Zuleyka Silver (born August 2, 1991) is a Mexican-American

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, and the seventh runner-up of the seventh season of

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's ''Nuestra Belleza Latina''.

Early life

Silver was born in

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, Mexico.

Career

Commencing her acting career by debuting in the television film ''The Strip'' (2010), Silver has frequently appeared in episodes of popular television series such as '' 90210'', ''

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'', and ''

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''. In 2009, she auditioned for ''

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s third season, where she finished as the second runner-up. In 2013, she auditioned for ''

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'', representing her home country Mexico, where she portrayed acclaimed Mexican actress

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in a photo shoot, and had the opportunity to portray María José Tenorio, a character from

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's acting debut film ''

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''. She portrayed Anna in the Canadian horror

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'', in which she co-starred with

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, Slaine, Nicole Arianna Fox,

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and

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. She also played the role of Daniela Welker in the TV series ''

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''. In 2016, she appeared in one episode of the American TV series '' Code Black'' playing the role of Kamilla. In 2016, she appeared in one episode of the American TV series ''

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'' playing the role of Isabel. In 2017, she appeared in the episode "Potato Salad, a Broomstick, and Dad’s Whiskey" of the American TV series ''

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'' playing the role of Selena. In August 2022, it was announced that Silver has joined the cast of CBS’ ''

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'' as a high-powered executive named Audra Charles who’s lured to town by one of Genoa City’s business icons. She first appeared on the soap in September 22, 2022, in a recurring role.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Silver, Zuleyka 1991 births Living people Mexican film actresses Mexican television actresses American film actresses American television actresses Naturalized citizens of the United States Mexican female models American female models Actresses from Baja California Mexican emigrants to the United States People from Tijuana 21st-century Mexican women