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.
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Angélica Celaya

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- Angélica Celaya
- Birth Name
- Angélica Guadalupe Celaya
- Born
- 9 July 1982
- Birthplace
- Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
- Occupation
- Actress, model
- Nationality
- Mexico
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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.
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• Name — Angélica Celaya • Birth Name — Angélica Guadalupe Celaya • Born — 9 July 1982 • Birthplace — Tucson, Arizona, U.S. • Partner — Rafael Amaya (2010-2015) • Children — 1 • Years Active — 2003–present • Occupation — Actress, model
Early life and career
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
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.
Television
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)
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
Awards and nominations
• Year ||Award ||Category ||Nominated works ||Result • 2013 — Premios Tu Mundo — Best Supporting Actress — El Señor de los Cielos

Mexican actress Ángelica Celaya
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Angélica Celaya at the 2014 Comic Con presentation for the TV show Constantine
Derek Hofmann
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