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Constance Marie
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Marie at the 2022 WonderCon
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Constance Marie Lopez
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Partner(s) | Kent Katich (2000–2015) |
| Children | 1 |
Constance Marie Lopez is an American actress. She is famous for playing Angelina "Angie" Lopez in the TV show George Lopez from 2002 to 2007. She also played Marcela Quintanilla, who was Selena's mother, in the 1997 movie Selena. Constance Marie was also known for her role as Regina Vasquez in the TV series Switched at Birth (2011–2017). More recently, she played Camila Diaz in the show Undone from 2019 to 2022.
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Early Life and Dance
Constance Marie grew up in East Los Angeles. When she was 19, she performed as a dancer in a musical called Cosmopolis in Japan. The music for this show was created by Ryuichi Sakamoto.
After returning to Los Angeles, a dance choreographer named Toni Basil saw her dancing at a club. Toni Basil worked with David Bowie. Constance Marie was then hired to dance on David Bowie's 1987 Glass Spider Tour. She also appeared in the 1988 concert video Glass Spider, which showed performances from that tour.
Acting Career Highlights
Constance Marie started acting when she was a teenager. Her first film role was in the 1988 movie Salsa. She also appeared in other TV shows and films like Early Edition, Dirty Dancing, Spin City, and Ally McBeal.
One of her most well-known roles was as Angie Lopez in the ABC comedy series George Lopez. In 2001, Marie also starred in the movie Tortilla Soup with actors like Héctor Elizondo. She was also part of the PBS drama series American Family.
From 2011 to 2017, Constance Marie had a main role in the TV show Switched at Birth. She played Regina Vasquez, who was the birth mother of one of the main characters.
Other Projects
In October 2007, Constance Marie started her own clothing line called "The Constance Marie Collection." In the same year, she appeared in an advertisement for PETA. In the ad, she encouraged people to spay and neuter their pets.
Personal Life
Constance Marie was in a relationship with yoga instructor Kent Katich for 15 years. Their relationship ended in September 2015. They have one daughter, who was born in 2009. Constance Marie has been a vegetarian for a long time and raised her daughter as a vegetarian too.
Film and Television Roles
Here are some of the movies and TV shows Constance Marie has been in:
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1988 | Salsa | Featured Dancer |
| 1995 | My Family | Toni |
| 1997 | Selena | Marcella Quintanilla |
| 2001 | Tortilla Soup | Yolanda |
| 2011 | Puss in Boots | Imelda |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1988–1989 | Dirty Dancing | Penny Rivera | 11 episodes |
| 1989–1990 | Santa Barbara | Nikki Alvarez | Daytime soap opera |
| 1997–1998 | Union Square | Gabriella Diaz | 13 episodes |
| 1998–2000 | Early Edition | Toni Brigatti | 6 episodes |
| 2002–2007 | George Lopez | Angelina "Angie" Lopez | Main role; 120 episodes |
| 2011–2017 | Switched at Birth | Regina Vasquez | Main role; 103 episodes |
| 2016–2020 | Elena of Avalor | Doña Paloma | Voice role; 13 episodes |
| 2019-2022 | Undone | Camila Diaz | Main role; 16 episodes |
| 2021–2023 | With Love | Beatriz Diaz | Main role season 1; recurring season 2 |
| 2022 | Lopez vs. Lopez | Connie | Episode: "Lopez vs. Christmas" |
| 2023 | How I Met Your Father | Raquel | Episode: "Ride or Die" |
| 2024 | Doctor Odyssey | Caroline | Episode: “Plastic Surgery Week” |
Awards and Nominations
Constance Marie has received several awards and nominations for her acting:
- ALMA Awards
- 2012: Won "Favorite TV Actress - Supporting Role" for Switched at Birth
- 2007, 2011: Nominated for her roles in George Lopez and Switched at Birth
- Imagen Awards
- 2004: Won "Best Actress in Television Comedy" for George Lopez
- 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007: Nominated for her roles in American Family and George Lopez
- Soap Opera Digest Awards
- 1991: Nominated for "Outstanding Female Newcomer" for Santa Barbara
- Young Artist Awards
- 2004: Nominated for "Most Popular Mom & Pop in a Television Series" for George Lopez (with George Lopez)
See also
In Spanish: Constance Marie para niños
- List of Mexican Americans
