Laura Patalano

Laura Patalano is a Mexican-born actress, producer, and writer based in Los Angeles, California. She began her career in Mexico after graduating from El Instituto de Arte Escénico, where she received professional training in dramatic arts.12

Career Highlights

Television Roles::

• Esperanza Lopez in "This Fool"
• Beatriz Morales in "Gentefied"
• Nana in "The L Word: Generation Q"
• Voice of Grandma Chata in "Victor and Valentino"15

Film Appearances::

• "Chop-Shop" (Official Selection at 2007 Cannes Film Festival)
• "The Imperialists Are Still Alive" (nominated for Grand Jury Prize at Sundance)
• "Mosquita y Mari" (Official Selection at Sundance)
• "First Girl I Loved" (2016 Sundance Audience Award for Best of NEXT)1

Achievements

Laura Patalano won the CMG Film Festival award for Best Dramatic Actress for her role in the Imagen Award-winning short film "You're Dead To Me" (2013). She also received an HOLA Award for her performance in the bilingual production of "The Ladies Room/Baño de Damas" at the Thalia Spanish Theatre in New York.1

Additional Information

Laura is a bilingual actor, fluent in both Spanish and English. She has experience in various mediums, including film, television, theater, voice-over work, and commercials.14 As a SAG-AFTRA member, she continues to work in the entertainment industry, showcasing her versatility across different platforms.3