Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Birthday
(Monday)
Height
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Nationality
Languages
English
Sibling
Lorraine Vélez
Education
Beach Channel High School, Kingsborough Community College
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Popularity
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 29
Year context
Born in 1964 -- Civil Rights Act signed; Gulf of Tonkin incident; Lyndon B. Johnson was US president
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Career
Career spanning 29 years (1994-2023)
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Dragon
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Filmography (11)
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Rio Morales (voice)
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
Breanna Diaz
Rogue Hostage
Sunshine
Swallow
Lucy
Shaft
Bennie Rodriguez
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Rio Morales (voice)
Rosewood Lane
Film
Oz
Dr. Gloria Nathan
City Hall
Film
New York Undercover
Nina Moreno
Biography
Luna Lauren Vélez (born November 2, 1964) is an American actress. Her most notable television roles are as María LaGuerta on Showtime's Dexter, Detective Nina Moreno on Fox's New York Undercover, Dr. Gloria Nathan on HBO's prison drama Oz, and Elena on ABC's comedy-drama Ugly Betty. She also starred as Rio Morales in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Luna Lauren Vélez?
Luna Lauren Vélez is 61 years old, born on .
Where was Luna Lauren Vélez born?
Luna Lauren Vélez was born in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA.
What movies or shows has Luna Lauren Vélez been in?
Luna Lauren Vélez has 11 credits in our database. Notable titles include Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023), Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023), Rogue Hostage (2021), Swallow (2020), Shaft (2019).
What is Luna Lauren Vélez known for?
Luna Lauren Vélez is primarily known as an actor. Luna Lauren Vélez (born November 2, 1964) is an American actress. Her most notable television roles are as María LaGuerta on Showtime's Dexter, Detective Nina Moreno on Fox's New York Undercover, Dr. Gloria…
Where can I find more information about Luna Lauren Vélez?
You can find more about Luna Lauren Vélez on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
