Seidy López
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Seidy López is a Mexican-American actress and director.
López is best known for her starring debut in the critically acclaimed film Mi Vida Loca
. She appeared in Solo, the hit film Selena
, in Quentin Tarantino
's ER
episode, and as a recurring character on Showtime's Resurrection Boulevard. López co-starred in Luminarias and The Elián González Story for the Fox Family Channel, and starred in Blink of an Eye. She also recently directed her first film, American Born, which is in post-production.
, Mexico
. At the age of four, she and her family moved to the United States in search of a more rewarding life.
When she turned ten, her parents found it necessary to return to Yucatán with their three children in order to learn how to properly read, write and speak the Spanish language. The López family returned to the States two years later with their children completely bilingual.
. At the age of 14 she decided to focus on her vocal skills, and with the help of her Jr. High teacher, Mr. Gleason, she auditioned for the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts
at California State University
. As a member of their vocal ensemble, Seidy was given the opportunity to perform in such prestigious venues as the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
. The following year at Hollywood High School of the Performing Arts, Seidy discovered theater and focused her attention on acting. At the age of seventeen Seidy also became a member of an educational theater troupe called "Project Able". The theater troupe toured venues throughout California, including jails and juvenile halls, teaching AIDS
education.
Seidy's big break came in 1993 when Alison Anders cast her as Mousie in her critically acclaimed movie Mi Vida Loca,
Seidy captured the essence of life in the 'hood for Los Angeles female gang members. Starring in this film helped Seidy gain recognition in the Latino community and gave her the opportunity to work with other directors such as Quentin Tarantino
, Joel Schumacher
and Antoine Fuqua
. However the director that has been most influential to her career has been Gregory Nava
, casting her in films such as Mi Familia, Selena and later reuniting her with Esai Morales in his series American Family. Seidy's career has continued with roles such as Cindy in the film Luminarias, Elian's mother in The Elian Gonzales Story, Gabriela in the self-titled film, and the bakery girl Cynthia Limon in the television series Resurrection Blvd.
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! style="background:#CC3333;" | Year
! style="background:#CC3333;" | Film
! style="background:#CC3333;" | Role
! style="background:#CC3333;" | Notes
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| 1992
| Tanto tiempo
| Luz
|
|-
| rowspan=3|1993
| The Painted Desert
| Freda
|
|-
| Mi Vida Loca
| Mousie
| Alternate title: My Crazy Life
|-
| Showdown
| Gina
|
|-
| rowspan=2|1995
| My Family
| Lena, Chucho's Girlfriend
| Alternate titles: Cafe con leche
East L.A.
Family, Mi Familia
|-
| Above Suspicion
| Theater Clerk
| Alternate title: The Rhinehart Theory
|-
| rowspan=3|1996
| Depraved
| Ophelia Ramos
|
|-
| Solo
| Agela
|
|-
| Last Resort
| Rita
|
|-
| rowspan=2|1997
| Selena
| Deborah
|
|-
| El aroma del Copal
| Sybille
| Alternate titles: Scent of Copal
Scent of Vengeance
|-
| 1998
| Running Woman
| Carmela
| Alternate title: Urban Jungle
|-
| 1999
| Blink of an Eye
| Sophia
|
|-
| rowspan=2|2000
| The Stray
| Tanya
|
|-
| Luminarias
| Cindy
|
|-
| rowspan=2|2001
| Gabriela
| Gabriela
|
|-
| Training Day
| Dreamer
|
|-
| 2010
| Smile Now Cry Later
| Mousie
| in development
|-
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|- align="center"
! colspan="4" style="background:#D99058;" | Television
|- align="center"
! style="background:#CC3333;" | Year
! style="background:#CC3333;" | Show
! style="background:#CC3333;" | Role
! style="background:#CC3333;" | Notes
|-
| 1991
| Veronica Clare
| Consuelo
| "Naked Hearts"
|-
| 1995
| ER
| Rosaria 'Puppet' Gutierrez
| "Motherhood"
|-
| 2000
| A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story
| Elian's mother
| Television movie
|-
| 2001–2002
| Resurrection Blvd.
| Cynthia Limon
| Three episodes
|-
| 2002
| American Family
| Laura
| Six episodes
Alternate Title: American Family: Journey of Dreams
|-
| 2003
| The Shield
| Coco
| "Coyotes"
|-
| 2004
| 30 Days Until I'm Famous
| Jackie Moreno
| Television movie
|-
| 2006
| CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
| Lucita Ruiz
| "Fannysmackin'"
|-
| 2009
| NCIS: Los Angeles
| Gail Ramirez
| "The Only Easy Day"
|-
| 2010
| House
| Christina
| "Unwritten"
|-
|}
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! colspan="5" style="background:#D99058;" |
|- align="center"
! style="background:#CC3333;" | Year
! style="background:#CC3333;" | Film
! style="background:#CC3333;" | Studio
! style="background:#CC3333;" | Cast
! style="background:#CC3333;" | Notes
|-
|1999
|American Born
|Panos Productions
|Otis Bell, Jack Kyle, P.J. Marino, Pete Panos
|
|-
|}
López is best known for her starring debut in the critically acclaimed film Mi Vida Loca
Mi Vida Loca
Mi Vida Loca is a 1993 American drama film directed and written by Allison Anders. This film includes Jason Lee's first performance as an actor in a small role alongside director Spike Jonze as a drug buyer....
