Verónica Falcón (born August 8, 1965) is a Mexican actress and choreographer. When it comes to her English-speaking roles, she is best known for playing Camila Vargas in three seasons of Queen of the South and Lupe Gibbs in the 2020 HBO reboot of Perry Mason. In 2022, Falcón played Camila Elizonndro (sister of cartel boss Omar Navarro), for Season 4 of Ozark.
Early life Falcón was born August 8, 1965, in Mexico City, Mexico.
Career Falcón went into the entertainment industry, finding success over three decades working as an actress and choreographer in Mexico's National Opera Company, on Mexican television. In Mexican film, she captured mainstream attention for her performance as La Madrina Everardo Gout's 2011 film Days of Grace, in 2014, Falcón was nominated by PECIME — the Asociación de Periodistas Cinematográficos de México — for the Diosas de Plata award for best supporting film actress for her role as La Diabla in the 2013 film Besos de Azúcar.
In 2016, at the age of 50, she made the decision to risk forgoing an established career in Mexico to further her career in the U.S., strongly believing such opportunities should be taken. She is purported to be the first Mexico-born actress to secure a second lead role in a U.S. TV drama, thanks to her role as Camila Vargas in 39 episodes of Queen of the South. In 2019, Falcón was awarded the Outstanding Performance in a Television Series Impact Award for her portrayal of Camila Vargas in Queen of the South at the 22nd annual National Hispanic Media Coalition Impact Awards Gala.
In 2019, Falcón took the recurring role of Clara in eight episodes of the Steven Conrad neo-noir thriller television series Perpetual Grace, LTD alongside Sir Ben Kingsley and Luis Guzmán. In 2020, she starred as Marianne Sancar in the film Voyagers alongside Colin Farrell and Lily-Rose Depp. She also began starring in the HBO reboot of Perry Mason, where she's the love interest of private investigator Perry Mason, played by Matthew Rhys. Falcón also appeared in the 2021 Disney film Jungle Cruise with Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt.
In 2021, Falcón joined the cast of Ozark as Camila Elizonndro, sister of cartel boss Omar Navarro (played by Felix Solis) for 9 episodes of Season 4 alongside Jason Bateman and Laura Linney.
Filmography Film Year Title Role 1995Midaq AlleyKika 2007 ('The Wind of Fear')Victoria 2008 (short)Adela 2009Not ForgottenReina2010 (short)Ma Ricarda Milagros (short)MeseraJefa Andrea2011Between UsElsa Vendedora Bienes RaícesDays of GraceSaving Private PerezMujer árabe 2012CinnamonAurora García2013Doña Brigida (short)Matilda ('Sugar Kisses')The Devil2014 ('Happy Times')Tía de MónicaHotel receptionist2015The HeirsFulgueiraA Monster with a Thousand HeadsLorena MorganCasilda 2016Find a Boyfriend for My Wife... PLEASE!Mujer Converible2021HaymakerMarisolVoyagersMarianne SancarThe Forever Purge LydiaJungle Cruise Trader SamThe StarlingRosario Alvarez 2022 Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe Liliana Mendoza2023A Million Miles Away Julia2024Imaginary Dr. Alana Soto2026Lee Cronin's The Mummy Carmen SantiagoTBABethesdaClara
Television Year Title Role Notes 1995SalsaerobicsSelf (host) Host 1996Banda MaxSelf (talent coach) 1996 ('Are Rhythm')Self (host)Host2002Self (dance, movement and choreography teacher)2003Self (dance teacher) 1 episode 2005Dra. Rebeca Goldsmith / Several Characters / Sexologa6 episodes 2007SamanthaSeries 1, episode 39 2007Mujer de Migración1 episode: "" 2007Mamá Nico1 episode: ""2008–2010 Sketch actor 2008Maestra del Pato / HerOrdeeR2 episodes 2008Banged Up AbroadCarmelaCosta Rica/Mexico – Scott and Lucy's Story 2009Estela2 episodes 2009The Disorderly Maids of the NeighborhoodAurora 1 episode 2009Rosa Isela1 episode: "" 2010La Abadesa5 episodes 2008–2011Director / Griselda / Alma / ...5 episodes 2011JuradoSeries 12, episode 1 2012Cayetana13 episodes 2012Debora1 episode: "" 2012Labiuda1 episode: "" 2012Bertha1 episode 2013–2014Madre Ismael6 episodes 2015Maria Barbara / María Bárbara26 episodes 2015 ('The Lord of Heaven')Mirta "Mirtita" Saavedra7 episodes 2016American Latino TVSelf (guest)Series 15, episode 1 2016The ZooSelf (guest)Episode 28 2016Self. Interview7 episodes 2017Room 104RosaSeason 1, episode 9: "Boris"2017Celebrity PageSelfSeries 2, episode 257 2016–2018Queen of the SouthCamila VargasMain role: 39 episodes 2019Perpetual Grace, LTDClara8 episodes 2020–2023Perry MasonLupe GibbsRecurring role: 7 episodes2021Why Women KillCatherine CastilloMain role: 9 episodesThe Falcon and the Winter SoldierDonya Madani 2 episodesOzark Camila Elizonndro Season 4: 6 episodes 2024 9-1-1 Councilwoman Olivia Ortiz 2 episodes 2026 Law & Order Defense Attorney Victoria Potter 1 episode: "Accidentally Like a Martyr"
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref. 2014 Diosas de Plata Best supporting film actress Besos de Azúcar 2017 Imagen Awards Best Supporting Actress – TelevisionQueen of the South 2018 Imagen Awards Best Supporting Actress – TelevisionQueen of the South 2019 NHMC Impact Awards Outstanding Performance in a Television SeriesQueen of the South 2023 Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors HOLA Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor in the TheaterArden of Faversham (Stage) Redbull Theatre Company NY 2024 Santa Fe Film Festival Best Actress AwardAmerican Underdog (Film) 2024 Santa Fe Film Festival Trailblazer & Visionary AwardProfessional Career
References
External links
Veronica Falcon Interview on American Latino YouTube channel