Angélica Celaya

Angélica Guadalupe Celaya (born July 9, 1982) is an American actress and model. She is best known for her role in television dramas. She is also known for playing Jenni Rivera in the show Mariposa de Barrio.

Angélica Celaya
Celaya at the 2014 Comic Con presentation for Constantine
Born
Angélica Guadalupe Celaya

(1982-07-09) July 9, 1982
Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Actress, model
Years active2003–present
Spouse
Luís García
​
(m. 2018)​
PartnerRafael Amaya (2010-2015)
Children1

Early life and career

Celaya was born on July 9, 1982, in Tucson, Arizona, to Mexican parents.[1] She attended Pueblo High School. Her acting debut was in the 2003 telenovela Ladrón de corazones. She also played roles in telenovelas including Los plateados, Marina, Mientras haya vida and Vivir sin ti.[2]

Celaya was selected as the female lead "Zed" in the supernatural drama Constantine alongside Matt Ryan. The character of Zed was added to the show after the show-runners decided not to use the female lead from the pilot.[3] Although the show was cancelled after only one season, Celaya's portrayal of the young psychic plagued by visions was generally well received by fans.

Since the cancellation of Constantine, Celaya has gone on to have guest appearances on multiple shows, including Castle and Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders, as well as a central role in the 2018 film Danger One.

Personal life

In 2010, while shooting the telenovela Alguien te mira, she met Rafael Amaya, with whom she started a relationship. They were engaged, but as of May 2015, Amaya confirmed their breakup. She has a son, Angel Alessandro (b. September 8, 2017) with Mexican boxer Luis García whom she married on September 8, 2018.

Filmography

Films
Year Title Role Notes
2010 Dead West Gloria Valenzuela
2010 Más sabe el diablo: El primer golpe René Cardona Direct-to-DVD; prequel to novela
2014 Kiss of Vengeance The Lady Short film
2018 Danger One Brie
2018 Skin in the Game Eve Completed

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2003 Ladrón de corazones Renata
2005 Los Plateados Ximena Campuzano
2006 Decisiones Lucy Episode: "Bajo otra piel"
2006 Marina Rosalba Álvarez
2008 Mientras haya vida Paula Hernández
2008 Vivir por ti Liliana
2008 Gabriel Eva León 10 episodes
2010 Perro Amor Miranda
2010 Edgar Floats Penny Television film
2010–11 Alguien te mira Eva Zanetti 75 episodes
2012 Burn Notice Angela Flores Episode: "Official Business"
2013 El Señor de los Cielos Eugenia Casas 56 episodes
2014 Dallas Lucia Treviño 3 episodes
2014–15 Constantine Mary "Zed" Martin Main role
2014 The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson Herself Episode: "Justin Long/Angelica Celaya"
2015 Agent X Luna Episode: "The Devil & John Case"
2016 The Death of Eva Sofia Valdez Dominique Television film
2016 Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders Chief Inspector Silvia Ruiz Episode: "De Los Inocentes"
2016 Castle Sonia Ruiz Episode: "Heartbreaker"
2017 Mariposa de Barrio Jenni Rivera Main role, 69 episodes
2023 True Lies Ximena Díaz Episode: "Public Secrets"
TBA La mujer de mi vida Daniela Main role

Awards and nominations
YearAwardCategoryNominated worksResult
2013Premios Tu MundoBest Supporting ActressEl Señor de los CielosNominated

References
  1. "Angelica Celaya Makes Fiery 'Burn Notice' TV Crossover". Fox News. August 17, 2012. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
  2. Gates, Sara (August 17, 2012). "Angelica Celaya On 'Burn Notice': Telenovela Actress Makes English-Language TV Debut". HuffPost. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
  3. Sepinwall, Alan (July 13, 2014). "Press Tour: 'Constantine' Hires Angelica Celaya to Replace Lucy Griffiths". HitFix. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
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