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Mercedes Mason
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Mason at the 2015 San Diego Comic-Con
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Mercedes Masöhn
March 3, 1982 Linköping, Sweden
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| Citizenship | Sweden United States |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2004–present |
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| Children | 2 |
Mercedes Mason (born Mercedes Masöhn; 3 March 1982) is an actress from Sweden and the United States. She is well-known for her roles in TV shows like Chuck, where she played Zondra, and The Finder, where she was Isabel Zambada. Mercedes Mason also appeared in the horror movie Quarantine 2: Terminal in 2011. She was a regular cast member on the TV series Fear the Walking Dead from 2015 to 2017. In 2018, she played Captain Zoe Andersen in the police drama The Rookie.
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Early Life of Mercedes Mason
Where Mercedes Mason Grew Up
Mercedes Mason was born in 1982 in Linköping, Sweden. She grew up in a neighborhood called Ryd. Her family had moved there from Iran. When she was 12 years old, she moved to the United States with her family. She was raised in the Chicago area.
Mercedes Mason's Acting Career
Starting Out in Television
Mercedes Mason began her acting journey in 2005. She had a small role in the TV show One Life to Live. She later returned to that show for a couple more episodes in 2006. From 2008 to 2011, Mason appeared in single episodes of popular shows. These included NCIS, CSI: NY, and Castle.
First Big Movie Roles
In 2011, Mercedes Mason got her first main movie role. She played Jenny in Quarantine 2: Terminal, a horror film. Before that, she had smaller parts in movies like The Break-Up (2006) and Red Sands (2009). Also in 2011, she starred in the drama film Three Veils. Over the next few years, Mason continued to take on supporting roles in various films.
Main Roles in TV Series
In 2012, Mason became one of the main actresses in The Finder. She played Deputy U.S. Marshal Isabel Zambada. This character was a love interest for the main character, Walter Sherman. She also co-starred in the ABC supernatural drama series 666 Park Avenue in 2012.
In 2014, Mason started playing DEA Special Agent Talia Del Campo. This was on the CBS series NCIS: Los Angeles. She appeared in seven episodes of this show until 2022. In August 2015, she began her role as Ofelia Salazar. This was on Fear the Walking Dead, a show connected to The Walking Dead.
In 2018, she played Captain Zoe Andersen. This role was in the first season of the ABC series The Rookie. She also returned for a guest role in season 3 of the show in 2021.
Mercedes Mason's Personal Life
Family and Citizenship
In 2010, Mercedes Mason started dating actor David Denman. They got married in 2014. Their first child, a son named Caius Kane, was born on 10 January 2018. Their second child, Sagan Cyrus, was born in May 2021.
Mercedes Mason became a U.S. citizen in April 2016. She speaks several languages. These include English, French, Spanish, and Farsi. She also understands Swedish, but she has mentioned that she no longer speaks it.
Filmography
Movies Featuring Mercedes Mason
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2006 | The Break-Up | Goblet Girl | Uncredited |
| 2009 | Red Sands | Arab Woman | |
| 2011 | Quarantine 2: Terminal | Jenny | |
| Three Veils | Leila | ||
| 2012 | General Education | Bebe Simmons | |
| 2013 | Slightly Single in L.A. | Stacey | |
| 2014 | Sniper: Legacy | Sanaa Malik | |
| 2015 | Ana Maria in Novela Land | Ana Gloria | Film credits as Mercedes Mason from here on |
| 2020 | What the Night Can Do | Tasha Cole | |
| 2020 | Love by Drowning | Kazz Martin | |
| 2023 | Little Dixie | Julie Reed | |
| 2024 | Guns & Moses | Liat Rosner |
Television Shows Featuring Mercedes Mason
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2005–2006 | One Life to Live | Neely / Red Cross Nurse | 3 episodes |
| 2008 | Entourage | Kara | Episode: "Return to Queens Blvd." |
| 2009 | The Law | Theresa Ramirez | Unsold television pilot |
| The Closer | Katherine Ortega | Episode: "Blood Money" | |
| NCIS | Police Officer Heather Kincaid | Episode: "Truth or Consequences" | |
| 2009–2010 | Three Rivers | Vanessa | 4 episodes |
| 2009 | CSI: NY | Frankie Tyler | Episode: "It Happened to Me" |
| 2010 | Castle | Marina Casillas | Episode: "He's Dead, She's Dead" |
| All Signs of Death | Soledad | Unsold television pilot | |
| 2011 | Traffic Light | Sherry | Episode: Pilot |
| Chuck | Zondra | 2 episodes | |
| 2012 | The Finder | Deputy U.S. Marshal Isabel Zambada | Main role |
| Common Law | Ellen Sandoval | 2 episodes | |
| 2012–2013 | 666 Park Avenue | Louise Leonard | Main role |
| 2014–2022 | NCIS: Los Angeles | DEA agent Talia Del Campo | Recurring role, 7 episodes |
| 2014 | Californication | Amy Taylor Walsh | 2 episodes |
| Anger Management | Maggie | 2 episodes; TV credits as Mercedes Mason from here on | |
| 2015 | The Astronaut Wives Club | Dot Bingham | Episode: "Flashpoint" |
| White City | Lizzie Ghaffari | Television film | |
| 2015–2017 | Fear the Walking Dead | Ofelia Salazar | Main role (seasons 1–3) |
| 2017 | Doubt | Elena Garcia | Episode: "Clean Burn" |
| 2018–2019, 2021 | The Rookie | Captain Zoe Andersen | Main role (season 1); guest role (season 3) |
| 2019 | How to Get Away with Murder | Cora Duncan | 3 episodes |
| 2019–2020 | The L Word: Generation Q | Lena | 4 episodes |
| 2021 | American Horror Stories | Michelle | Episode: "Game Over" |
See also
In Spanish: Mercedes Masohn para niños
