Zuleyka Silver | |
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Born | Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico | August 2, 1991
Nationality | American, Mexican |
Occupation(s) | Actress, fashion model, beauty pageant contestant |
Years active | 2009–present |
Zuleyka Silver (born August 2, 1991) is a Mexican-American actress, fashion model, and the seventh runner-up of the seventh season of Univision's Nuestra Belleza Latina.[1]
Early life
Silver was born in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico.[1]
Career
Commencing her acting career by debuting in the television film The Strip (2010), Silver has frequently appeared in episodes of popular television series such as 90210, Big Time Rush, Touch, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, and The Bold and the Beautiful.
In 2009, she auditioned for Model Latina's second season, where she finished in 3rd place. In 2013, she auditioned for Nuestra Belleza Latina 2013, representing her home country Mexico, where she portrayed acclaimed Mexican actress María Félix in a photo shoot, and had the opportunity to portray María José Tenorio, a character from Jenni Rivera's acting debut film Filly Brown.
She portrayed Anna in the Canadian horror thriller film Girl House, in which she co-starred with Ali Cobrin, Slaine, Nicole Arianna Fox, Wesley MacInnes and Camren Bicondova.[2] She also played the role of Daniela Welker in the TV series The Mentalist.
In 2016, she appeared in one episode of the American TV series Code Black playing the role of Kamilla. In 2016, she appeared in one episode of the American TV series Hawaii Five-0 playing the role of Isabel. In 2017, she appeared in the episode "Potato Salad, a Broomstick, and Dad’s Whiskey" of the American TV series Young Sheldon playing the role of Selena.
In August 2022, it was announced that Silver has joined the cast of CBS’ The Young and the Restless as a high-powered executive named Audra Charles who’s lured to town by one of Genoa City’s business icons. She first appeared on the soap in September 22, 2022, in a recurring role.[3]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2011 | In Time | Pasha | |
2013 | Cavemen | Alicia | |
2014 | Girl House | Anna | |
2015 | Gerardo Ortiz: Como un Sueño | Gerardo's Girlfriend | |
2016 | Barrio Tales 2 | Marisol | |
2017 | The Lay of LaLa Land | Betty Anne |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2010 | 90210 | Beautiful Waitress | Episode: "They're Playing Her Song" |
2010 | The Strip | Maria | Television film |
2011 | Big Time Rush | Tiffany | Episode: "Big Time Contest" |
2012 | Blue Eyed Butcher | Maria | Television film |
2012 | Touch | Marisol Flores | Episode: "Entanglement" |
2012 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Elena Punto | Episode: "Wild Flowers" |
2013 | The Bold and the Beautiful | Model | Episode #1.6558 |
2014 | The Mentalist | Daniela Welker | 3 episodes |
2015–2021 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! | Mrs. Guillermo / Monica | 8 episodes |
2016 | Code Black | Kamilla | Episode: "First Date" |
2016 | Hawaii Five-0 | Isabel Ortega | Episode: "Ka Haunaele" |
2016 | Real Husbands of Hollywood | Maria | Episode: "The Suitor" |
2018, 2019 | Young Sheldon | Selena | 2 episodes |
2019 | Too Old to Die Young | Lolita | Episode: "Volume 9: The Empress" |
2021 | 9-1-1 | Nora Perez | Episode: "Suspisious" |
2022 - | The Young and the Restless | Audra Charles | Contract Role |
References
- 1 2 "Zuleyka Silver finalista de Nuestra Belleza Latina 2013". Univision Communications. Retrieved 14 June 2013.
- ↑ GIRL HOUSE
- ↑ Lewis, Errol (2022-08-16). "Zuleyka Silver to Play High-Powered Executive on 'The Young and the Restless'". Soap Opera Network. soapoperanetwork.com. Retrieved August 16, 2022.