. She appeared in Solo, the hit film Selena
Selena (film)
Selena is a 1997 American biographical drama film about the life and career of the late Tejano music star Selena, a recording artist who was well known in the Mexican-American and Hispanic communities in the United States and Mexico before she was shot to death at the age of twenty-three.The movie...
, in Quentin Tarantino
Quentin Tarantino
Quentin Jerome Tarantino is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, cinematographer and actor. In the early 1990s, he began his career as an independent filmmaker with films employing nonlinear storylines and the aestheticization of violence...
's ER
ER (TV series)
ER is an American medical drama television series created by novelist Michael Crichton that aired on NBC from September 19, 1994 to April 2, 2009. It was produced by Constant c Productions and Amblin Entertainment, in association with Warner Bros. Television...
episode, and as a recurring character on Showtime's Resurrection Boulevard. López co-starred in Luminarias and The Elián González Story for the Fox Family Channel, and starred in Blink of an Eye. She also recently directed her first film, American Born, which is in post-production.
Early life
Seidy López was born in Mérida, YucatánMérida, Yucatán
Mérida is the capital and largest city of the Mexican state of Yucatán and the Yucatán Peninsula. It is located in the northwest part of the state, about from the Gulf of Mexico coast...
, Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
. At the age of four, she and her family moved to the United States in search of a more rewarding life.
When she turned ten, her parents found it necessary to return to Yucatán with their three children in order to learn how to properly read, write and speak the Spanish language. The López family returned to the States two years later with their children completely bilingual.
Career
Seidy's experience as a performer began at age twelve when she formed a singing group called "Sensation". The group won several talent competitions in Los AngelesLos Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
. At the age of 14 she decided to focus on her vocal skills, and with the help of her Jr. High teacher, Mr. Gleason, she auditioned for the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts
Los Angeles County High School for the Arts
Los Angeles County High School for the Arts is a Visual and Performing Arts high school located on the campus of California State University, Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California, United States. Founded in 1984, the public, tuition-free school offers both college preparatory courses and...
at California State University
California State University
The California State University is a public university system in the state of California. It is one of three public higher education systems in the state, the other two being the University of California system and the California Community College system. It is incorporated as The Trustees of the...
. As a member of their vocal ensemble, Seidy was given the opportunity to perform in such prestigious venues as the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion is one of the halls in the Los Angeles Music Center . The Music Center's other halls include the Mark Taper Forum, Ahmanson Theatre, and Walt Disney Concert Hall.The Pavilion has 3,197 seats spread over four tiers, with chandeliers, wide curving stairways and rich décor...
. The following year at Hollywood High School of the Performing Arts, Seidy discovered theater and focused her attention on acting. At the age of seventeen Seidy also became a member of an educational theater troupe called "Project Able". The theater troupe toured venues throughout California, including jails and juvenile halls, teaching AIDS
AIDS
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is a disease of the human immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus...
education.
Seidy's big break came in 1993 when Alison Anders cast her as Mousie in her critically acclaimed movie Mi Vida Loca,
Seidy captured the essence of life in the 'hood for Los Angeles female gang members. Starring in this film helped Seidy gain recognition in the Latino community and gave her the opportunity to work with other directors such as Quentin Tarantino
Quentin Tarantino
Quentin Jerome Tarantino is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, cinematographer and actor. In the early 1990s, he began his career as an independent filmmaker with films employing nonlinear storylines and the aestheticization of violence...
, Joel Schumacher
Joel Schumacher
Joel T. Schumacher is an American film director, screenwriter and producer.-Early life:Schumacher was born in New York City, the son of Marian and Francis Schumacher. His mother was a Swedish Jew, and his father was a Baptist from Knoxville, Tennessee, who died when Joel was four years old...
and Antoine Fuqua
Antoine Fuqua
Antoine Fuqua is an American film director. He directed the film Training Day as well as Tears of the Sun, King Arthur, Shooter and Brooklyn's Finest...
. However the director that has been most influential to her career has been Gregory Nava
Gregory Nava
Gregory Nava is a film director, producer and screenplay writer, of Mexican and Basque heritage.-Education:...
, casting her in films such as Mi Familia, Selena and later reuniting her with Esai Morales in his series American Family. Seidy's career has continued with roles such as Cindy in the film Luminarias, Elian's mother in The Elian Gonzales Story, Gabriela in the self-titled film, and the bakery girl Cynthia Limon in the television series Resurrection Blvd.
