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PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With a comedic career that spans across television, film, stand-up and late-night TV, George Lopez will entertain The Event Center audience with “The Wall World Tour” at SugarHouse Casino on Friday, Oct. 19, at 8 p.m. Tickets for his show go on sale Friday, July 6, at 10 a.m. and cost from $79 to $99.
George Lopez, aka The George Lopez Show note is a sitcom that aired on ABC from 2002 to 2007 starring stand-up comedian George Lopez, not to be confused with Lopez Tonight. Advertisement: Noteworthy for being the first American sitcom with a mostly Hispanic cast, and, in the final season, an all -Hispanic cast.
- George Lopez is an American sitcom created by George Lopez, Bruce Helford and Robert Borden, which originally aired for six seasons, consisting of 120 episodes, on ABC from March 27, 2002, to May 8, 2007.
- 'George Lopez' Prototype (TV Episode 2002) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Lopez can next be seen in the upcoming thriller “River Runs Red” alongside Taye Diggs and John Cusack, which will be released this year. He is also set to begin production in the film “Walking With Herb,” based on Joe S. Bullock’s novel. Recently, Lopez starred in and produced his series “Lopez” on TV Land for two seasons.
“We’re excited to welcome a well-known comedian like George Lopez to SugarHouse,” said Linda Powers, vice president of marketing at SugarHouse Casino. “His everyday observations and strong opinions are sure to make for a fun night in The Event Center.”
For two seasons, Lopez hosted “Lopez Tonight” on TBS, signifying his return to television after the groundbreaking Warner Bros. hit sitcom “George Lopez” came to an end after six seasons on ABC. Lopez was featured in HBO specials including “The Wall” in 2017 and “Tall, Dark and Chicano” in 2009, in addition to debuting his third solo stand-up special, “It’s Not Me, It’s You,” in 2012.
His work can also be seen in various films, including “Square Parts,” “Valentine’s Day,” “Swing Vote” and as the animated voices in the “Rio,” “The Smurfs” and “The Beverly Hills Chihuahua” franchises. In 2006, Lopez was recognized for his success in the industry with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Garcia at the 2014 College Television Awards | |
| Born | November 28, 1978 (age 42) |
|---|---|
| Alma mater | Northwestern University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1996–present |
Aimee Sandimés Garcia López de Ordóñez (born November 28, 1978) is an American actress. She is known for her television roles as Veronica Palmero on the ABC sitcom George Lopez, Yvonne Sanchez on the CBS period dramaVegas, Jamie Batista on the Showtime drama Dexter and Ella Lopez on the Fox-turned-Netflix drama Lucifer.
Early life[edit]
Aimee Garcia was born in Chicago, Illinois.[1] Her mother, Eloisa, is from Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico, and graduated from Northwestern University's dental school; her father, Hector, is from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and was in the U.S. Armed Forces.[1][2] Garcia started acting in commercials as a child, and participated in theater at seven years old.[2][3] She grew up in Oak Park, Illinois, where she attended Fenwick High School.[1][2] While in school, she took acting classes at Piven Theatre Workshop.[3] She appeared in local plays and musicals during her time at Northwestern University, where she triple majored in economics, journalism, and French.[2] After graduating, she quit acting for a year and did finance work for a mutual fund analyst in Brooklyn, New York.[2] Unsatisfied with the job, she moved to Los Angeles, California, around 2002 to pursue acting as her career.[2]
Career[edit]
She portrayed Maria on The WB's Greetings from Tucson, and appeared in the unaired pilot episode of Global Frequency. She had a role in the Disney Channel original movie Cadet Kelly (2002), and co-starred, as Lydia, alongside Anthony Anderson in The WB sitcom All About the Andersons. In 2006, she began appearing on the series George Lopez, playing Lopez's niece.
Garcia starred alongside Jessica Simpson in the comedy-drama Major Movie Star (2008). She also played a supporting role in the movie D-War (2007) and narrated the Adam Sandler film Spanglish (2004).
From 2009 to 2010, she was in the cast of the Peter Berg NBC medical drama Trauma, as EMT helicopter pilot Marisa Benez.
