Angela Lanza (actress)
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Angela Lanza is a Mexican
-American
actress. In 1995 she starred in the movie The Perez Family as the character Flavia.
The comedy was about a group of Cuban refugees pretending to be a family to stay in the U.S.
She also sang in the film, performing "Yo Soy El Punto Cubano" at the ending.
Since The Perez Family she's appeared in a number of films, usually in small roles, such as Spy Kids
(2001), and its sequel Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams (2002).
She has had guest roles on TV series such as Deadline and Cosby
(1988).
. Lanza's sister is actress Patricia Vonne
who played the character Dallas in the film Sin City
, which Rodríguez directed. The sisters both appeared in Spy Kids
and Desperado
, also directed by Rodríguez.
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
-American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
actress. In 1995 she starred in the movie The Perez Family as the character Flavia.
The comedy was about a group of Cuban refugees pretending to be a family to stay in the U.S.
She also sang in the film, performing "Yo Soy El Punto Cubano" at the ending.
Since The Perez Family she's appeared in a number of films, usually in small roles, such as Spy Kids
Spy Kids
The Spy Kids series is a series of family action adventure films written, produced and directed by Robert Rodriguez. The main plot follows the adventures of two Cortez children who become involved in their parents' espionage. The rest of their family are spies as well, including their estranged...
(2001), and its sequel Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams (2002).
She has had guest roles on TV series such as Deadline and Cosby
Cosby
Cosby is a situation comedy television series broadcast on CBS from September 16, 1996 to April 28, 2000, loosely based on the British sitcom One Foot in the Grave. The program starred Bill Cosby, Phylicia Rashād...
(1988).
Family
Angela Lanza's brother is the well known director Robert RodríguezRobert Rodriguez
Robert Anthony Rodríguez is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, cinematographer, editor and musician. He shoots and produces many of his films in his native Texas and Mexico. He has directed such films as Desperado, From Dusk till Dawn, The Faculty, Spy Kids, Sin City, Planet...
. Lanza's sister is actress Patricia Vonne
Patricia Vonne
Patricia Vonne is an American singer and actress.A native of San Antonio, Texas, Vonne moved to New York City in 1990-2001 to pursue her artistic ambitions. She worked extensively in Europe and America and was featured in national/international commercials, and film work...
who played the character Dallas in the film Sin City
Sin City
Sin City is the title for a series of neo-noir comics by Frank Miller. The first story originally appeared in "Dark Horse Presents Fifth Anniversary Special" , and continued in Dark Horse Presents #51–62 from May 1991 to June 1992, under the title of Sin City, serialized in thirteen parts. Several...
, which Rodríguez directed. The sisters both appeared in Spy Kids
Spy Kids
The Spy Kids series is a series of family action adventure films written, produced and directed by Robert Rodriguez. The main plot follows the adventures of two Cortez children who become involved in their parents' espionage. The rest of their family are spies as well, including their estranged...
and Desperado
Desperado (film)
Desperado is a 1995 action thriller film written and directed by Robert Rodriguez. The film stars Antonio Banderas as the former mariachi who seeks revenge on the drug lord who killed his lover....
, also directed by Rodríguez.
Filmography
- Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams (2002) - Park Public Relations
- The Song of the Lark (2001) (TV movie) - Mrs. Tellementez
- Deadline - Episode "Red Herring" (2001) - Christina Del Costa
- Spy KidsSpy KidsThe Spy Kids series is a series of family action adventure films written, produced and directed by Robert Rodriguez. The main plot follows the adventures of two Cortez children who become involved in their parents' espionage. The rest of their family are spies as well, including their estranged...
(2001) - Newscaster - Hollywood Goes to Hell (2000) (TV) - Herself
- The Hoop LifeThe Hoop LifeThe Hoop Life is a TV series depicting the lives of a team of basketball players in the fictional UBA , starring Rick Peters as Greg Marr, Mykelti Williamson as Marvin Buxton, and Cirroc Lofton as b-ball prodigy Curtis Thorpe. The series has run on both Showtime and Spike TV....
- TV series Episode "Graduation Day" (1999) - Mrs. Cheever - Trinity - TV series episode "Patron Saint of Impossible Causes" (1999) - Amber Tillman
- CosbyCosbyCosby is a situation comedy television series broadcast on CBS from September 16, 1996 to April 28, 2000, loosely based on the British sitcom One Foot in the Grave. The program starred Bill Cosby, Phylicia Rashād...
- TV series episode "Brazil" (1998) - Julia - Neto's Run (1998) - Short film - Adriana
- Law & OrderLaw & OrderLaw & Order is an American police procedural and legal drama television series, created by Dick Wolf and part of the Law & Order franchise. It aired on NBC, and in syndication on various cable networks. Law & Order premiered on September 13, 1990, and completed its 20th and final season on May 24,...
- TV series episode - "Harvest" (1997) - Nurse Ruiz - Murder One: Diary of a Serial Killer (1997) (TV mini-series)
- Fools Rush In (1997) - Petra
- DesperadoDesperado (film)Desperado is a 1995 action thriller film written and directed by Robert Rodriguez. The film stars Antonio Banderas as the former mariachi who seeks revenge on the drug lord who killed his lover....
(1995) - Tourist Girl - The Perez Family (1995) - Flavia