Verónica Falcón

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Veronica Falcón
Veronica Falcón at Queen of the South at ATX.jpg
Veronica Falcón at the ATX Television Festival for "Queen of the South" in 2016
Born (1966-08-08) August 8, 1966 (age 55)[1]
Mexico City, Mexico[1][2]
OccupationActress, choreographer [2]
Spouse(s)Marius Biegai (m. 1998; 1 son, Lucca)[2][1]

Veronica Falcón (born August 8, 1966) is a Mexican actress and choreographer. When it comes to her English-speaking roles, she is best known for playing Camila Vargas in three seasons of Queen of the South and Lupe in the 2020 HBO reboot of Perry Mason. In 2021, Falcón plays Camila Elizonndro (sister of cartel boss Omar Navarro), for Season 4 of Ozark.

Biography[]

Falcón was born August 8, 1966, in Mexico City, Mexico.[1] Ignoring stigma perpetuated by her family, Falcón went into the entertainment industry, finding success over three decades working as an actress and choreographer in Mexico's National Opera Company, on Mexican television, and in Mexican film.[2] In 2014, Falcón was nominated by PECIME — the Asociación de Periodistas Cinematográficos de México — for the Diosas de Plata award for best supporting film actress for her role as La Diabla in the 2013 film Besos de Azúcar.[2]

In 2016, at the age of 50, she made the decision to risk forgoing an established career in Mexico to further her career in the U.S., strongly believing such opportunities should be taken.[3][4] She is purported to be the first Mexico-born actress to secure a second lead role in a U.S. TV drama, thanks to her role as Camila Vargas in 39 episodes of Queen of the South.[3][5][4][6] In 2019, Falcón was awarded the Outstanding Performance in a Television Series Impact Award for her portrayal of Camila Vargas in Queen of the South at the 22nd annual National Hispanic Media Coalition Impact Awards Gala.[6]

In 2019, Falcón took the recurring role of Clara in eight episodes of the Steven Conrad neo-noir thriller television series Perpetual Grace, LTD alongside Sir Ben Kingsley and Luis Guzmán.[7][8] In 2020, she starred as Marianne Sancar in the film Voyagers alongside Colin Farrell and Lily-Rose Depp.[9][10] She also began starring in the HBO reboot of Perry Mason, where she's the love interest of private investigator Perry Mason, played by Matthew Rhys.[11][12] Falcón also appeared in the 2021 Disney film Jungle Cruise with Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt.[13]

In 2021, Falcón joined the cast of Ozark as Camila Elizonndro, sister of cartel boss Omar Navarro (played by Felix Solis) for 9 episodes of Season 4 alongside Jason Bateman and Laura Linney.[14]

Filmography[]

Film[]

Year Title Role
1995 Midaq Alley Kika
2007 Hasta el viento tiene miedo (En. The Wind of Fear) Victoria
2008 Los Fortuna (short) Adela
2009 Not Forgotten Reina
2010 Invocación (Short) Ma Ricarda Milagros
Dar y Recibir (Short) Mesera
Te presento a Laura Jefa Andrea
2011 Aquí entre nos (En. Between you and I) Elsa Vendedora Bienes Raíces
Days of Grace La Madrina
Saving Private Perez Mujer árabe
2012 Cinnamon Aurora García
2013 El edificio Doña Brigida
Mirar atrás (Short) Matilda
Besos de Azúcar (En. Sugar Kisses) La Diabla (En. The Devil)
2014 Tiempos Felices (En. Happy Times) Tía de Mónica
Eddie Reynolds y Los Ángeles de Acero Recepcionista del hotel
2015 The Heirs Fulgueira
2015 A Monster with a Thousand Heads Lorena Morgan
2015 Una última y nos vamos (En. One last one and we're leaving) Casilda
2016 Find a Boyfriend for My Wife... PLEASE! Mujer Converible
2021 Haymaker Marisol
Voyagers Marianne Sancar
The Forever Purge Lydia
Jungle Cruise Trader Sam
The Starling Rosario Alvarez
2022 Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe Liliana Mendoza

Television[]

