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Marie at the 2022 WonderCon
Born
Constance Marie Lopez

Occupation Actress
Years active 1982–present
Partner(s) Kent Katich (2000–2015)
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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.

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

Constance Marie with ALMA
Marie kissing her trophy at the 13th ALMA Awards in September 2012

Here are some of the movies and TV shows Constance Marie has been in:

Movies

Film
Year Title Role
1988 Salsa Featured Dancer
1995 My Family Toni
1997 Selena Marcella Quintanilla
2001 Tortilla Soup Yolanda
2011 Puss in Boots Imelda

Television Shows

Television
Year Title Role Notes
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

See also

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  • List of Mexican Americans
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