Valerie Cruz

Valerie Cruz is an American actress known for her roles in movies and TV shows. She was born on July 18, 1976, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, and has Cuban ancestry. Cruz attended Florida State University, where she earned a BFA theatre degree. She has appeared in various films, including Cellular and The Devil's Tomb. On TV, she played Grace Santiago in Nip/Tuck and made guest appearances in shows like Grey's Anatomy and Las Vegas. Cruz also portrayed Connie Murphy in The Dresden Files and Maria Nolan in Hidden Palms. She joined the cast of Dexter in its third season as Syl Prado. In 2009, she featured in True Blood and the film La Linea. Cruz continues to be a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.