Nadine Velazquez

Nadine Velazquez is a Puerto Rican-American actress and model. She appeared in House of the Dead 2, the 2005 film Blast, and currently stars in the NBC series My Name Is Earl. She appeared on the January 2006 cover of Stuff, and was named in the annual Maxim magazine Hot 100 list.

Was born in Chicago and raised there West of Bucktown. When I was 10 years old I knew, without a doubt, what I wanted to do with my life. I wanted to be a gymnast. Not knowing how to get me involved in my dreams, my parents bought me a ballerina Barbie. So I practiced flipping on and off the mattress and did cartwheels in my yard. In fifth grade I joined the cheerleading team and I learned a few tricks. By 18 years old, when it was time to choose a college, I chose Columbia College in Chicago. I thought I was going to study acting, but by then a "real" career, Marketing, had settled in my conscious. A few months later, I booked my first job for a McDonald's commercial. I've worked in both tv and film (IMDB) and have been featured in magazines. Last year I was named one of Five Rising Stars to Watch Closely for USA Today and Variety's Ten Actors To Watch 2005. I was nominated for an Alma Award as best supporting actress for my role on MY NAME IS EARL and featured in Entertainment Weekly's "Must List".

Public Name: Nadine Velazquez
Birth Name: Nadine Velazquez
Date of Birth: November 20th, 1978
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois