreman Christmas" |
| 2002 | American Family | Nina Gonzalez | 13 episodes |
| 2002– 2007 |
George Lopez | Angie Lopez | 119 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)" |
| 2009 | According to Jim | Victoria | Episode: "The Ego Boost" |
| 2010 | Class | Victoria Corrales | |
| 2011– present |
Switched at Birth | Regina Vasquez | Main role |
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 Foundation Awards
- 2004: Best Actress in Television Drama - American Family: Journey of Dreams (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)
- 2004: She was Sergio Holffmans girlfriend for short term.
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