In season 5, episode 13, of NBC's Police drama Chicago P.D. the team meets Marcella Gomez concerning the brutal murder of Marco, an immigrant. Marcella is a social worker and advocate who works closely with vulnerable and marginalized people in the community. Marcella is someone who sees law enforcement as adversaries and not allies. She gives valuable insights to the officers against the most deadly gang in the city.
Who played Marcella Gomez? The guest star in Chicago P.D., her ethnicity, and notable projects explored.
Who Played Marcella Gomez in Chicago P.D.? Her ethnicity explored
Sofia Lama played Marcella Gomez in Chicago P.D. Sophia is a Mexican actress of Greek descent. She was born in Puebla, Mexico which is rich in culture and the heart of Mexico City. She started acting when she was 11 years of age. She has worked consistently in Mexican TV and shows for kids like Disney Channel Mexico.
She then got an opportunity to travel to Miami and begin her career in the U.S.-centric market. She became popular in both Spanish and English-language television. Her heritage and bilingual abilities allowed her to work across Latin American and US productions. Her career spans roles across telenovelas, drama, and crime procedurals.
Notable projects of Sofia Lama who played Marcella in Chicago P.D.
From playing a fiery antagonist to an empathetic heroine, Sofia is known for her versatility and the emotional depth she brings to her every role. Her numerous series with NBC Universal/Telemundo have aired in more than 100 countries and also streamed on Netflix. Here are some notable projects by the actress other than Chicago P.D.:
Gloria Menez in Designated Survivor (2016–2019)
Sofia played Gloria Menez, a widow whose husband was shot and died by an American Bullet. Gloria becomes a pawn between Mexico and the U.S. in this case. She guest starred opposite Keifer Sutherland on ABC's Designated Survivor.
Gilda Solar in Guerra De Idolos (2017)
Sofia starred as Gilda Solar in the Fox International series "Guerra De Idolos" which revolves around the death of a Mexican music idol and explores the lives of people who control the Latin music business in the U.S. She appeared in a total of 71 episodes.
Elizabeth 'Betty' Cardenas in Eva la Trailera (2016)
Sofia Lama played Elizabeth Cardenas in NBC's Eva la Trailera. In the show, she is seen dealing with power struggles and corruption around the protagonist Eva, a powerful businesswoman and criminal leader.
Emilia in Queen of the South (2016-2021)
Sofia Lama played the character Emilia and appeared in a total of four episodes of the series. The story revolves around Teresa who flees Mexico when her drug runner's boyfriend is murdered. Emilia is Boaz's Ex-fiance and Javier's girlfriend.
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2018, Sofia also appeared as María Celeste Arrarás, the lead in Selena's Secret for Disney. The show is based on a book by a journalist on Selena Quintanilla's murder case. Sofia was handpicked by the journalist Maria to play her in the show.
According to Sophia's IMDb bio, Sofia Lama is currently based in Los Angeles, California. There is not much information available about the actress' future projects.
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