Stephanie Sigman is a Mexican-American actress who gained prominence with her role in the 2011 film Miss Bala.
She has appeared in several notable films, including Spectre and Annabelle: Creation, and starred in the Netflix series Narcos and S.W.A.T. as Jessica Cortez.
Sigman is married to Brian Andrew Mendoza and has one child.
Siblings
Sigman has two siblings, Salvador and Kenneth Ray Sigman who is known for his involvement in sports, particularly baseball.
Kenneth has played professionally, showcasing the athletic talent that runs in the family.
While specific details about his career achievements may not be widely publicized, he has been recognized for his skills in the sport.
Career
Sigman began her acting career in Mexican cinema and television.
Her early work included appearances in telenovelas, which helped her gain recognition in the Latin American entertainment industry.
However, her breakout role came in 2011 with Miss Bala, directed by Gerardo Naranjo.
In this film, she played Laura Guerrero, a young woman who becomes embroiled in the violent world of drug trafficking after entering a beauty pageant.
The film was critically acclaimed and showcased Sigman’s talent, earning her international attention.
Following the success of Miss Bala, Sigman transitioned to Hollywood, where she continued to build her filmography.
One of her notable roles was in Spectre, where she starred as Estrella, a Bond girl opposite Daniel Craig.
This role was significant as it made her one of the few Mexican actresses to appear in a James Bond film.
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Her performance contributed to the film’s global appeal and showcased her ability to hold her own alongside established actors in a major franchise.
In Annabelle: Creation, she played Sister Charlotte in this horror prequel to Annabelle.
The film was a commercial success and further solidified her presence in the horror genre, demonstrating her versatility as an actress.
In addition to her film work, Stephanie Sigman has made notable contributions to television.
She portrayed Valeria Vélez in Netflix’s Narcos, a journalist involved with Pablo Escobar during the height of Colombia’s drug wars.
Her role in this critically acclaimed series allowed her to reach a broader audience and showcased her ability to tackle complex characters.
Additionally, she starred as Jessica Cortez in the action drama series S.W.A.T.
In this role, she portrayed a strong, intelligent police officer and team leader of the S.W.A.T. unit, breaking stereotypes often associated with women in law enforcement roles.
This character further established her as a leading actress on television.
Awards and accolades
Sigman has received recognition for her performances, though she has not won any major awards as of now.
Her breakthrough role in the 2011 film Miss Bala garnered critical acclaim and was Mexico’s entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards, although it did not receive a nomination.
Sigman was nominated for a Dublin Film Critics’ Circle Award in 2011 for her performance in this film.
She made history as the first Mexican Bond girl in Spectre, which further elevated her profile in Hollywood.
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