Alyssa Diaz

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Actress

Birth Date: September 7, 1985

Age: 40 years old

Birth Place: Northridge, California

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Alyssa Diaz, born September 7, 1985, in Northridge, California, is a talented actor celebrated for her compelling performances across television and film. Diaz gained widespread recognition for her role as Celia Ortega on the long-running soap opera "As the World Turns" (CBS, 2005-2010). Her ability to bring emotional depth to her characters has made her a standout performer in the industry.

Diaz has since become a familiar face on television, with notable roles including Gloria Cruz in "Army Wives" (Lifetime, 2007-2013) and Dariela Marzan in the sci-fi series "Zoo" (CBS, 2015-2017). She is perhaps best known for her portrayal of Angela Lopez, a dedicated LAPD officer on the hit series "The Rookie" (ABC, 2018-present). Her performance in the show has been lauded for its realism and emotional intensity, contributing to its critical and commercial success.

In addition to her television work, Diaz has appeared in films such as "Shark Night 3D" (2011) and "Red Dawn" (2012). Recently, she has been working on new projects, including guest roles in high-profile streaming series, such as, "Parallel" (2020) and "Batman: The Long Halloween Part Two" (2021), and upcoming films, solidifying her reputation as a versatile and impactful actor.

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Alyssa Diaz with her family at Disney+ Halloween Fest hosted at The Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, CA on Saturday, October 25, 2025Richard T. Jones, Alyssa Diaz - 'The Rookie'Alyssa DiazRichard T. Jones as Grey, Shawn Ashmore as Wesley, Nathan Fillion as Nolan, and Alyssa Diaz as Angela — 'The Rookie'Alyssa Diaz as Angela, Shawn Ashmore as Wesley — 'The Rookie' Season 7 Finale 'The Good, the Bad, and the Oscar'Mekia Cox, Shawn Ashmore, Alyssa Diaz, Deric Augustine, Nathan Fillion, Richard T. Jones, Eric Winter, and Jenna Dewan of The Rookie at the 2025 Disney upfrontsShawn Ashmore and Alyssa Diaz of The Rookie at the 2025 Disney upfrontsAlyssa Diaz at the 2025 Disney upfrontsRichard T. Jones as Grey, Alyssa Diaz as Lopez, Mekia Cox as Harper, and Nathan Fillion as Nolan — 'The Rookie' Season 7 'Three Billboards'Alyssa Diaz and Mekia Cox in The Rookie - 'April FoolsAlyssa Diaz and Mekia Cox in The Rookie - 'Speed'Nathan Fillion as Nolan, Alyssa Diaz as Angela — 'The Rookie' Season 7 Episode 8 'Wildfire'

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 Roselyn Sánchez and Eric Winter attend The 24th Annual Latin Grammy Awards on November 16, 2023 in Seville, Spain; Alyssa Diaz (far L) and Gustavo Galindo (far R) attend the World Premiere of Disney and Pixar's

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