Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1972-09-06
- Born Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Also Known As:
Justina Milagros Machado, جاستینا ماچادو
Justina Machado
Justina Machado is an accomplished American actress of Puerto Rican descent, born on September 6, 1972, in Chicago, Illinois. She rose to prominence for her critically acclaimed role as Vanessa Diaz on the HBO drama Six Feet Under, a performance that earned her a Screen Actors Guild Award as part of the ensemble cast. Machado is perhaps best known for starring as Penelope Alvarez in the Netflix and Pop TV reboot of One Day at a Time, where she portrayed a single mother and Army veteran, a role that brought her multiple Imagen Awards and wide praise for its authentic and heartfelt portrayal of a Latino family. Her film credits include Final Destination 2, The Call, and The Purge: Anarchy, while her television appearances span from Jane the Virgin to Queen of the South and The Horror of Dolores Roach. In addition to live-action roles, Machado has also worked extensively in voice acting, including roles in Elena of Avalor and The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild, where she voiced Zee. With a career spanning over three decades, Machado is recognized for her talent, versatility, and advocacy for greater Latino representation in Hollywood.
