Andrea Navedo is an accomplished actress known for her extensive work across film and television, including her award-winning role in “Jane the Virgin.” After gaining significant recognition for her powerful portrayal of Xiomara ‘Xo’ Villanueva in The CW’s critically acclaimed comedy-drama series ‘Jane the Virgin’ from 2014 to 2019, a role that earned her an Imagen Award for Best Supporting Actress Television in 2015, Andrea Navedo solidified her standing as a dynamic actress with extensive work across film and television. Her professional career began in daytime soap operas, where she commanded attention as Linda Soto in ‘One Life to Live’ from 1995 to 1997, followed by her role as Theresa Sandoval in ‘Guiding Light’ from 1999 to 2000. Navedo then transitioned into primetime television with a recurring role as Detective Ana Cordova in ‘Law & Order’ from 2001 to 2004. Her early film credits include appearances in ‘Double Take’ (2001), ‘Washington Heights’ (2002), ‘El Cantante’ (2006), ‘Remember Me’ (2010), and the comedy ‘Superfast!’ (2015), a parody of the ‘Fast and the Furious’ film series.
Her voice acting prowess continued to shine with a role in the critically acclaimed animated feature ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ in 2023. The same year, she also appeared as Lydia in the feature film ‘Miguel Wants to Fight,’ further cementing her presence in film. Continuing her trajectory of diverse and impactful roles, Andrea Navedo is set to appear as Catarina Sanchez in the upcoming film ‘Girl Haunts Boy’ in 2024. Her consistent work across varied mediumsfrom network television and streaming miniseries to feature films and animated productionsunderscores her versatility and enduring appeal to audiences and industry professionals alike.