Judy Reyes: Summary

Recent Role:: Nurse Carla Espinosa on Scrubs

Gender:: Female

Birthday:: 11-5-1967

Birthplace:: Bronx, New York, USA

Judy Reyes portrays the caring but slightly jaded nurse Carla Espinosa on NBC's comedy series "Scrubs." "I really admire Carla � she's smart and sassy and a very good nurse," says Reyes. "I like that she remains confident and unapologetic in a world where nurses don't receive the same respect as doctors."

Reyes grew up in the Bronx and became interested in acting while attending Hunter College in Manhattan. In 1992, she landed her first major acting role in the independent feature film "Jack and His Friends" opposite Sam Rockwell, and went on to perform extensively in the theater. She is particularly proud of her work with the Labyrinth Theatre Company, a multi-cultural acting space in Manhattan where she is a founding member and has served as both actor and producer on numerous productions over the past 10 years.

Reyes' television credits include several guest appearances as Tina on "Oz," a role she reprises in the upcoming season of the gritty cable series. Additionally, she appeared in "The Sopranos" and "100 Centre Street." She also starred in several television movies, including "John Sanford's Mind Prey" (with Eriq La Salle of NBC's "ER") and "The Prosecutors."

Among Reyes' feature-film credits are "Bringing Out the Dead" with Nicolas Cage and the independent film "Went to Coney Island on a Mission from God, Be Back at Five." She will also appear in the upcoming film "Washington Heights." Additionally, Reyes acted in and co-produced (with her husband) "Taino," a short film which will be screened at the upcoming Los Angeles Latino Film Festival and is expected to be shown on a premier cable channel this summer.

Reyes lives in New York with her husband, writer/director Edwin M. Figueroa. In addition to acting, Reyes looks forward to producing more independent films. Judy Reyes portrays the caring but slightly jaded nurse Carla Espinosa on NBC's comedy series "Scrubs." "I really admire Carla � she's smart and sassy and a very good nurse," says Reyes. "I like that she remains confident and unapologetic in a world where nurses don't receive the same respect as doctors."

Reyes grew up in the Bronx and became interested in...

Judy Reyes - Between Takes

TV.com chatted with Judy on the red carpet about Scrubs' move to ABC and what to expect in the next season.

Posted: 09/30/08
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Nurse Espinosa removing Scrubs
Judy Reyes says upcoming season is her last on ABC's hospital comedy; lead Braff, creator Lawrence also likely out.
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Jacky1989
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Judy Reyes is a very talented actress, a wonderful singer and dancer and a very beautiful woman. She is one of my favorite TV show actresses. ...Continue »
I haven't seen a lot of stuff Judy Reyes has done except for Scrubs - and I absoluteley love her on this show. She is a very talented actress and has a funny way that makes me laugh. She has a lot of comedy talent and can play the neurotic and crazy parts as good as the heart-warming and sad parts.
As seen on the Scrubs episode "My Musical" she is a wonderful dancer and has got a very nice singing voice (She proved that before on Scrubs, I think). Her solo in the musical episode of Scrubs is still in my ears and impressed me very much.
She is very beautiful and in my opionion very underated and not mentioned as often as for example Sarah Chalke is.
I hope in future we'll see more of her and she will stay as nice as I think she is based on her interviews. And I think somehow that it is a good thing that there isn't that much hype about her because this way she can be regarded as the actress she is and not as another celebrity girl.
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