Judy Marte

Judy Marte is an American actress who can be seen in films such as Raising Victor Vargas and On the Outs. She is best known for her roles as rookie officer Tonya Sanchez in the short lived CBS drama NYC 22 and Wanda in Netflix original The Get Down.

Early years Marte was born and raised on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. She is of Dominican descent.

Career Marte got her start at the age of 15 when she auditioned for the short film Five Feet High and Rising by the then-unknown Pete Sollett in 2000. Eventually it evolved into the critically acclaimed Raising Victor Vargas, earning Marte her first Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Debut Performance. She followed that performance with On the Outs, receiving her second Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Female Lead. Her recent film credits include Maria My Love directed by Jasmine McGlade Chazelle (accepted into the Tribeca Film Festival) and The Mortician directed by Gareth Maxwell Roberts (accepted into the Berlin Film Festival.) Her television credits include guest starring roles on CSI: Miami, on the Network, and Law & Order: Trial by Jury. She is best known for her role as Tonya Sanchez in the 2012 police drama NYC 22.

Filmography

Awards and nominations Year Group Award Result Film/Show 2004 Independent Spirit Awards Best Debut Performance Raising Victor Vargas 2005 Best Female Lead On the Outs