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Emily Rios
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Rios in 2006
Born (1989-04-27) April 27, 1989 (age 36)
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
2005 For Them Lydia Short film
2006 Quinceañera Magdalena
2007 Blue Hour, TheThe Blue Hour Happy
2007 Stain on the Sidewalk, TheThe Stain on the Sidewalk Vanessa
2008 Vicious Circle Angel
2009 Down for Life Vanessa
2009 Winning Season, TheThe 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
2007 ER Tracy Martinez 1 episode
2008 Closer, TheThe 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

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