Actress
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|- align="center"
! style="background:#CC3333;" | Year
! style="background:#CC3333;" | Film
! style="background:#CC3333;" | Role
! style="background:#CC3333;" | Notes
|-
| 1992
| Tanto tiempo
| Luz
|
|-
| rowspan=3|1993
| The Painted Desert
| Freda
|
|-
| Mi Vida Loca
| Mousie
| Alternate title: My Crazy Life
|-
| Showdown
| Gina
|
|-
| rowspan=2|1995
| My Family
| Lena, Chucho's Girlfriend
| Alternate titles: Cafe con leche
East L.A.
Family, Mi Familia
|-
| Above Suspicion
| Theater Clerk
| Alternate title: The Rhinehart Theory
|-
| rowspan=3|1996
| Depraved
| Ophelia Ramos
|
|-
| Solo
| Agela
|
|-
| Last Resort
| Rita
|
|-
| rowspan=2|1997
| Selena
Selena (film)
Selena is a 1997 American biographical drama film about the life and career of the late Tejano music star Selena, a recording artist who was well known in the Mexican-American and Hispanic communities in the United States and Mexico before she was shot to death at the age of twenty-three.The movie...
| Deborah
|
|-
| El aroma del Copal
| Sybille
| Alternate titles: Scent of Copal
Scent of Vengeance
|-
| 1998
| Running Woman
| Carmela
| Alternate title: Urban Jungle
|-
| 1999
| Blink of an Eye
| Sophia
|
|-
| rowspan=2|2000
| The Stray
| Tanya
|
|-
| Luminarias
Luminárias
Luminárias is a Brazilian municipality located in the state of Minas Gerais. The city belongs to the mesoregion of Campo das Vertentes and to the microregion of Lavras.-See also:* List of municipalities in Minas Gerais...
| Cindy
|
|-
| rowspan=2|2001
| Gabriela
| Gabriela
|
|-
| Training Day
Training Day
Training Day is a 2001 crime drama film directed by Antoine Fuqua, written by David Ayer, starring Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke. The film follows two LAPD narcotics detectives over a 24-hour period in the gang neighborhoods of South and East Los Angeles.The film was a box office success and...
| Dreamer
|
|-
| 2010
| Smile Now Cry Later
| Mousie
| in development
|-
{|class="wikitable" style="font-size: 90%;" border="2" cellpadding="4" background: #f9f9f9;
|- align="center"
! colspan="4" style="background:#D99058;" | Television
|- align="center"
! style="background:#CC3333;" | Year
! style="background:#CC3333;" | Show
! style="background:#CC3333;" | Role
! style="background:#CC3333;" | Notes
|-
| 1991
| Veronica Clare
| Consuelo
| "Naked Hearts"
|-
| 1995
| ER
ER (TV series)
ER is an American medical drama television series created by novelist Michael Crichton that aired on NBC from September 19, 1994 to April 2, 2009. It was produced by Constant c Productions and Amblin Entertainment, in association with Warner Bros. Television...
| Rosaria 'Puppet' Gutierrez
| "Motherhood"
|-
| 2000
| A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story
| Elian's mother
| Television movie
|-
| 2001–2002
| Resurrection Blvd.
Resurrection Blvd.
Resurrection Blvd. is an American dramatic series which aired on Showtime for three seasons from 2000 to 2002.-Plot:In East Los Angeles, California, the Santiago family has had three generations of boxers within the family. They continue their battle to become boxing champions while struggling with...
| Cynthia Limon
| Three episodes
|-
| 2002
| American Family
| Laura
| Six episodes
Alternate Title: American Family: Journey of Dreams
|-
| 2003
| The Shield
| Coco
| "Coyotes"
|-
| 2004
| 30 Days Until I'm Famous
| Jackie Moreno
| Television movie
|-
| 2006
| CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation is an American crime drama television series, which premiered on CBS on October 6, 2000. The show was created by Anthony E. Zuiker and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer...
| Lucita Ruiz
| "Fannysmackin'"
|-
| 2009
| NCIS: Los Angeles
| Gail Ramirez
| "The Only Easy Day"
|-
| 2010
| House
House (TV series)
House is an American television medical drama that debuted on the Fox network on November 16, 2004. The show's central character is Dr. Gregory House , an unconventional and misanthropic medical genius who heads a team of diagnosticians at the fictional Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital in...
| Christina
| "Unwritten"
|-
|}
Director credits
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|- align="center"
! colspan="5" style="background:#D99058;" |
|- align="center"
! style="background:#CC3333;" | Year
! style="background:#CC3333;" | Film
! style="background:#CC3333;" | Studio
! style="background:#CC3333;" | Cast
! style="background:#CC3333;" | Notes
|-
|1999
|American Born
|Panos Productions
|Otis Bell, Jack Kyle, P.J. Marino, Pete Panos
|
|-
|}