Jamila Velazquez
| Jamila Velazquez | |
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| Born |
Jamila Velazquez November 27, 1995South Bronx, New York |
| Nationality | American |
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| Years active | 2011-present |
| Known for | Laura Calleros on Empire |
Jamila Velazquez (born November 27, 1995)[1] is an American actress and singer. Jamila Velazquez is best known for her role as Raquel in Come Home Raquel movie, Pilar Morenas Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV series) (2012), Sarita in the ABC Family series Twisted. She is now currently stars as the new lead singer Laura Calleros on Fox's Empire.
Early years
She began singing and performing as a kindergartner. At the age of eight, she made her Broadway debut in the play "The End of You".[2] She is native of the South Bronx.[2]
Career
In 2013, Jamila Velasquez joined the cast of ABC Family's new series Twisted as the role of Sarita, former best friend of main character Lacey Porter and murdered student Regina Crane. She is an elitist and manipulative girl who enjoys humiliating people she deems beneath her. [3] On August 3, 2015, it was announced that Velazquez was joining the cast of Empire for season 2.[4][5]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Come Home Raquel | Raquel | Lead role |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2012, 2015 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Pilar Morenas | 3 episodes |
| 2013-2014 | Twisted | Sarita | Supporting role |
| 2015–present | Empire | Laura Calleros | 7 episodes |
References
- ↑ "Velazquez".
- 1 2 "Jamila Velazquez Profile". michaelcassara.net.
- ↑ "What to watch: Start obsessing over Twisted". wordpress.com. Retrieved March 25, 2013.
- ↑ "Empire season 2 spoilers: Becky G, Racquel Castro and Jamila Velazquez join star-studded cast". vinereport.com. Retrieved August 3, 2015.
- ↑ "'Empire' Casts Raquel Castro & Jamila Velazquez For Recurring Roles". latina.com. Retrieved July 31, 2015.