Valerie Cruz

Valerie Cruz (born 18 July 1976) is an American actress.

She played Sylvia Prado, the wife of ADA Miguel Prado, on Showtime's DEXTER.

Appearances
Season Three: Season Eight:
 * "Finding Freebo"
 * "The Lion Sleeps Tonight"
 * "All in the Family"
 * "Turning Biminese"
 * "Sì Se Puede"
 * "Easy as Pie"
 * "The Damage a Man Can Do"
 * "About Last Night"
 * "Go Your Own Way"
 * "Do You Take Dexter Morgan?"
 * "Monkey in a Box"

Career
She has appeared in the films Cellular, The Devil's Tomb, and La Linea.

Her television credits include roles on the series Nip/Tuck, Grey's Anatomy, Las Vegas, The Dresden Files, Hidden Palms, True Blood, Off the Map, Alphas, Grimm, Scandal, Necessary Roughness, and The Following.

Personal Life
Cruz was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey of Cuban ancestry. She attended Florida State University and received a BFA theatre degree. She currently lives in New York City.

Awards

 * 2008 ALMA Awards Nomination; Best lead actress in a drama series for The Dresden Files on SciFi Channel


 * 2009 Screen Actors Guild Award Nomination; Best ensemble cast in a drama series for Dexter on Showtime Networks