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Lauren Velez

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Actress

The Resume

    (November 2, 1964- )
    Portrayed 'Dr. Gloria Nathan' on 'Oz (1997-2003)'
    Portrayed 'Det. Nena Moreno' on 'New York Undercover (1995-98)'
    Appeared in 'City Hall,' 'Buscando Un Sueno' and 'I Like It Like That'

Why she might be annoying:

    Her twin sister fills in as her body double.
    She calls herself 'the groundhog' as a tribute to her first role in a play.
    Her birth place is listed as both Brooklyn and San Juan, Puerto Rico.
    While appearing in the 'Vagina Monologues,' her mother insisted on calling the play 'Toto Monologues' to avoid saying 'vagina.'

Why she might not be annoying:

    She is proud of her Latino heritage and adds Latin elements to her performances.
    She received a dance scholarship to the Alvin Ailey Dance School.
    She was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award and a Desi Award.
    'Buscando Un Sueno' was the first Spanish-language film sanctioned by SAG.

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Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 418 Votes: 14.35% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 346 Votes: 17.63% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 292 Votes: 44.18% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 140 Votes: 41.43% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 22 Votes: 27.27% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 21 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 89 Votes: 50.56% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 7 Votes: 14.29% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 57 Votes: 49.12% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 118 Votes: 45.76% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 46 Votes: 36.96% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 119 Votes: 48.74% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 110 Votes: 47.27% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 195 Votes: 45.13% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 353 Votes: 35.98% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 242 Votes: 34.30% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 224 Votes: 43.75% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 213 Votes: 43.66% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 548 Votes: 43.25% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying