Angélica Celaya

Angélica Guadalupe Celaya (born July 9, 1982) is an American actress and model. She is best known for her role in television dramas. She is also known for playing Jenni Rivera in the show Mariposa de Barrio.

Early life and career Celaya was born on July 9, 1982, in Tucson, Arizona, to Mexican parents. She attended Pueblo High School. Her acting debut was in the 2003 telenovela Ladrón de corazones. She also played roles in telenovelas including Los plateados, Marina, Mientras haya vida and Vivir sin ti.

Celaya was selected as the female lead "Zed" in the supernatural drama Constantine alongside Matt Ryan. The character of Zed was added to the show after the show-runners decided not to use the female lead from the pilot. Although the show was cancelled after only one season, Celaya's portrayal of the young psychic plagued by visions was generally well received by fans.

Since the cancellation of Constantine, Celaya has gone on to have guest appearances on multiple shows, including Castle and Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders, as well as a central role in the 2018 film Danger One.

Personal life In 2010, while shooting the telenovela Alguien te mira, she met Rafael Amaya, with whom she started a relationship. They were engaged, but as of May 2015, Amaya confirmed their breakup. She has a son, Angel Alessandro (b. September 8, 2017) with Mexican boxer Luis García whom she married on September 8, 2018.

Filmography Films Year Title Role Notes 2010 Dead West Gloria Valenzuela 2010 Más sabe el diablo: El primer golpe René Cardona Direct-to-DVD; prequel to novela 2014 Kiss of Vengeance The Lady Short film 2018 Danger One Brie 2018 Skin in the Game Eve

Television Year Title Role Notes 2003 Ladrón de corazones Renata 2005 Los Plateados Ximena Campuzano 2006 Decisiones Lucy Episode: "Bajo otra piel" 2006 Marina Rosalba Álvarez 2008 Mientras haya vida Paula Hernández 2008 Vivir por ti Liliana 2008 Gabriel Eva León 10 episodes 2010 Perro Amor Miranda 2010 Edgar Floats Penny Television film 2010–11 Alguien te mira Eva Zanetti 75 episodes 2012 Burn Notice Angela Flores Episode: "Official Business" 2013 El Señor de los Cielos Eugenia Casas 56 episodes 2014 Dallas Lucia Treviño 3 episodes 2014–15 Constantine Mary "Zed" Martin Main role 2014 The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson Herself Episode: "Justin Long/Angelica Celaya" 2015 Agent X Luna Episode: "The Devil & John Case" 2016 The Death of Eva Sofia Valdez Dominique Television film 2016 Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders Chief Inspector Silvia Ruiz Episode: "De Los Inocentes" 2016 Castle Sonia Ruiz Episode: "Heartbreaker" 2017 Mariposa de Barrio Jenni Rivera Main role, 69 episodes 2023 True Lies Ximena Díaz Episode: "Public Secrets" 2024 La isla: desafío extremo Herself Contestant La mujer de mi vida Daniela Main role 2025 Top Chef VIP Herself Contestant (season 4)

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated works Result2013 Premios Tu Mundo Best Supporting Actress El Señor de los Cielos