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[]
- "Finding Freebo"
- "The Lion Sleeps Tonight"
- "All in the Family"
- "Turning Biminese"
- "Sí Se Puede"
- "Easy as Pie"
- "The Damage a Man Can Do"
- "About Last Night"
- "Go Your Own Way"
- "Do You Take Dexter Morgan?"
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