Nadine Velázquez is a Chicago-born actress, writer/producer, and singer-songwriter of Puerto Rican descent who has become a fan favorite across television and film. She first broke out as Catalina in NBC’s cult hit My Name Is Earl, then went on to star in The League, Major Crimes, Six, Real Husbands of Hollywood, and ABC’s Queens alongside Eve and Brandy. On the big screen, she’s held her own opposite Denzel Washington in Flight and Dwayne Johnson in Snitch.
Behind the scenes, Nadine wrote and sold her series LA’TINA to Showtime and is executive producing The Pagans, a boxing-family drama with Will Smith and showrunner Adam Glass. She also co-hosts the podcast Sis Made Me Do It with her sister Cynthia Velázquez, blending raw honesty, humor, and healing.
Twice ranked on Maxim’s Hot 100, named one of Daily Variety’s “Ten Actors to Watch” and USA Today’s “Rising Stars,” Nadine is a passionate storyteller dedicated to female-driven, Latino-rooted narratives. With her signature blend of authenticity, humor, integrity, and star power, she continues to inspire and captivate audiences worldwide.
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