Constance Marie is an American actress. She is best known for her roles as Angelina "Angie" Lopez in George Lopez (2002–2007), and Marcela Quintanilla (mother of Selena) in the film Selena (1997). She portrayed Regina Vasquez in the ABC Family/Freeform drama series Switched at Birth (2011–2017). She also portrayed Camila Diaz in the Amazon Prime Video drama series Undone (2019–2022).
Early life
Marie was spotted at a club by Toni Basil, the dance choreographer for David Bowie, and she was hired for the Glass Spider Tour in 1987.[1] She appeared on the 1988 concert video Glass Spider, which captured performances from that tour.[1]
In October 2007, she launched her own clothing line, "The Constance Marie Collection".[citation needed] In the same year, she appeared in an ad for PETA, encouraging people to spay and neuter their pets.[2]
From 2011 to 2017, Marie had a starring role in the ABC Family/Freeform drama series Switched at Birth, portraying Regina Vasquez, the birth mother of one of the girls and legal mother of the other.
Personal life
Marie was in a 15-year relationship with yoga instructor Kent Katich, which ended in September 2015.[citation needed] They have a daughter born in 2009. Marie is a longtime vegetarian and raised her child as a vegetarian.[3][failed verification]
Filmography
Film
Marie kissing her trophy at the 13th ALMA Awards in September 2012
