Zulay Henao
| Zulay Henao | |
|---|---|
 Henao at the 2013 Alma Awards | |
| Born |
March 29, 1979 Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia |
| Nationality | Colombian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2005–present |
Zulay Henao (born May 29,1979) is a Colombian-American[1] film and television actress. She co-starred in a number of films such as Illegal Tender (2007), Fighting (2009), Takers (2010), Boy Wonder (2011), Hostel: Part III, The Single Moms Club (2014) True Memoirs of an International Assassin (2016). In 2014 she began starring as one of the lead characters in the Oprah Winfrey Network series, If Loving You Is Wrong.
Early life
Henao was born in Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia, to Colombian parents.[2][3] She and her family emigrated to New Jersey.[1] After high school she served three years with the U.S. Army.[4][5] Henao enrolled at the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts to study acting.[1][3]
Career
Henao appeared in the two small films, and in 2007 made her television debut in an episode of Lifetime drama series, Army Wives. In same year she also guest-starred on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Also in 2007, Henao had supporting roles in films Illegal Tender and Feel the Noise. In 2008 she starred in the horror film Grizzly Park, and appeared opposite Charles S. Dutton in a Lifetime Original Movie Racing for Time.
In 2009, Henao had the female lead role in the sports film Fighting alongside Channing Tatum, and also appeared in the science fiction film S. Darko. In 2011 she starred in the independent psychological-thriller film, Boy Wonder.[6] Henao also has appeared in Takers (2010) and Hostel: Part III (2011).
In 2013, Henao began starring as regular on the Oprah Winfrey Network sitcom, Love Thy Neighbor.[2] She left from show after single season.[7] Henao starred opposite Nia Long, Wendi McLendon-Covey, and Amy Smart in the 2014 film The Single Moms Club, directed by Tyler Perry.[8][9] She later was cast in same role of television adaptation of film, called If Loving You Is Wrong.[10][11] Also in 2014, Henao was cast as adult film legend Vanessa del Rio, in an untitled biopic directed by Thomas Mignone.[12][13]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Film 101 | Unknown Role | |
| Clearview | Gloria Rojas | ||
| 2007 | Illegal Tender | Mora | |
| Feel the Noise | Carol "CC" Reyes | ||
| Saturday Morning | Unknown Role | ||
| 2008 | The Heart Is a Hidden Camera | Natasha | Short film |
| Grizzly Park | Lola | ||
| Racing for Time | Carmen | Television film | |
| 2009 | Fighting | Zulay Velez | |
| S. Darko | Baelyn | Direct-to-video | |
| The Magnificent Cooly-T | Angie | ||
| 2010 | Takers | Monica Hatcher | |
| 2011 | Boy Wonder | Teresa Ames | |
| Havana Heat | Agent Brianna Evans | ||
| Hostel: Part III | Nikki | ||
| 2014 | White Space | Lynn Navarro | |
| The Single Moms Club | Esperanza | ||
| 2015 | Destined | Giselle Porter | |
| Grow House | Madison | ||
| Meet the Blacks | Lorena | ||
| The Vanessa del Rio Story | Vanessa del Rio | ||
| 2016 | True Memoirs of an International Assassin | Rosa Bolivar | |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Army Wives | Delores Marino | Episode: "Only the Lonely" |
| Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Forensics Tech Casanueva | Episode: "Svengali" | |
| 2008 | Fear Itself | Christie | Episode: "New Year's Day" |
| 2009 | The Unusuals | Rosa Trumble | Episode: "Crime Slut" |
| 2013 | Love Thy Neighbor | Marianna Perez | Series regular, 26 episodes |
| 2014–present | If Loving You Is Wrong | Esperanza | Series regular |
References
- 1 2 3 "Maxim Monday: Zulay Henao Is 'Fighting' Her Way Into Our Hearts". FOXNews.com. 2010-04-07. Retrieved 2010-08-15.
- 1 2 "Love Thy Neighbor: Zulay Henao - @OWNTV #LoveThyNeighbor". Oprah.com. Retrieved 2014-01-11.
- 1 2 Bohrer, John R. (2009-04-16). "Zulay Henao Pictures - Sexy Pics of Zulay Henao". Esquire. Retrieved 2010-08-15.
- ↑ "Elite Interviews Zulay Henao". elitedaily.com. Retrieved June 21, 2012.
- ↑ "Another Day with Zulay Henao". zooeymagazine.com. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
- ↑ "Boy Wonder". 21 October 2011. Retrieved 15 October 2014.
- ↑ "Zulay Henao on Twitter: "#LoveThyNeighbor fans! Sadly because of scheduling conflicts I couldn't join my amazing cast this season:( But I will be watching! #Family 💛"". Retrieved 15 October 2014.
- ↑ "Watch First Trailer For Tyler Perry's 'Single Moms Club' (Nia Long, Terry Crews, Eddie Cibrian & Others) | Shadow and Act". Blogs.indiewire.com. Retrieved 2014-01-11.
- ↑ wilsonmorales (2012-11-19). "Zulay Henao grabs 2nd female lead role in Tyler Perry's Single Mom's Club | blackfilm.com/read". Blackfilm.com. Retrieved 2014-01-11.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (1970-01-01). "OWN Sets Cast For New Tyler Perry Drama Series 'If Loving You Is Wrong'". Deadline.com. Retrieved 2014-06-06.
- ↑ "OWN Announces Cast for New Drama Series 'If Loving You is Wrong' From Tyler Perry|Shadow and Act". Blogs.indiewire.com. Retrieved 2014-06-06.
- ↑ Borys Kit. "'Single Moms Club' Actress to Star in Vanessa del Rio Biopic (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
- ↑ Tambay A. Obenson (30 July 2014). "Vanessa del Rio Biopic Casts Zulay Henao to Star + Datari - Shadow and Act". Shadow and Act. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
External links
- Zulay Henao at the Internet Movie Database
- Zulay Henao on Twitter