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Andrea Londo
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Andrea Londo is an American actress. She is known for portraying Maria Salazar in Narcos Season 3.[1][2]
Key Information
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Superfly | Cynthia | [3] |
| 2019 | Ice Cream in the Cupboard | Young Carmen | |
| 2020 | Dreaming Grand Avenue | Maggie | [3] |
| 2021 | The Free Fall | Sara | [3] |
| 2022 | Good Egg | Bridget | [3] |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Catfish: The TV Show | Jacqueline | Catfish: Untold Stories Part 6 |
| 2016 | Faking It | Edie | Episode: "Ex - Posed" |
| 2017 | Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders | Canela | Episode: "The Devil's Breath" |
| 2017 | Narcos | Maria Salazar | Main role (season 3)[3] |
| 2019 | Snowfall | Ximena | 1 episode |
| 2020 | Tommy | Maria De La Puerta | 1 episode |
| 2021 | Bite Size Halloween | Alma | 1 episode |
| 2022 | The Winchesters | Betty Donelan | 4 episodes |
| 2024 | Matlock | Simone | Recurring |
References
[edit]- ^ Petski, Denise (November 10, 2016). "'The Fosters' Casts Shi Ne Nielson; 'Narcos' Adds Andrea Londo". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
- ^ Smith, Reiss (September 21, 2017). "Narcos season 3: Who is Andrea Londo? Meet the outspoken actress who plays Maria Salazar". Daily Express. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f Grobar, MAtt (June 29, 2021). "Brandon Thomas Lee, Jackson Rathbone & Diane Gaeta Co-Star In 'Zero Road'; Andrea Londo & Nick Creegan Board 'Good Egg'". Deadline. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
External links
[edit]- Andrea Londo at IMDb
Andrea Londo
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Early life
Upbringing
Andrea Londo was born on November 7, 1992, in San Diego, California, to Mexican-American parents.[6][7] She holds U.S. citizenship by birth while embracing her Mexican roots through her family's heritage.[8] Londo was raised primarily in Tijuana, Mexico, where she experienced a close-knit family life deeply connected to Mexican traditions and community.[8] As a "border child," she commuted daily across the U.S.-Mexico border to attend school in San Diego for 18 years, as she has described, a routine that immersed her in a bilingual environment and the rhythms of two neighboring worlds.[6] This cultural duality shaped her identity, allowing her to feel "100% American and 100% Mexican," navigating distinct languages, customs, and perspectives with a sense of nomadic adaptability.[8] She has expressed profound pride in her Latina heritage, viewing it as a source of energy and inspiration that fueled her personal growth.[8] The border lifestyle presented challenges, including the emotional strain of frequent crossings and a persistent feeling of not fully belonging in either country, which honed her empathy for diverse experiences.[8] Yet, these elements also inspired resilience and a broader worldview, motivating her eventual move to Los Angeles to pursue acting.[6]Education
Londo attended high school in the San Diego area, graduating in 2009. To reach school, she made a daily border commute from her home in Tijuana, Mexico.[8] Her involvement in school theater productions ignited her passion for acting.[8] Londo did not pursue formal higher education or specialized acting training after high school.[8]Career
Early roles
In 2014, Andrea Londo moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career without any formal training, opting instead for a self-taught approach fueled by her passion for performance. Born in San Diego but raised primarily in Tijuana, she crossed the U.S.-Mexico border daily for school before making the relocation, where she supported herself through retail jobs, including a year-long stint at Zara, while auditioning relentlessly to build her resume from scratch.[8][9] This period marked her early struggles in an industry that demanded persistence, as she honed her skills through independent study and practical experience rather than structured classes.[10] Londo made her on-screen debut in 2014 with the lead role of Carmen in the short film Pasaporte, directed by Maicon Desouza, portraying a precocious teenager escaping an abusive home in Mexico to head north.[11] The film, which explores themes of courage and migration, served as her first credited appearance and highlighted her bilingual abilities, drawing from her own border upbringing.[12] Her television career began in 2016 with minor guest roles that helped establish her presence in Hollywood. She appeared as Edie in the MTV series Faking It, in the episode "Ex-Posed," and as Canela in an episode of CBS's Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders titled "The Devil's Breath," marking her initial forays into network television. These early credits, though small, were crucial in expanding her portfolio amid the competitive audition landscape.Breakthrough
Londo's breakthrough came in 2017 when she was cast as Maria Salazar, the wife of North Valley cartel member Claudio Salazar who later becomes the mistress of Cali Cartel leader Miguel Rodríguez Orejuela, in the third season of Netflix's acclaimed series Narcos. The role required her to relocate to Colombia for filming shortly after auditioning, forgoing her UCLA orientation in the process.[10] Her portrayal depicted a woman navigating betrayal, loss, and survival amid the cartel's turmoil, drawing on Londo's own bilingual and bicultural background for authenticity.[8] Critics and audiences recognized the performance as her breakout, propelling her to international prominence through Narcos' global reach.[13] Reviews praised her depiction of Maria's determination, with one noting the character's "survivor's determination" in the season finale.[14] While some critiques highlighted gendered tropes in the series' female characters, Londo defended Maria as a multifaceted figure with "real emotions and an enormous amount of fight," emphasizing her agency in morally complex situations.[15] The role's success led to immediate follow-up opportunities, including her feature film debut as Cynthia, a key figure in the criminal underworld, in the 2018 remake of Superfly, directed by Director X. In 2019, she appeared as Ximena, a Panamanian florist entangled in international dealings, in season three of FX's Snowfall. These projects marked a surge in high-profile auditions, leveraging her heritage for roles that often centered Latina perspectives, though she has reflected on the industry's tendency to limit such representations to stereotypical narratives.[8]Recent work
