Kiele Sanchez
| Kiele Sanchez | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kiele Michelle Sanchez October 13, 1976 Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Zach Helm (divorced) Zach Gilford (m. 2012) |
Kiele Michelle Sanchez (/ˈkiːli/ KEE-lee; born October 13, 1976)[1] is an American actress who stars in the A&E Network drama The Glades. Previously she had starred as Anne Sorelli in the The WB comedy-drama Related and as Nikki Fernandez on the main cast in the third season of the ABC television action-adventure series Lost.
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Early life [edit]
Sanchez was born in Chicago, Illinois. Her father, Oscar Sanchez, is a racetrack jockey.[2] She is one of four children, and is of Puerto Rican and French descent.[3] Sanchez began her acting career at Glenbard North High School in Carol Stream, Ill., when she performed in a school production of The Grapes of Wrath. Her performance helped her overcome her stage fright, with which she struggled at the time.[4]
Career [edit]
In 2000, Sanchez auditioned for MTV's Wanna Be a VJ contest in New York. Kiele was selected as one of the five finalists, but did not win the competition. However, an agent who had seen her on MTV expressed interest in representing her.
After her agent recommended a move to Los Angeles, Sanchez auditioned and landed roles in the short-lived drama series That Was Then and the sitcom Married to the Kellys. In 2003, Sanchez appeared in the film Stuck on You. She joined the cast of the hit ABC show Lost for the series' third season, as Nikki Fernandez, but due to fan responses to her character, she was killed off six episodes after her first appearance. She had a recurring role on the ABC show Samantha Who?. She played a leading role in the 2008 film Insanitarium alongside Jesse Metcalfe and co-starred in the 2009 thriller A Perfect Getaway.
Sanchez starred in the 2010 film 30 Days of Night: Dark Days, taking over the role of Stella Oleson from Melissa George, who played her in the first film.
Personal life [edit]
Sanchez's first husband was writer and film director Zach Helm,[5] from whom she is divorced.[6]
In the spring of 2010, Sanchez began dating actor Zach Gilford, whom she met on the set of the television film The Matadors.[7] The couple became engaged in November 2011,[8] and married on December 29, 2012.[9]
Filmography [edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Live Girls | Lynne | TV movie |
| Migrating Forms | Dream Woman | ||
| 2001 | The Kiss | Girl | Short film |
| Stealing Time | Emily | AKA, Rennie's Landing | |
| Class Warfare | Amber Whidden | TV movie | |
| 2002 | That Was Then | Claudia Wills-Glass | 3 episodes |
| 2003 | Young MacGyver | Taylor | TV movie |
| Stuck on You | Pepper Spray Cutie | ||
| Married to the Kellys | Susan Kelly | 2003-2004 21 episodes | |
| 2006 | Related | Anne Sorelli | 19 episodes |
| Four Kings | Jen | Episode: "Pilot" | |
| Modern Men | Lisa | Episode: "Pilot" | |
| Girls on the Bus | Ronnie Sarazen | Episode: "Pilot" | |
| Lost | Nikki Fernandez | 14 episodes | |
| 2007 | Football Wives | Donna Reynolds | TV movie |
| Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium | Mrs. Goodman | ||
| Samantha Who? | Chloe | 4 episodes | |
| 2008 | Insanitarium | Lily | Video |
| The End of Steve | Emily Green | TV movie | |
| 2009 | A Perfect Getaway | Gina | |
| 2010 | The Matadors | Natalie Munoz | TV movie |
| Redemption Road | Hannah | ||
| 30 Days of Night: Dark Days | Stella Olemaun | Video | |
| The Glades | Callie Cargill | 36 episodes | |
| 2011 | Burn Notice: The Fall of Sam Axe | Amanda Maples | TV movie |
See also [edit]
References [edit]
- ^ The Associated Press (2009-10-13). "JournalGazette.net - Associated Press | The Journal Gazette | Fort Wayne, IN". The Journal Gazette. Retrieved 2012-05-21.
- ^ Ross, Graham. "Father's Day Fruition Friday for Oscar, Kiele Sanchez". Arlington Park. Retrieved 2012-05-21.
- ^ Hispanic Magazine.com - February 2006 - Career
- ^ "Kiele Sanchez". Retrieved 2007-03-10.
- ^ "NU grad directs 'Wonder Emporium'". The Union. November 27, 2007. Retrieved Apri 19,l 2011.
- ^ "Actress Kiele Sanchez, ex-husband Zach Helm list Los Feliz-area home at $1.849 million". The Los Angeles Times. January 9, 2012. Retrieved December 30, 2012.
- ^ MacKenzie, Carina Adly (November 30, 2011). "Friday Night Lights' Zach Gilford engaged to Kiele Sanchez". zap2it. Retrieved December 18, 2011.
- ^ "Friday Night Lights Star Zach Gilford Engaged". People Magazine. December 1, 2011. Retrieved December 1, 2011.
- ^ "Friday Night Lights' Zach Gilford and Kiele Sanchez Tie the Knot!". E Online. December 29, 2012. Retrieved December 30, 2012.
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