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Paula Garces Biography

Birth Name:Paula Garcés

Birth Place:Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia

Profession Actress, Director, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Announced in 2013 that 21 years after giving birth to her first child, she and her husband Antonio were expecting a son together
  • Moved to New York City from her native Colombia at age 7
  • Began producing in 2007 with "Red Princess Blues Animated: The Book of Violence"
  • Earned box office success throughout the early 2000s with comedies including "Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle" and "Clockstoppers" before transitioning to television with FX's "The Shield"

Awards

  • 2008ALMA Award-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Television Series: nominated
  • 2009ALMA Award-Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series: nominated