Alyssa Diaz

Alyssa Diaz is an accomplished American actress known for her diverse roles across television and film, offering versatile talent for brand collaborations and endorsements. After securing her first significant role as Celia Ortega on CBS’s daytime soap opera As the World Turns in 2005, appearing in 59 episodes until August of that year, Alyssa Diaz established herself as a versatile actress. Her career began with early television appearances in shows such as The Brothers García (2001) and American Family (2002), alongside film work including the short film Wednesday Afternoon (2004) and a role in How the Garcia Girls Spent Their Summer (2005). Throughout the late 2000s, Diaz consistently built her resume with guest roles in high-profile television series, including CSI: Miami (2004), The Unit (2006), Shark (2008), CSI: NY (2009), Southland (2009–2010), and Lie to Me (2010).

More recently, Diaz has garnered significant recognition for her prominent roles in major television dramas. From 2015 to 2018, she played Teresa in Showtime’s acclaimed series Ray Donovan, appearing in 24 episodes. She then joined the cast of the CBS drama Zoo as Dariela Marzan, a series regular for its second and third seasons (2016–2017). In 2018, Diaz portrayed Mika Camarena in Netflix’s critically acclaimed series Narcos: Mexico, appearing in 10 episodes of the drama.

Since 2018, Alyssa Diaz has been a main cast member on the ABC series The Rookie, captivating audiences as Detective Angela Lopez. Her impactful portrayal has earned her widespread acclaim, with her real-life pregnancy notably integrated into the show’s storyline in 2020. Expanding her vocal talents, Diaz provided the voice for Renee Montoya in the animated film Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two (2021). She reprised her role as Angela Lopez in The Rookie: Feds in 2023, further solidifying her presence within the franchise.