Laura Nicole Figueroa Alemán (born March 8, 1987) is a Puerto Rican actress and singer.

Early life

Born in

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and raised on the island, Alemán began performing in a theater variety show at the aged 7. She trained with the

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, In addition, Laura received a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in dramatic arts at

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in New York, and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Film Production at the

Universidad del Sagrado Corazón Universidad del Sagrado Corazón (English: University of the Sacred Heart), abbreviated "USC" and often called simply Sagrado, is a private Catholic Church, Catholic university in Santurce, San Juan, Puerto Rico. It is one of the oldest and larg ...

in Puerto Rico. She was also awarded a scholarship to further develop her craft at the foundation Fundación

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in Toledo, Spain.

Career

She has starred in films that have been broadcast in 225 countries around the world and has participated in more than 48 film productions. Her most recent projects include: Extraterrestres (Amazon), Sol De Medianoche (HBO), Cleaners (Crackle) and Amor en 266 Millas (a film premiering in 2021). Furthermore, she has won multiple awards for her work, including: Best Actress for her leading role in the short film "El Gran Elefante" at Cinefiesta International Film Festival, LUSCA Fantastic Film Fest and the Rincon International Film Festival. Laura also formed part of the writer's room for the Series Santurce.

Filmography

*'' Zona Y – Natalia (Antagonist)'' (2004–2011) *''Lucia, Ignacio y otras historias – Cristi'' (2007) *'' Medio Minuto – (Supporting Role)'' (2009) *''

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'' (2012) *''

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'' (2012) *''

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– (Supporting Role)'' (2012) *'' Pasión de Mil Amores'' (2013) *''

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'' (2013) *''

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– (Supporting Role)'' (2013) *''

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– Matilda (Co-Lead)'' (2013) *'' Desde La Tina – (Lead Role)'' (2014) *'' El Gran Elefante – (Lead Role)'' (2014) *'' Cuentos de Ada – (Lead Role)'' (2014) *'' Chamacas Comedy – (Series Regular)'' (2015) *'' Extraterrestres – (Supporting Role)'' (2015) *'' Cristina Bazan: El Verdadero Final – (Supporting Role)'' (2015) *'' Sol De Medianoche – (Supporting Role)'' (2016) *'' Snowbound – (Co-Lead)'' (2016) *''

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– (Supporting Role)'' (2017) *'' Amor En 266 Millas – (Supporting Role)'' (2017) *'' The Unnamable – (Supporting Role)'' (2017) *'' La Celebración – (Supporting Role)'' (2018)

Web

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'' (CRACKLE Co-Lead) (2014) *'' Fragmentos de Amor – (NETFLIX Supporting Role)'' (2013) *'' Extraterrestres – (AMAZON Supporting Role)'' (2015) *'' Chamacas Comedy – (YOUTUBE Series Regular)'' (2015) *'' Sol De Medianoche – (HBO LATINO Supporting Role)'' (2017) *''

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– (CRACKLE Supporting Role)'' (2017)

Short films

*''Sorpresa'' – Laura (2010) *''Me Quiero Casar'' – Alana (2014)

Television

*'' TRIBUNA TV – MÁS MADERA (Host & Editor)'' *'' WAPA TV/

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– De Pelicula (Presenter & Entertainer)'' (2010) *''

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/ Telefutura –

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(Participant/Winner of Reality)'' (2011) *''

/ Telefutura – Noche de Perros (Special Guest of The Program)'' (2011) *''

/ Telefutura –

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(Special Guest of The Program)'' (2011) *''

/ Telefutura –

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(Special Guest of The Program)'' (2011) *''

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– Locas De Atar (Special Guest of The Program)'' (2011) *''

– Adrenalina Sin Frenos (Special Guest of The Program)'' (2011)

Video clips

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– Conmigo Siempre'' (2010) *''

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– Imitation on

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Manny Manuel Cruz Manuel Hernández Santiago (born December 1, 1972), known artistically as Manny Manuel, is a Puerto Rican musician and singer of merengue, bolero, and tropical music. He became famous first as a member of the group Los Sabrosos del Mereng ...

– El Peor de mis Fracasos'' (2012)

Commercial Courts

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'' *'' MC Donald'' *''Autoridad De Transito'' *'' Pan Pepin'' *''

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'' (2010) *''Banco Popular – DESICIONES'' (2010)

Singles

*''Sin Ti'' (2010) *''Sin Ti – Laura & Marissa Aleman'' (2010)

Puerto Rico Beauty Contest

*'' Miss Puerto Rico Petite – 1st Runner Up San German'' (2011)

Theatre

*'' Preso yo... Humm'' (2010) *'' Laberinto Sin Salida'' – La Tacon Dorado (2012)

References

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