Lymari Nadal
| Lymari Nadal | |
|---|---|
 Nadal at Hollywood Life Magazine’s 7th Annual Breakthrough Awards, 2007 | |
| Born |
Lymari Nadal Torres February 11, 1978 Ponce, Puerto Rico, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Education |
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Mexico England |
| Known for | Acting, producer, screenwriter |
| Notable work |
América American Gangster |
| Spouse(s) | Edward James Olmos[1] (2002–present) |
Lymari Nadal Torres[2][note 1] (born 11 February 1978[3]) is a Puerto Rican actress, film producer and scriptwriter.[1] She has performed different roles in several films including American Gangster and Battlestar Galactica: The Plan. In 2011, she also produced her own film, America, she was also its writer.
Life and career
Nadal Torres was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico to Daniel Nadal and Anaida Torres.[4] She graduated from high school at Academia Santa María. She received her first college degree from the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico. [1] In an interview, she said about herself that she was "Ponce-blooded."[1] In 2001, she moved to Los Angeles, California, and married actor and director Edward James Olmos in 2002.[5]
Nadal always wanted to be an actress. She went to Mexico and England to learn acting.[1] After completing her acting classes, she felt very strongly that she was still rejected within the acting industry. Nadal began to take part in her husband's theatrical arts company as a producer[1] and plans to open a film school in her native Puerto Rico.[6]
Filmography
Nadal's latest film is América.[1] She is best known for her role as Frank Lucas's wife in the movie American Gangster.
| Film | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| American Family | 2002 | Linda |
| Battlestar Galactica Miniseries | 2003 | Giana |
| Ladrones y Mentirosos | 2006 | Marisol |
| American Gangster | 2007 | Eva |
| Battlestar Galactica: The Plan | 2009 | Giana O'Neill |
| America | 2011 | America |
Notes
- ↑ This name uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Nadal and the second or maternal family name is Torres.
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Glorimar Muñoz Berly (2011-03-16). "Vuelve a casa protagonista de América". La Perla del Sur. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
- ↑ Asambleísta denuncia problemas con contratos en Ponce. El Nuevo Dia. Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. 1 September 2011.
- ↑ Lymari Nadal. Primer Festival de Cine Chicano. Retrieved 10 March 2014.
- ↑ Reconocen a la Actriz Ponceña Lymari Nadal. Noticias Sur P.R. Press Release. 11 March 2011. Retrieved 10 March 2014.
- ↑ Edward James Olmos and Lymari Nadal (31 years). Orlando Sentinel. 10 March 2014.
- ↑ Reconocen a la Actriz Ponceña Lymari Nadal. Noticias Sur P.R. Press Release. 11 March 2011. Retrieved 10 March 2014.
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