Julia Vera
Julia Vera is one of the more persistent actresses of her generation known to audiences from a long list of titles rather than from one. The single most recognizable credit is 'Ant-Man and the Wasp', playing Luis' Abuelita. She appears in 'Speed' too. Casting directors have gone to her for thriller more than for anything else. The career has been split between cinema and television rather than settled in either.
Julia Vera
26 Movies · 27 Series
Julia Vera is one of the more persistent actresses of her generation known to audiences from a long list of titles rather than from one. The single most recognizable credit is 'Ant-Man and the Wasp', playing Luis' Abuelita. She appears in 'Speed' too. Casting directors have gone to her for thriller more than for anything else. The career has been split between cinema and television rather than settled in either.
Movies
Plays Luis' Abuelita
Ant-Man and the Wasp
2018
Plays ABC Appliance Owner
The Little Things
2021
Plays Additional Bus Passenger
Speed
1994
Plays Clara Blanca
Blow
2001
Plays Mexican Nun
The Net
1995
Plays Vicki
The Glass House
2001
Plays Esmerelda
The Ridiculous 6
2015
Plays Doña Gorgonia
Real Women Have Curves
2002
Plays Madre
Gas Food Lodging
1992
Plays Socorro Luna
Case 347
2020
Plays Teresa
Safe House
1998
Plays Luz
The Old Ways
2021
Plays Doña
Not Forgotten
2009
Plays Rosario
The Quarry
2020
Plays Ramona Ramirez
Pumpkin
2002
Plays Oleta Diaz
All Souls Day: Dia de los Muertos
2005
Plays Yaya
Carnivora
2024
Plays Arcelia
The Virgin of Juarez
2006
Plays Hopi Woman
Role of a Lifetime
2002
Plays Mother
Staccato Purr of the Exhaust
1996
Plays Wela
Turnover
2019
Plays Abuela
All She Can
2011
Plays Montana
Man in the Chair
2007
Plays Mrs. Galvin
Lady Avenger
1988
TV Shows
Plays Luisa (voice)
Elena of Avalor
2016
Plays Maria
This Fool
2022
Plays Lana Chee
The X-Files
1993
Plays Alma Pinedo
Zoo
2015
Plays Old Marina
The Finder
2012
Plays Sister Rafaela
Air America
1998
Plays Cleaning Woman
Six Feet Under
2001
Plays Marisol Fuentes
CSI: Miami
2002
Plays Mrs. Gutierrez
The Division
2001
Plays Housekeeper
Beverly Hills, 90210
1990
Plays Catalina's Mother
My Name Is Earl
2005
Plays Inez
Fastlane
2002
Plays Maria Sanchez (2003)
Cold Case
2003
Plays Mother
Reno 911!
2003
Plays Old Mexican Woman
V.I.P.
1998
Plays Maria
Dharma & Greg
1997
Plays Concepción
Will & Grace
1998
Plays Old Cuban Woman
Dexter
2006
Plays Abuela
The Shield
2002
Plays Reina
ER
1994
Plays Lupe Trejo
Criminal Minds
2005
Plays Silvas' Maid
Bones
2005
Plays Marisol
The Inside
2005
Plays Lupe
Raising Hope
2010
Plays Woman
L.A. Doctors
1998
Plays Ramirez
Love Bites
2011
Plays Custodian
House of Lies
2012
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The Old Ways
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Made in America
Martina
2025
Film
Carnivora
Yaya
2024
Film
This Fool
Maria · 20 episodes
2022–
TV
The Old Ways
Luz
2021
Film
The Little Things
ABC Appliance Owner
2021
Film
The Quarry
Rosario
2020
Film
Case 347
Socorro Luna
2020
Film
Turnover
Wela
2019
Film
Ant-Man and the Wasp
Luis' Abuelita
2018
Film
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Julia Vera and where are they from?
Julia Vera is 85 years old, born on January 23, 1941 in Laredo, Texas, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Julia Vera?
Julia Vera is best known for roles in Ant-Man and the Wasp, Speed, Blow.
How many movies has Julia Vera been in?
Over a 38-year career (since 1988), Julia Vera has appeared in 26 movies and 27 TV shows.
What was Julia Vera's first movie?
The career of Julia Vera began with Lady Avenger (1988).
What is Julia Vera's most recent movie or series?
Julia Vera's most recent release is Made in America, which premiered on September 19, 2025.
What TV shows has Julia Vera appeared in?
On television, Julia Vera has appeared in Dexter, Criminal Minds, The X-Files, Bones.
Julia Vera
1941-01-23 · Laredo, Texas, USA
Julia Vera is an American actress and voice actress best known for her role as Luisa in the animated fantasy-adventure series Elena of Avalor.