Constance Marie
Constance Marie | |
|---|---|
| Born | Constance Marie Lopez |
| Years active | 1988 - present |
| Partner | Kent Katich |
| Awards | Imagen Foundation Award for Best Actress in Television Comedy 2004 George Lopez |
Constance Marie (born Constance Marie Lopez ; September 9, 1965) is an American actress of Mexican descent. She is best known for her role as Angie Lopez on the sitcom George Lopez.
Early life
Marie was born and raised in East Los Angeles, California. She is part of a third-generation Mexican-American family[1] that moved from apartment to apartment, and she was raised by her mother, who was an artist[2] and grandmother. While in her teens, she had a passion for dancing that she carried on for years. By age 19, she tap danced in a musical called "Cosmopolis" by famed composer Ryuichi Sakamoto in Japan. When she returned to Los Angeles, her career took a huge step when she was spotted in a club by a dance choreographer for pop icon David Bowie.
Career
Marie started her career as a dancer on David Bowie's Glass Spider Tour. After arriving back from the tour, Marie was cast as a dancer in the movie Salsa. After that, the film's choreographer introduced her to Steve Tisch, who gave her first acting job. She played the role of Penny Rivera on the CBS television series version of Dirty Dancing. She later won the role of Nikki Alvarez on the now defunct NBC soap opera Santa Barbara. Marie later made her feature film debut in the Gregory Nava film My Family. She was featured in the 1997 biographical film Selena alongside Jennifer Lopez. In this film, Marie played the pivotal role of Selena's mother, but under heavy make-up to make her look older than Lopez, who is only slightly younger than Marie. Her other film credits include Tortilla Soup, in which she played a divorced mother. In 1997. she was cast in the NBC sitcom Union Square. She has guest-starred on many television shows such as FOX's Ally McBeal. She played Angie Lopez on the ABC sitcom George Lopez until its cancellation in 2007. From 2002 until 2004, Marie played Nina Gonzales on the critically-acclaimed PBS mini-series American Family. She also made a guest appearance as herself in the eighth episode of Statler and Waldorf: From the Balcony.
Business
In October 2007, Marie launched her own clothing line, The Constance Marie Collection, which allows women to feel confident, stylish, and comfortable. Sizes range from women to petite. The line is stated to be "affordable for women with real budgets and flattering to women with real bodies." Mervyn's Sunday advertising spread, many major newspapers, March 2008.
Personal life
Marie has been in a relationship with yoga instructor Kent Katich since the mid-90s. They are currently engaged and expecting their first child, a baby girl in February 2009.[3]
She has volunteered as an actress with the Young Storytellers Program.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Salsa | Dancer | |
| 1993 | 12:01 PM | Joan Zevo | TV Movie |
| 1994 | Island City | Connie Sealle | TV Movie |
| 1997 | Selena | Marcela Quintanilla | |
| 1999 | The Last Marshal | Rosa | |
| 2000 | Dancing in September | Theresa Lopez | TV Movie |
| 2001 | See Spot Run | The Neighbor | uncredited |
| Tortilla Soup | Yolanda | ||
| 2006 | Puff, Puff, Pass | Montana |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-1990 | Santa Barbara | Nikki Alvarez | |
| 1991 | Sibs | n/a | 1 episode |
| 1992 | Reasonable Doubts | n/a | 1 episode |
| The Hat Squad | n/a | 1 episode | |
| 1993 | Cobra | Marie | 1 episode |
| 1996 | The Sentinel | Beverly Sanchez | 1 episode |
| 1997 | Spin City | "Chief of Staff" Gabrielle "Gabby" Sanchez | 1 episode |
| Union Square | Gabriella Diaz | ||
| 1998-2000 | Early Edition | Detective Toni Brigatti | recurring character |
| 1999 | Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place | Vanita | 2 episodes |
| 2000-2001 | For Your Love | Samantha | recurring character |
| 2001 | Ally McBeal | Inez Cortez | 1 episode |
| 2002 | American Family: Journey of Dreams | Nina Gonzalez | |
| 2002-2007 | George Lopez | Angie Lopez | |
| 2003-2004 | Good Day L.A. | Herself | Co-Host (3 episodes) |
| 2005 | Unscripted | Herself | 1 episode |
| Punk'd | Herself | 1 episode | |
| 2008 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Detective Carolina Flores | 1 episode |
Awards and nominations
- Soap Opera Digest Awards
- 1991: Outstanding Female Newcomer (Daytime) - Santa Barbara (Nominated)
- ALMA Awards
- 1998: Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series - Union Square (Nominated)
- 2007: Outstanding Actress (Television Series, Mini-Series or Television Movie) - George Lopez (Nominated)
- Young Artist Awards
- 2004: Most Popular Mom & Pop in a Television Series - George Lopez (Nominated) with George Lopez
- Imagen Foundation Awards
- 2004: Best Actress in Television Drama - American Family: Journey of Dreams (Nominated)
- 2004: Best Actress in Television Comedy - George Lopez (Won)
- 2005: Best Actress (Television) - George Lopez (Nominated)
- 2006: Best Actress (Television) - George Lopez (Nominated)
- 2007: Best Actress (Television) - George Lopez (Nominated)
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