Jessica Camacho
Jessica Camacho | |
|---|---|
 Camacho at the 2016 WonderCon | |
| Born | November 28, 1982 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2007–present |
Jessica Camacho is an American actress. She is best known for her lead roles as FBI Agent Sophie Foster on the third season of the Fox supernatural drama series Sleepy Hollow (2015–16), Emily Lopez on the CBS legal drama series All Rise (2019–23), Santana on the second season of the NBC action thriller series Taken (2018), and DEA Special Agent Amber Oliveras on the Prime Video crime series Countdown (2025).[1][2][3]
Early years
Jessica Camacho (born November 26, 1982) is an American actress known for her roles in television series such as The Flash, Sleepy Hollow , and All Rise.[1][4]
Camacho was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, to Puerto Rican parents.[2][5] She has acknowledged her Puerto Rican heritage in various interviews and on social media, where she has discussed her family's cultural traditions and her connection to Puerto Rico.[2]
Career
Camacho also had a recurring role as Gypsy on The CW superhero series The Flash (2017–18), and as Pilar Cortez on the ABC military drama series Last Resort (2012-13).
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Desertion | Amber | |
| Nothing like the Holidays | Blonde | ||
| 2012 | Think Like a Man | Melissa | |
| 2014 | Veronica Mars | Martina Vasquez | |
| Suburban Gothic | Noelle | ||
| 2015 | Ana Maria in Novela Land | Officer Gonzalez | |
| 2016 | The Babymoon | Yesenia | |
| 2017 | Roman J. Israel, Esq. | Coalition Activist #2 | |
| Crave: The Fast Life | Brie | ||
| 2021 | A Christmas Proposal | Maria Winters |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Come On Over | Joy | Episode: "Express Yourself" |
| 2009 | The Beast | Savannah | Episode: "Capone" |
| 2010 | Justified | Sherese Mason | Episode: "Fixer" |
| Dexter | Yasmin Aragon | Episodes: "Everything Is Illumenated", "Circle Us" | |
| Undercovers | Bank Representative | Episode: "A Night to Forget" | |
| 2011 | The Mentalist | Nurse Daisy | Episode: "Bloodstream" |
| Gossip Girl | Marilu | Episode: "Yes, Then Zero" | |
| 2012 | El Jefe | Lucia | Unsold pilot[6] |
| Wedding Band | Spanish Waitress | Episode: "Time of My Life" | |
| 2012–2013 | Last Resort | Pilar Cortez | Recurring role, 10 episodes |
| 2013 | Nikita | Rachel | Episodes: "Broken Home", "Masks", "Tipping Point" |
| Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Gloria Montero | Episode: "Poisoned Motive" | |
| Hello Ladies | Erika | Episode: "Long Beach" | |
| 2014 | NCIS: Los Angeles | Rita | Episode: "Tuhon" |
| Castle | Marisa Aragon | Episode: "Kill Switch" | |
| 2015 | Bones | Lauren Slater | Episode: "The Verdict in the Victims" |
| Stalker | Eva Bowen | Episode: "Love Kills" | |
| Rizzoli & Isles | Karina | Episode: "Nice to Meet You, Dr. Isles" | |
| Longmire | Kiersten | Episodes: "Shotgun", "Hector Lives" | |
| Minority Report | Lina Massero | Episode: "Hawk-Eye" | |
| 2015–2016 | Sleepy Hollow | Sophie Foster | Main role (season 3) |
| 2016 | Harley and the Davidsons | Reya | Episode: "Legacy" |
| Frequency | Eva Salinas | Episode: "Bleed Over" | |
| 2017 | Casual | Elena | Episode: "Venus" |
| 2017–2018 | The Flash | Gypsy / Cynthia Reynolds | Recurring role, 10 episodes |
| 2018 | Taken | Santana | Main role (season 2) |
| 2019 | Another Life | Michelle Vargas | Recurring role, 6 episodes |
| Watchmen | Pirate Jenny | Recurring role, 4 episodes | |
| 2019–2023 | All Rise | Emily Lopez | Main role |
| 2021 | A Christmas Proposal | Maria Winters | Television Movie |
| 2022–2024 | S.W.A.T. | Jackie Vasquez | 4 episodes |
| 2023 | Bosch: Legacy | Jade Quinn/Janice Morrell | Recurring role, season 2, 6 episodes |
| 2025–present | Countdown | Amber Oliveras | Main role |
References
- ^ a b Ge, Umberto Gonzalez and Linda (December 14, 2016). "'The Flash' Casts 'Sleepy Hollow' Star Jessica Camacho to Play Gypsy (Exclusive)". TheWrap. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
- ^ a b c Zwecker, Bill (February 5, 2018). "Growing up in Chicago made Jessica Camacho tough enough for 'Taken'". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (June 7, 2024). "Jensen Ackles Amazon Series 'Countdown' Casts Jessica Camacho". Variety. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
- ^ Petski, Denise (February 20, 2019). "Jessica Camacho Cast In CBS Legal Drama Pilot 'Courthouse'". Deadline. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
- ^ "Jessica Camacho Biography". Fandango. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 16, 2012). "Mercedes Ruehl Segues From HBO's 'Luck' To Starring Role In Fox Pilot 'El Jefe'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
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