Emily Rios facts for kids
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Emily Rios
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| Born | April 27, 1989 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actress, model |
| Years active | 2005–present |
Emily Rios is an American actress and model. She was born on April 27, 1989. Emily is well-known for her role as Andrea Cantillo in the TV show Breaking Bad.
She also played Adriana Mendez in the TV series The Bridge. Later, she appeared as Lucía Villanueva in the drama Snowfall.
Early Life
Emily Rios was born in Los Angeles, California. Her parents are from Mexico. She grew up in El Monte, California.
Acting Career
Emily Rios was discovered by a talent scout while at a shopping mall. Her first acting role was in the short film For Them in 2005. The next year, she appeared in the movie Quinceañera.
In 2008, Emily acted in the independent film Vicious Circle. She has also had many roles in popular TV shows. These include Friday Night Lights, Men of a Certain Age, and Breaking Bad.
She also appeared in The Bridge and From Dusk till Dawn: The Series. In 2017, Emily played Lucia Villanueva in the drama Snowfall. This show started on FX. She left the show after its second season.
Film Roles
Emily Rios has acted in several movies. Here are some of them:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2005 | For Them | Lydia | Short film |
| 2006 | Quinceañera | Magdalena | |
| 2007 | The Blue Hour | Happy | |
| 2007 | The Stain on the Sidewalk | Vanessa | |
| 2008 | Vicious Circle | Angel | |
| 2009 | Down for Life | Vanessa | |
| 2009 | The Winning Season | Kathy Reyes | |
| 2010 | Love Ranch | Muneca | |
| 2010 | Pete Smalls Is Dead | Xan | |
| 2011 | Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son | Isabelle | |
| 2016 | Paint It Black | Pen | |
| 2018 | If Beale Street Could Talk | Victoria Rogers |
Television Roles
Emily Rios has also had many roles on television. Here is a list of her TV appearances:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2007 | ER | Tracy Martinez | 1 episode |
| 2008 | The Closer | Elena Contreras | Episode: "Sudden Death" |
| 2008 | House | Sophia Velez | Episode: "Emancipation" |
| 2009–2011 | Men of a Certain Age | Maria | 12 episodes |
| 2010–2011 | Friday Night Lights | Epyck Sanders | 4 episodes |
| 2010–2013 | Breaking Bad | Andrea Cantillo | 10 episodes |
| 2012–2013 | Private Practice | Angela Reilly | 3 episodes |
| 2013–2014 | The Bridge | Adriana Mendez | 23 episodes |
| 2013 | Almost Human | Paige Hernandez | Episode: "Are You Receiving?" |
| 2014 | Grimm | Frankie Gonzales | Episode: "The Good Soldier" |
| 2015 | Scandal | Ensign Martin | Episode: "A Few Good Women" |
| 2015 | True Detective | Betty Chessani | 3 episodes |
| 2015 | Criminal Minds | Tammy Vasquez | Episode: "Outlaw" |
| 2015 | From Dusk till Dawn | Lorena Vasconcelos | Episode: "Santa Sangre" |
| 2016 | Ximena Vasconcelos | 5 episodes | |
| 2016 | The Infamous | Alice Calderon | Unsold pilot |
| 2017–2018 | Snowfall | Lucia Villanueva | 20 episodes |
See also
In Spanish: Emily Rios para niños
