Stephanie Sigman facts for kids
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Stephanie Sigman
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Sigman in 2017
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| Born | 28 February 1987 Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, Mexico
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Spouse(s) | Brian Andrew Mendoza |
| Children | 2 |
Stephanie Sigman Conde, born on February 28, 1987, is a talented actress from Mexico and the United States. She became well-known for her role in the 2011 Mexican movie Miss Bala, which was a crime drama. Since then, she has appeared in several other films like Pioneer (2013), Spectre (2015), Going Under (2016), and Annabelle: Creation (2017). On television, Stephanie starred in the popular series Narcos (2015) and S.W.A.T. (2017) for their first two seasons.
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Early Life and Background
Stephanie Sigman was born in Ciudad Obregón, a city in Sonora, Mexico. Her birthday is February 28, 1987. Her mother is Mexican, and her father, Lee Sigman, is American. Her father was a scout for the New York Yankees baseball team and came from Kansas. Because her father is American, Stephanie is also a U.S. citizen. She has a brother named Kenneth Ray Sigman, who is a baseball player.
Acting Career Highlights
Stephanie Sigman started her acting journey on Mexican television. Her first movie role was in Rio de Oro.
Breakthrough Role in Miss Bala
In 2011, Stephanie got a big role as Laura Guerrero in the Mexican crime drama film Miss Bala. This movie was chosen to represent Mexico at the 84th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film. Even though it didn't make the final list, Stephanie's performance was highly praised. She was even nominated for an award by the Dublin Film Critics' Circle in 2011.
Exploring Different Genres
The next year, in 2012, Stephanie played Catalina Aguado in a Canadian documentary film called Flight of the Butterflies. In 2013, she also appeared in a Norwegian thriller movie, Pioneer.
Stephanie tried out for a TV show pilot called The Arrangement in 2013, but it wasn't picked up for a full series. Later that year, she had a recurring role in the crime drama series The Bridge. She also appeared in a music video for the band Arctic Monkeys for their song "Snap Out of It" in 2014.
International Recognition
In 2015, Stephanie gained more international attention. She played Valeria Vélez in the Netflix crime thriller series Narcos. Her character was based on a real person named Virginia Vallejo.
That same year, Stephanie appeared in the James Bond film Spectre. This was a special role because she became the second Mexican actress to be a Bond girl. The first was Linda Christian, who played a Bond girl in a TV show back in 1954. After Spectre, Stephanie also starred in the action comedy Going Under and the film War on Everyone.
Television Roles and Horror Films
In 2016, Stephanie had a recurring role as Monica Ava in the second season of the ABC drama series American Crime. The creator of that show, John Ridley, later cast her in a main role for a pilot called Presence. In this pilot, she played Presence Foster, a former Army veteran who becomes a private investigator.
From 2017 to 2019, Stephanie played Jessica Cortez in the TV series S.W.A.T.. Her character was a captain and commanding officer in the LAPD Metropolitan Division. She left the show at the beginning of the third season to pursue FBI training.
Stephanie also starred as Sister Charlotte in the 2017 horror film Annabelle: Creation. More recently, in 2023, she lent her voice to the character Abuelita in an episode of the animated series Royal Crackers.
Personal Life
Stephanie Sigman is married to Brian Andrew Mendoza. They have two children.
Film and Television Appearances
Stephanie Sigman has appeared in many films and television shows. Here are some of her notable roles:
Films
- 2010: Rio de Oro as Estela
- 2011: Miss Bala as Laura Guerrero
- 2012: Flight of the Butterflies as Catalina Aguado (Documentary)
- 2013: Pioneer as Maria Salatzar
- 2015: Spectre as Estrella
- 2016: War on Everyone as Delores
- 2017: Shimmer Lake as Steph Burton
- 2017: Once Upon a Time in Venice as Lupe
- 2017: Annabelle: Creation as Sister Charlotte
Television Shows
- 2013–2014: The Bridge as Eva Guerra (Recurring role)
- 2015–2016: Narcos as Valeria Velez (Main role)
- 2016: American Crime as Monica Ava (Recurring role)
- 2017–2019: S.W.A.T. as Jessica Cortez (Main role in seasons 1–2)
- 2023: Royal Crackers as Abuelita (voice)
See also
In Spanish: Stephanie Sigman para niños
