Aimee Garcia

Aimee Sandimés Garcia López de Ordóñez (born November 28, 1978) is an American actress, filmmaker, and writer. She is known for her television roles as Veronica Palmero in George Lopez (2006–2007), Jamie Batista in Dexter (2011–2013), Yvonne Sanchez in Vegas (2012–2013), and Ella Lopez in Lucifer (2016–2021).

Early life Aimee Sandimés Garcia López de Ordóñez was born in Chicago the daughter of Eloisa and Hector. She grew up in Oak Park, Illinois, where she graduated from Fenwick High School in 1996. While in school, she took acting classes at the Piven Theatre Workshop.

She played Dr. Jae Kim in MGM's reboot film, RoboCop (2014).

In 2016, Garcia was added to the main cast for the second season of the Fox television series Lucifer, playing LAPD forensic scientist Ella Lopez. In 2019, Garcia starred in the independent film El Chicano, receiving praise from The Hollywood Reporter for her performance's "vivid impression".

In 2019, Garcia formed a writing partnership with former professional wrestler AJ Mendez. Their first project was the comic book series GLOW vs. The Babyface, based on the television series GLOW; the first of four issues was published by IDW Publishing in November 2019. In 2020, they created the production company Scrappy Heart Productions, dedicated to elevating diverse voices through storytelling. They went on to co-write the Dungeons & Dragons four-issue limited series At the Spine of the World; the first issue was published by IDW in November 2020. Alongside John Swetman, they co-wrote the screenplay for the 2022 Netflix film Blade of the 47 Ronin.

From 2021 to 2023, she voiced Alex Gonzalez in the DreamWorks Peacock animated series Dragons: The Nine Realms. In 2022, she starred in Netflix movie Christmas with You with Freddie Prinze Jr.

Personal life Garcia has lived in Los Angeles since 2002.

In May 2021, Garcia joined the ownership group of the Chicago Red Stars women's soccer team.

Filmography

Film Year Title Role Notes 1996 The Homecoming Jodi 2001 Betaville Ruby Derain (young) 2002 The Good Girl Nurse 2003 Boys Life 4: Four Play Caitlan Segment: "L.T.R."2004 D.E.B.S. Maria Chicago Boricua Lola Spanglish Cristina Moreno (voice) / Narrator 2005 A Lot Like Love Nicole Cruel World Gina Dirty Rita 2006 The Alibi Operator #1 Mercy Street Alicia Johnson 2007 Graduation Suzy Winters D-War Brandy Dead Tone Jody Walters 2008 Universal Signs Trish Private Valentine: Blonde & Dangerous Private Vicky Castillo 2009 Shrink Check out Girl B-Girl Rosie 2011 Convincing Clooney Amy Go for It! Carmen Salgado 2014 RoboCop Jae Kim 2016 Sister Cities Sarah 2018 What They Had Dr. Zoe Saint Judy Celi 2019 El Chicano Vanessa The Addams Family Denise (voice) 2021 Dear Evan Hansen Librarian 2022 Murder at Yellowstone City Isabel SantosBlade of the 47 RoninCo-writerChristmas With YouAngelina 2023 The Cases of Mystery Lane Birdie Case 2025 Aimee Comes First Aimee Short filmWriter, director, and producer 2025Saurus CityElisabeth (voice) 2026 Chasing Summer Amanda

Television Year Title Role Notes 1999 ER Leanne Lawler Episode: "Truth & Consequences" 2001 Resurrection Blvd. Sylvia Episode: "La Partida" The Agency Motel Housekeeper 2 episodes V.I.P. Receptionist Episode: "The Uncle from V.A.L." 2002 Cadet Kelly Gloria Disney Channel Original Movie Angel Cynthia York Episode: "Birthday" American Family Young Nina 5 episodes 2002 MDs Gina Willis Episode: "Time of Death" 2002–2003 Greetings from Tucson Maria Tiant Main role 2003–2004 All About the Andersons Lydia Serrano Main role 2004 Las Vegas Lizzie Posner Episode: "Nevada State" 2005 CSI: NY Rhonda Chavez Episode: "City of the Dolls" 2006 Lovespring International Sparkles Episode: "Homeless Rockstar" 2006–2007 George Lopez Veronica Palmero Main role; seasons 5–6 2007 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Melissa Gentry Episode: "Big Shots" Standoff Tina Markovich Episode: "Severance" 2008 Supernatural Nancy Fitzgerald Episode: "Jus in Bello" My Boys Amy Episode: "Take My Work Wife... Please" CSI: Miami Andrea Rinell Episode: "Won't Get Fueled Again" 2009 Gary Unmarried Anna Episode: "Gary and Dennis' Sister" Bones Jennifer Keating Episode: "The Science in the Physicist" 2009, 2017 Family Guy Nicole, Isabella Episode: "Brian's Got a Brand New Bag", "Dearly Deported" 2009–2010 Trauma Marisa Benez Main role 2010 Beach Lane Holly 2011 Off the Map Alma 5 episodes Love Bites Steffi Episode: "Boys to Men" Hawaii Five-0 Karla Episode: "Pahele" 2011–2013 Dexter Jamie Batista Main role; seasons 6–8 2012–2013 Vegas Yvonne Sanchez 14 episodes Motorcity Tennie (voice) 3 episodes 2014 About a Boy Stacy Episode: "About an Angry Ex" 2015 Impastor Leeane 2 episodes 2016 Rush Hour Didi Diaz Main role 2016–2021 Lucifer Ella Lopez Main role; seasons 2–6 2021 M.O.D.O.K. Jodie (voice) Main role 2021 Holiday in Santa Fe Magdalena Ortega 2021–2023 DreamWorks Dragons: The Nine Realms Alex Gonzalez (voice) Main role 2022 Woke Laura Main role; season 2 2025 Criminal Minds: Evolution Dr. Julia Ochoa 7 episodes 2026 The Walking Dead: Dead City Renata Main role; season 3