Lizette Carrión (born March 12, 1972) is an American actress, best known for her portrayal of PFC Esmeralda "Doublewide" Del Rio in the 2005
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television series
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''
Over There''.
Early life and education
Carrión was born in
New York City, New York
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, the youngest of four siblings. She holds a bachelor's degree in Government and Politics from
St. John's University.
Career
Carrión has performed in many
New York City
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theatre productions such as "Bed, Bawd and Beyond" and "Flores and Alice Underground" to name a few. Carrión has multiple guest credits to her name on shows such as ''
NYPD Blue
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'', ''
Judging Amy'', ''
Chicago Hope'' and ''
ER''. She has recently wrapped up production on the movie "Shackles" which she co-stars in with
D.L. Hughley
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and "Crazylove".
Filmography
* ''
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'' (2007) as Cashier
* ''
Dexter'' (2006) as Shanda
* ''Crazylove'' (2005) as Maria
* ''
Shackles
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'' (2005) as Rosa
* ''
Over There'' (2005) as Pfc. Esmeralda "Doublewide" Del Rio
* ''
The Division
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'' (2002 & 2004)
* ''
Strong Medicine'' (2003) as Sarita Ballard
* ''
Reba'' (2003) as Halle
* ''
The Practice
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'' (2002) as Christina Portes
* ''
The Chronicle'' (2002) as Monica / "Savage Simian"
* ''
FreakyLinks
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'' (2000) as Lan Williams
* ''
Third Watch
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'' (1999) as Sylvia Enrique
* ''
ER'' (1999) as Lizette
* ''
Chicago Hope'' (1999) as I Dunno Girl
* ''
Brooklyn South
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'' (1998) as Luce
* ''
Fired Up'' (1997) as Pierced Girl
* ''
Family Matters
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'' (1997) as High Bidder
* ''
Sister, Sister'' (1996) as M'lissa
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1972 births
American television actresses
Living people
St. John's University (New York City) alumni
21st-century American women