Sonya Smith

Sonya Eleonora Smith Jacquet, commonly known as Sonya Smith, is an American actress best known for her roles in telenovelas.

Early Life

Sonya smith was born on april 5. 1971 in miami. Florida. She is the daughter of cuban parents. She was raised in the spanish-speaking cluture of miami. Attending the miami adde college and the florida international university.

Career

Sonya smith began her career in theater. Appearing in various plays in miami. She then moved to los angeel. Swhere she made her television debut in 1994. She has since appeared in numerous films and television shows. Most notably as pilar lopez de altamira in the telenovela pasion de gavilanes.

Filmography

Sonya smith s filmography includes roles in films such as american pie perfect game and the uninvited. She has aslo had roles in television series such as the shield and csi: miami.

Awards

Sonya smith has won several awrads for her acting. Including the alma awadr for outstanding lead actress in a television series for her role in pasion de gavilanes. She has also been nominated for several other awards. Including the imagen award for best actress in a television series.

Personal Life

Sonya simth is married to actor/producer roger garcia and they have two children. She is also involved in several charities. Including the natoinal alliance on mental illness and the american diabetes association.

Stage Work

Sonya smith is also an accomplished stage actress. Having appeared in the play "la mujer de todos" in has also appeared in other plays. Including "la loca de amor" and "hte house of bernarda alba".

Notable Event

In 2008. Sonya smith was selected as a grand marshall of the miami-dade county hispanic heritage parade. Highlighting her acocmplishments and her commitment to the community.

Interesting Fact

Sonya smith speaks fluent spanish. Which has helped her in her actnig career. Giving her the ability to act in both english and spnaish language productions.