Year Title Role Notes
1995 Salsaerobics (TV Series) Self - Host Host
1996 Banda Max (TV Series) Self - Talent Coach
1996 Ritmoson (En. Are Rhythm) Self - Host Host
2002 Operación Triunfo Self - Dance, Movement and Choreography Teacher
2003 Clap!... El lugar de tus sueños Self - Dance Teacher 1 episode
2005 Desde Gayola Dra. Rebeca Goldsmith / Several Characters / Sexologa 6 episodes
2007 Palabra de mujer Samantha Series 1 - Episode 39
2007 El Pantera Mujer de Migración 1 episode - Confianza rota
2007 Trece miedos Mamá Nico 1 episode - Ojo por ojo
2008 - 2010 Que show con Alejandra Bogue (TV series) Sketch actor
2008 Vecinos Maestra del Pato / Hermana 2 episodes
2008 Banged Up Abroad Carmela Costa Rica/Mexico - Scott and Lucy's Story
2009 Hermanos y detectives Estela 2 episodes
2009 The Disorderly Maids of the Neighborhood Aurora 1 episode
2009 Central de abasto Rosa Isela 1 episode - Gran amor
2010 Los Minondo La Abadesa 5 episodes
2008-2011 La rosa de Guadalupe Directora / Griselda / Alma / ... 5 episodes
2011 Sábado gigante Jurado Series 12 - Episode 1
2012 Capadocia Cayetana 13 episodes
2012 Paramedicos Debora 1 episode - Héroes anónimos
2012 La familia P. Luche Labiuda 1 episode - El funeral del merengues
2012 Estado de Gracia Bertha 1 Episode
2013-2014 Sr. Ávila Madre Ismael 6 episodes
2015 El Capitán Camacho Maria Barbara / María Bárbara 26 episodes
2015 El Señor de los Cielos (En. The Lord of Heaven) Mirta 'Mirtita' Saavedra 7 episodes
2016 American Latino TV Self - Guest Series 15 - Episode 1
2016 The Zoo (TV series) Self - Guest Episode 28
2016 Noches con Platanito Self. Interview 7 episodes
2017 Room 104 Rosa Season 1 episode 9 - Boris
2017 Celebrity Page Self Series 2 - Episode 257
2016-2018 Queen of the South Camila Vargas Main role - 39 episodes
2019 Perpetual Grace, LTD Clara 8 episodes
2020 Perry Mason Lupe Recurring role - 6 episodes
2021 Why Women Kill Catherine Castillo Main role - 9 episodes
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Mama Donya Madani 2 episodes
Ozark Camila Elizonndro Season 4 - 9 episodes

Awards and nominations[]

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2014 Diosas de Plata Best supporting film actress Besos de Azúcar Nominated [2]
2017 Imagen Awards Best Supporting Actress – Television 'Queen of the South Nominated [15]
2018 Imagen Awards Best Supporting Actress – Television 'Queen of the South Nominated [16]
2019 NHMC Impact Awards Outstanding Performance in a Television Series 'Queen of the South Won [6]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d "Verónica Falcón Biography". historia-biografia.com (in Spanish). 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Queen of the South-Cast-Camila Vargas". usanetwork.com. 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Veronica Falcon leaves established career in Mexico to start over in the US. (July 28)". Associated Press. July 28, 2016.
  4. ^ a b "Verónica Falcón, a Mexican who imposes her strong voice on HBO". Los Angeles Times (in Spanish). June 16, 2020.
  5. ^ "Verónica Falcón, on moving from Mexico to LA at 50 to pursue acting: " it was more than a lottery, it was an act of faith"". salon.com. August 25, 2017.
  6. ^ a b c "Latinos in film are recognized at the 2019 Impact Awards". discostellaphotography.com. 2019.
  7. ^ "Perpetual Grace, LTD - Release year: 2019". videodetective.com. 2020.
  8. ^ "Verónica Falcón attends the la premiere of Epix's Purpetual Grace in LA 2019". gettyimages.co.uk. May 21, 2019.
  9. ^ "Voyagers - movie". port.hu (in Hungarian). 2020.
  10. ^ "Movies - Voyagers". moviepilot.de (in German). 2020.
  11. ^ "In one of summer's best new shows, Perry Mason gets what he's always lacked — a personality". washingtonpost.com. June 17, 2020.
  12. ^ "'Perry Mason': TV Review". msn.com. June 17, 2020.
  13. ^ "Veronica Falcon, Dani Rovira and Andy Nyman join Jungle Cruise". mid-day.com. July 25, 2018.
  14. ^ "Netflix's 'Ozark' Casts Veronica Falcón in Season 4". hollywoodreporter.com. June 28, 2021.
  15. ^ "2017 Imagen Awards Winners, Honorees & Nominees". imagen.org. 2017.
  16. ^ "2018 Imagen Awards Winners, Honorees & Nominees". imagen.org. 2017.

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