Garcia spent three years on Showtime's Dexter as Jamie Batista, for which she was nominated for a SAG Award for Best Ensemble in Dramatic Television Series.[4]
She played Dr. Jae Kim in MGM's reboot film, RoboCop (2014).[5]
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.[6] In 2019, Garcia starred in the independent film El Chicano, receiving praise from The Hollywood Reporter for her performance's 'vivid impression'.[7]
Garcia co-wrote the comic book series GLOW vs. The Babyface with former professional wrestlerAJ Mendez, based on the television series GLOW; the first of four issues was published by IDW Publishing in November 2019.[8] Garcia and Mendez reunited to write the Dungeons & Dragonscomic seriesAt the Spine of the World; its first issue will be published by IDW in October 2020.[9]
Personal life[edit]
Garcia resides in Los Angeles, California.[2]
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
| 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 / Narrator | Voice role | |
| 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 role |
Television[edit]
| 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 | Recurring role, 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 | Recurring role (season 5); main role (season 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' | |
| Family Guy | Nicole | Episode: 'Brian's Got a Brand New Bag' | |
| 2009–2010 | Trauma | Marisa Benez | Main role |
| 2011 | Off the Map | Alma | Recurring role, 5 episodes |
| Love Bites | Steffi | Episode: 'Boys to Men' | |
| Hawaii Five-0 | Karla | Episode: 'Pahele' | |
| 2011–2013 | Dexter | Jamie Batista | Recurring role (seasons 6–7); main role (season 8) |
| 2012–2013 | Vegas | Yvonne Sanchez | Recurring role, 14 episodes |
| Motorcity | Tennie | Voice role; 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–present | Lucifer | Ella Lopez | Main role (season 2–present) |
| 2017 | Family Guy | Isabella | Episode: 'Dearly Deported' |
| TBA | M.O.D.O.K. | Jodie | Main role |
Accolades[edit]
| Year | Association | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | ALMA Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress – Television Series, Mini-Series, or TV Movie | George Lopez | Nominated | [10] |
| 2007 | Imagen Awards | Best Supporting Actress – Television | George Lopez | Nominated | [11] |
| 2012 | Screen Actors Guild | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Dexter | Nominated | [4] |
| 2013 | ALMA Awards | Special Achievement in Television (shared with Lauren Vélez and David Zayas) | Dexter | Won | [12] |
References[edit]
- ^ abcNunn, Jerry (November 23, 2011). 'Interview: Aimee Garcia'. Gozamos.com. Retrieved September 1, 2015.
- ^ abcdefgCoughlin, Joe (December 18, 2016). ''Chicago always lives in my heart' — Aimee Garcia'. Chicagoly. Retrieved March 11, 2018.
- ^ ab'In character: Aimee Garcia'. Chicago Splash. August 5, 2013. Retrieved March 12, 2018.
- ^ ab'Complete List of 2012 SAG Award Winners and Nominees'. Reuters. January 29, 2012. Retrieved March 12, 2018.
- ^Kit, Borys (September 17, 2012). ''Dexter' Actress Joins MGM's 'Robocop' (Exclusive)'. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 11, 2018.
- ^Mason, Charlie (June 23, 2016). 'Lucifer Adds Aimee Garcia for Season 2'. TVLine. Retrieved August 8, 2016.
- ^Scheck, Frank (May 1, 2019). ''El Chicano': Film Review'. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
- ^McMillan, Graeme (August 19, 2019). ''GLOW' Comic Returns With Actor/Wrestler Tag-Team Writing Duo'. The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on August 19, 2019. Retrieved August 19, 2019.
- ^Dominguez, Noah (June 19, 2020). 'Aimee Garcia, Former Wrestler AJ Lee Tag Team on Dungeons & Dragons Comic'. Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on June 20, 2020. Retrieved June 21, 2020.
- ^'2007 ALMA Award Nominees'. ALMA Awards. Archived from the original on February 29, 2008. Retrieved March 12, 2018.
- ^Abbott, Denise (July 26, 2007). 'Imagen noms celebrate Latino portrayals'. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
- ^'Honorees & nominees'. ALMA Awards. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
External links[edit]
| Wikimedia Commons has media related to Aimee Garcia. |
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- Aimee Garcia on IMDb