Quick Facts
Born:
1989-05-25
Birthplace:
California, USA
Credits:
18 Total Roles
Lisseth Chavez
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Biography
Lisseth Chavez (born May 25, 1989 in California) is an American actress with Salvadoran roots, known for her roles in series such as Chicago P.D., The Rookie, and DC's Legends of Tomorrow.
Lisseth Chavez began her career as a model and made her first television appearance in 2009 on the reality show True Beauty. Her acting career developed through guest roles in well-known series to regular roles: The Fosters (2017–2018): As Ximena Sinfuego in 13 episodes; Chicago P.D. (2019): As Vanessa Rojas, a junior officer in the Intelligence Unit; DC's Legends of Tomorrow (2021): As Esperanza “Spooner” Cruz, a main role in seasons 6 and 7; The Rookie (2022–2025): As Celina Juarez, a recurring role over several seasons. She has also made guest appearances in series such as Lucifer, Grey's Anatomy, Shameless, S.W.A.T., Rizzoli & Isles, and Southland.
In 2020, Chavez received an Imagen Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Chicago P.D.
Lisseth Chavez began her career as a model and made her first television appearance in 2009 on the reality show True Beauty. Her acting career developed through guest roles in well-known series to regular roles: The Fosters (2017–2018): As Ximena Sinfuego in 13 episodes; Chicago P.D. (2019): As Vanessa Rojas, a junior officer in the Intelligence Unit; DC's Legends of Tomorrow (2021): As Esperanza “Spooner” Cruz, a main role in seasons 6 and 7; The Rookie (2022–2025): As Celina Juarez, a recurring role over several seasons. She has also made guest appearances in series such as Lucifer, Grey's Anatomy, Shameless, S.W.A.T., Rizzoli & Isles, and Southland.
In 2020, Chavez received an Imagen Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Chicago P.D.
Known For
Lucifer
Nikki
Grey's Anatomy
Kate Endris
The Rookie
Celina Juarez
Chicago P.D.
Vanessa Rojas
DC's Legends of Tomorrow
Esperanza 'Spooner' Cruz
Chicago Fire
Vanessa Rojas
S.W.A.T.
Ariana
Station 19
Kathleen Noonan
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Terror Eyes MOVIE | Rebecca |
| 2018 | The Rookie TV | Celina Juarez |
| 2018 | Station 19 TV | Kathleen Noonan |
| 2017 | S.W.A.T. TV | Ariana |
| 2017 | One of Us MOVIE | Haley Cooper |
| 2017 | One Day at a Time TV | Young Lydia |
| 2016 | The OA TV | Carmen |
| 2016 | Rush Hour TV | T-Shirt Shop Clerk |
| 2016 | Lucifer TV | Nikki |
| 2016 | DC's Legends of Tomorrow TV | Esperanza 'Spooner' Cruz |