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Tia Texada

Full / Real Name: Tia Nicole Tucker
Born: 14 December 1971 (53 years old)
Gender: Female

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Tia Texada is an American actress and singer best known for her role as Sgt. Maritza Cruz on the television drama series Third Watch, from 2002-2005.

She has appeared in numerous feature films including Paulie (1998) , Nurse Betty (2000), Glitter (2001), Phone Booth (2003), and Spartan (2004).

She also has a singing career, and her songs have been featured on shows such as Dawson's Creek.


Television Roles

Show

Character

Tika

Hortencia Goya

Detective Tina Lopez

Gloria Lopez

Ms. Rivera

Evita

Wanda Diaz

Maria Gonzalez

Dr. Sophia Torres

Mariana Ribera

Mariana Ribera

Sgt. Maritza Cruz

Sgt. Maritza Cruz

Sgt. Maritza Cruz


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