In the early 2020s, Londo expanded her television presence by appearing as Maria De La Puerta, a dedicated detective, in an episode of the CBS drama series Tommy, which premiered in February 2020 and starred Edie Falco as the first female chief of the Los Angeles Police Department.[16] She also appeared in the independent romantic drama Dreaming Grand Avenue (2019) as Maggie, a young woman navigating personal dreams and chance encounters in Chicago, marking her continued involvement in character-driven indie features. Londo ventured into horror with her lead role as Sarah, a grieving woman confronting psychological trauma and supernatural elements after a family tragedy, in the 2021 thriller The Free Fall, directed by Adam Stilwell and released theatrically in January 2022. This performance highlighted her range in genre storytelling, blending emotional depth with suspenseful tension. In 2022, she guest-starred as Betty Donelan, a police officer and ex-fiancée of John Winchester, in four episodes of the CW's The Winchesters, a prequel to Supernatural. In 2023, she took on the supporting role of Bridget, a sophisticated figure entangled in an illicit egg donor scheme, in the indie drama Good Egg, which explored themes of infertility and moral dilemmas.[17] By 2024, Londo secured a key recurring role as Simone Delgado, a junior associate at a prestigious law firm with a complicated history alongside the protagonist from law school, in the CBS reboot of Matlock starring Kathy Bates.[4] The series premiered in September 2024, allowing her to delve into legal intrigue and interpersonal dynamics.[18] As of 2025, Londo starred as Lilly, a stranded accountant on a cathartic road trip with a reserved artist, in the dramedy Adventure Tom, directed by Miguel Duran, which began its theatrical run in August 2025 following festival screenings.[3] In March 2025, she co-founded the production company Two Lands Films with producer Greg Bekkers, aiming to develop and finance independent projects centered on cross-cultural narratives and outsider perspectives, with Londo set to produce and star in upcoming slate titles.[5] She also reprised her role as Simone Delgado in the second season of Matlock, which premiered on October 12, 2025.[19][20]Personal life
Heritage
Andrea Londo was born in San Diego, California, on November 7, 1992.[1] Raised primarily in Tijuana, Mexico, she experienced a bilingual upbringing fluent in both English and Spanish, which cultivated a profound cultural pride blending Mexican traditions with American influences. This foundation shaped her identity as someone deeply connected to both nations, as evidenced by her emphasis on familial ties to Mexican customs in personal milestones. Londo openly identifies as a "border child," a term she uses to describe her binational existence, having lived in Tijuana while attending school in San Diego through daily border crossings. In a 2019 HuffPost feature, she highlighted this unique perspective as a strength, noting it made her "a nomad between two cultures" and enhanced her ability to adapt across environments. She advocates for the value of such binational experiences, passionately defending her right to embody both identities fully: "I very passionately defend my right to be 100% American… and I also feel 100% Mexican."[8] Her Tijuana roots profoundly inform her acting choices, particularly in roles portraying Latinx characters, where her authentic cultural insights provide depth and relatability. For instance, her bilingual proficiency has been instrumental in securing opportunities, as she stated it "has opened so many doors for me," allowing her to infuse performances with genuine nuance drawn from her heritage. Londo's personal storytelling serves as inspiration for others navigating similar dual identities, encouraging unapologetic self-expression without tying into formal activism efforts. In a 2024 reflection on her wedding, she embraced this heritage by describing herself as a "true 'Mexican bride'" during the ceremony, underscoring its enduring role in her public persona.[8][21]Marriage
Andrea Londo married Greg Bekkers on June 15, 2024, in an intimate ceremony at Le Domaine du Rey in Saint-Félix-de-Pallières, France.[21] The couple, who met through a dating app in 2019, exchanged vows in a romantic setting surrounded by lush gardens and stone architecture, with Londo wearing a custom lace gown and Bekkers in a tailored suit.[21][22] The event featured personalized touches, including readings from loved ones and a reception under string lights, attended by close family and friends; exclusive photos captured the scenic, emotional moments.[21] Londo has maintained privacy regarding her romantic history prior to Bekkers, with no public details available about previous relationships.[23] The couple's engagement occurred in 2022, following three years of dating, leading to their French wedding as a celebration of their shared commitment.[22]Filmography
Television
Andrea Londo began her television career with guest appearances in the mid-2010s, transitioning to more prominent roles in subsequent years. Her credits span anthology series, procedurals, and dramas, where she has portrayed a mix of one-off guests and recurring characters.| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Catfish: The TV Show | Jacqueline | 1 episode ("Catfish: Untold Stories Part 6"); guest star.[24] |
| 2016 | Faking It | Edie | 1 episode ("Ex-Posed"); guest star.[25] |
| 2017 | Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders | Canela | 1 episode ("The Devil's Breath"); guest star.[26] |
| 2017 | Narcos | Maria Salazar | Season 3; 10 episodes; series regular. Her portrayal of the resilient widow marked a breakthrough, earning praise for adding depth to the Cali cartel's narrative.[27] |
| 2019 | Snowfall | Ximena | 1 episode ("Cash and Carry"); guest star.[28] |
| 2020 | Tommy | Maria De La Puerta | 1 episode ("In Dreams Begin Responsibilities"); guest star. |
| 2021 | Bite Size Halloween | Alma | 1 episode ("Freebirth"); guest star in anthology series.[29] |
| 2022–2023 | The Winchesters | Betty Donelan | 4 episodes; recurring guest as John's ex-fiancée and police officer. |
| 2024– | Matlock | Simone Delgado | Recurring role; multiple episodes in first season as a key supporting character.[30] |