Paula Garces
Colombian-American actress known for roles in "Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle", "Man on Fire", and "The Rundown".
Movie Actress
March 20, 1974
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Paula Garcés is a Colombian-American actress known for her roles in films such as _Clockstoppers_, _Man of the House_, and the _Harold & Kumar_ series. She has also appeared on TV shows including _CSI: Miami_, _On My Block_, _The Shield_, _Law & Order: Special Victims Unit_, _The Sopranos_, _Oz_, _Devious Maids_, _Guiding Light_, and _All My Children_.
Garcés began her acting career at a young age, starting with commercials hired by agent Diego Santiago, who was her father’s best friend. She went on to study acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York City.
In addition to her acting work, Garcés is also a trained dancer and has performed in several music videos. She is fluent in Spanish and English and is a supporter of several charities, including the National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Garcés has won several awards for her work, including the Imagen Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Feature Film for her role in _Selena_ and was nominated for an ALMA Award for Outstanding Actress in a Feature Film for her role in _Man on Fire_.