Julia Vera

Julia Vera Andrews (born January 23, 1941) is an American actress, best known for portraying latin women and characters in numerous television shows as well as for providing the voice of Luisa in Disney animated series Elena of Avalor.[1]

Julia Vera
Born (1941-01-23) January 23, 1941
Laredo, Texas, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active1963–present
SpouseAndrew Andrews (deceased)
Children5

Life and career

Vera was born in Laredo, Texas. She has mixed heritage including Indian, Texan, and Spanish ancestry. She is one of fourteen children, growing up in a large household.[2] She moved with her family to Los Angeles in 1965. After raising her children, Vera decided to pursue acting more formally.[3] At age 46 she joined an acting class in Los Angeles, where an agent noticed her; this led to her being represented and beginning to audition in film and television.[4][5]

She has appeared in a variety of TV series and films credits including Speed (1994),[6] Blow (2001), and guest roles in series such as Dexter, Criminal Minds,[7] CSI: Miami, The X-Files, General Hospital, Pasadena, ER, Dexter, My Name is Earl, Reno 911!, among others.[8] Vera also voiced Grandmother Luisa Flores[9] in Disney's Elena of Avalor for multiple seasons.[10] In stage she involved with Nosotros, an organization founded by Ricardo Montalbán, producing and directing plays.[11] She played a healer/witch character in The Old Ways and also in Laredo Theater.[12] She has had roles in contemporary shows and films including The Ridiculous Six, and had a regular role in This Fool.[13]

Personal life

Julia is widow and have five children,[14] her oldest one Pembrooke Andrews is a supervising sound editor,[15] she resides in California.

Filmography

References

  1. ^ "Elena of Avalor (television)". D23. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
  2. ^ mario (2019-02-20). "Icons of the Arts Gala | Laredo Theater Guild". Retrieved 2025-10-12.
  3. ^ Lareto Theatre Guild
  4. ^ Laredo Hollywood star
  5. ^ Chance, Norman (2011-01-07). Who was Who on TV. Xlibris Corporation. ISBN 978-1-4568-2456-3.
  6. ^ "'Speed' 20th Anniversary: Meet the Passengers of Bus 2525". Yahoo Movies via Yahoo Entertainment. 2014-06-10. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
  7. ^ "'Criminal Minds: Evolution' Season 2: Zach Gilford Was Perfectly Cast As Charming Girl Dad And Prolific Serial Killer Elias Voit". 2024-06-21. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
  8. ^ Muir, John Kenneth (2013-02-25). Terror Television: American Series, 1970-1999. McFarland. ISBN 978-1-4766-0416-9.
  9. ^ Ge, Linda (2017-02-13). "'Elena of Avalor' Renewed for Season 3 on Disney Channel". TheWrap. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
  10. ^ Vagnini, Steven; Smith, Dave (2023-09-26). Disney A to Z: The Official Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. Random House. ISBN 978-1-368-06191-9.
  11. ^ Big-screen actress returns to TAMIU stage
  12. ^ "Laredo Native Actress Speaks on WGA Strike".
  13. ^ Petski, Denise (2021-10-27). "'This Fool': Laura Patalano & Julia Vera Join Chris Estrada's Hulu Comedy Series". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
  14. ^ "Hulu Press". Retrieved 2025-10-12.
  15. ^ EMILIO RÁBAGO IIILAREDO MORNING TIMES. "Former Laredoan wins third Emmy Award". Laredo Morning Times. Archived from the original on 2025-08-24. Retrieved 2025-10-12.
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