Zulay Henao

Zulay Henao

Henao at the 2013 Alma Awards
Born March 22, 1979
Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
Nationality Colombian, American
Occupation Actress
Years active 2005–present

Zulay Henao (born March 22, 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) and The Single Moms Club (2014). 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.[3][1]

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

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2005 Film 101 Unknown Role
2005 Clearview Gloria Rojas
2007 Illegal Tender Mora
2007 Feel the Noise Carol "CC" Reyes
2007 Saturday Morning Unknown Role
2008 The Heart Is a Hidden Camera Natasha Short film
2008 Grizzly Park Lola
2008 Racing for Time Carmen Television film
2009 Fighting Zulay Velez
2009 S. Darko Baelyn Direct-to-video
2009 The Magnificent Cooly-T Angie
2010 Takers Monica Hatcher
2011 Boy Wonder Teresa Ames
2011 Havana Heat Agent Brianna Evans
2011 Hostel: Part III Nikki
2014 White Space Lynn Navarro
2014 The Single Moms Club Esperanza
2015 Destined Giselle Porter
2015 Grow House Madison
2015 Meet the Blacks Lorena
2015 The Vanessa del Rio Story Vanessa del Rio

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2007 Army Wives Delores Marino Episode: "Only the Lonely"
2007 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. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Maxim Monday: Zulay Henao Is 'Fighting' Her Way Into Our Hearts". FOXNews.com. 2010-04-07. Retrieved 2010-08-15.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Love Thy Neighbor: Zulay Henao - @OWNTV #LoveThyNeighbor". Oprah.com. Retrieved 2014-01-11.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Bohrer, John R. (2009-04-16). "Zulay Henao Pictures - Sexy Pics of Zulay Henao". Esquire. Retrieved 2010-08-15.
  4. ↑ "Elite Interviews Zulay Henao". elitedaily.com. Retrieved June 21, 2012.
  5. ↑ "Another Day with Zulay Henao". zooeymagazine.com. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Boy Wonder". 21 October 2011. Retrieved 15 October 2014.
  7. ↑ "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.
  8. ↑ "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.
  9. ↑ 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.
  10. ↑ 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.
  11. ↑ "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.
  12. ↑ Borys Kit. "'Single Moms Club' Actress to Star in Vanessa del Rio Biopic (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
  13. ↑ 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.

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