Nadine is a Chicago native and the daughter of Puerto Rican immigrants. Nadine started out modeling but then began honing her acting skills in TV commercials and local Hispanic theater productions.

After moving to Los Angeles, Velazquez quickly landed back-to-back roles in the romantic comedy "Chasing Papi" and the action flick, "Biker Boyz." She will also appear in "House of the Dead 2: Dead Aim," scheduled for release in 2006.

On television, Velazquez has played Anna on "The Bold and the Beautiful" and Janeen on "Entourage."

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