Constance Marie is an American actress. She is best known for her roles as Angelina "Angie" Lopez in George Lopez (2002–2007), and Marcela Quintanilla (mother of Selena) in the film Selena (1997). She portrayed Regina Vasquez in the ABC Family/Freeform drama series Switched at Birth (2011–2017). She also portrayed Camila Diaz in the Amazon Prime Video drama series Undone (2019–2022).
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Early life
Marie was spotted at a club by Toni Basil, the dance choreographer for David Bowie, and she was hired for the Glass Spider Tour in 1987. She appeared on the 1988 concert video Glass Spider, which captured performances from that tour.
Career
Marie began her acting career when she was in her teenage years. She landed a spot in the 1988 film Salsa. Other television and film credits include Early Edition, Dirty Dancing, Selena, Spin City, and Ally McBeal. Marie was chosen for the role of Angie Lopez in the ABC comedy series George Lopez. In 2001, Marie starred in the comedy-drama film Tortilla Soup alongside Héctor Elizondo, Jacqueline Obradors, and Elizabeth Peña. She also appeared in the PBS drama series American Family.
In 2007, she appeared in an ad for PETA, encouraging people to spay and neuter their pets.
From 2011 to 2017, Marie had a starring role in the ABC Family/Freeform drama series Switched at Birth, portraying Regina Vasquez, the birth mother of one of the girls and legal mother of the other.
Personal life
Marie has a daughter born in 2009. She is a longtime vegetarian and raised her child as a vegetarian.
Filmography
Awards and nominations
Soap Opera Digest Awards
1991: Outstanding Female Newcomer (Daytime) – Santa Barbara (Nominated)
ALMA Awards
1998: Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series – Union Square (Nominated)
2007: Outstanding Actress (Television Series, Mini-Series or Television Movie) – George Lopez (Nominated)
2011: Favorite TV Actress - Supporting Role – Switched at Birth (Nominated)
2012: Favorite TV Actress - Supporting Role – Switched at Birth (Won)
Young Artist Awards
2004: Most Popular Mom & Pop in a Television Series – George Lopez (Nominated) with George Lopez
Imagen Awards
2004: Best Actress in Television Drama – American Family (Nominated)
2004: Best Actress in Television Comedy – George Lopez (Won)
2005: Best Actress (Television) – George Lopez (Nominated)
2006: Best Actress (Television) – George Lopez (Nominated)
2007: Best Actress (Television) – George Lopez (Nominated)
