Born in Laredo, Texas, Julia Vera grew up in a large family of mixed Indian, Texan and Spanish ancestry before relocating to Los Angeles in 1965. After raising five children, she entered an acting class at age 46, where an agent signed her and launched her screen career.
Vera’s film credits include Speed (1994) and Blow (2001), while television appearances span Dexter, Criminal Minds, CSI: Miam…
