Paula Garces made her daytime television debut on the long-running CBS daytime drama Guiding Light on April 2, 1999.
Paula's interest in performing developed at the age of fifteen after she met her manager through a friend of the family. She has since appeared in the feature films Harvest, Dangerous Minds, Life with Mikey and Hangin' Out with the Homeboys.
Paula's television credits include New York Undercover, Law and Order and Oz. She also appeared in the Actor's Studio's production of Salt.
Born in Medellin, Columbia, Paula grew up in Spanish Harlem, New York. The bilingual actress enjoys kickboxing and dancing. Her birthday is March 20.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Tech Vizcarrando
Fall 2005 [recurring]
CSI: Miami
Carmen Abregon
February 24, 2003
Guiding Light
Pilar Santos
April 2, 1999 to Spring 2001
Oz
Isabella
1997
New York Undercover
Episode 1.1 "School Ties"
Law & Order
Lucy Rivers
March 12, 1991
Cheer Up
Theresa
2004
Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle
Maria
2004
Dangerous Minds
Alvina
1995
Life With Mickey
1995
Hangin' With the Homeboys
Harassed Sister
1991
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