Biografi
Seidy Lopez was born in the beautiful city of Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. At four years old, she and her family moved to the United States seeking a better life. When she turned ten, her parents decided to return to Yucatan with their three children to ensure they learned to read, write, and speak Spanish fluently. Two years later, the Lopez family returned to the U.S., with their children fully bilingual.
Seidy's performing career began at age twelve when she formed a singing group called "Sensation," which won several talent competitions in Los Angeles. At fourteen, she focused on refining her vocal skills and, with the support of her junior high teacher, Mr. Gleason, auditioned for the Los Angeles County High School for the Performing Arts at Cal State University. As part of their vocal ensemble, she had the chance to perform at prestigious venues such as the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. The following year, at Hollywood High School of the Performing Arts, she discovered theater and shifted her focus to acting.
At seventeen, Seidy joined an educational theater troupe called "Project Able," which toured California, performing in venues including jails and juvenile halls to provide AIDS education.
Seidy's breakthrough came in 1993 when Alison Anders cast her as Mousie in the critically acclaimed film "Mi Vida Loca," where she authentically portrayed the life of female gang members in Los Angeles. This role brought her recognition within the Latino community and opportunities to work with renowned directors like Quentin Tarantino, Joel Schumacher, and Antoine Fuqua. The director who has had the greatest impact on her career is Gregory Nava, who cast her in films such as "Mi Familia" and "Selena," and later reunited her with Esai Morales in the acclaimed series "American Family." Seidy's career includes memorable roles such as Cindy in "Luminarias," Elian's mother in "The Elian Gonzales Story," Gabriela in the film "Gabriela," and the charming bakery girl Cynthia Limon in the TV series "Resurrection Blvd."
Seidy lives in Los Angeles, California, with her husband and two children. She is a remarkable actress living the true American Dream. "Si Se Puede.
