Justina Machado
Actress
54 years (Sep 6, 1972)Chicago, Illinois, USA
Known for
Justina Machado is an American actress born in Chicago, Illinois, who led the Netflix revival of the sitcom 'One Day at a Time' as Penelope Alvarez. Earlier in her career she appeared in Steven Spielberg's 'A.I. Artificial Intelligence' and had roles in 'Final Destination 2' and 'The Purge: Anarchy'. Her extensive television work includes guest appearances on 'Grey's Anatomy', 'Bones', and 'The Call'. Machado has become one of the more prominent Latina leads in American television comedy.
Justina Machado
Actress
Known for
Justina Machado is an American actress born in Chicago, Illinois, who led the Netflix revival of the sitcom 'One Day at a Time' as Penelope Alvarez. Earlier in her career she appeared in Steven Spielberg's 'A.I. Artificial Intelligence' and had roles in 'Final Destination 2' and 'The Purge: Anarchy'. Her extensive television work includes guest appearances on 'Grey's Anatomy', 'Bones', and 'The Call'. Machado has become one of the more prominent Latina leads in American television comedy.
Movies: 26 titles
Plays Calli (voice)
Swapped
2026
Plays Tanya
The Purge: Anarchy
2014
Plays Assistant
A.I. Artificial Intelligence
2001
Plays Zee (or whatever her name is) (voice)
The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild
2022
Plays Isabella Hudson
Final Destination 2
2003
Plays Zee (voice)
Ice Age: Boiling Point
2027
Plays nurse
Dragonfly
2002
Plays Rachel
The Call
2013
Plays Henderson
Torque
2004
Plays Linda's Friend in Kitchen
Full Frontal
2002
Plays Jamie Rivera (voice)
Scoob!
2020
Plays Sofia
The Accidental Husband
2008
Plays Maria
Sticks
1998
Plays Amanda
Quit
2015
Plays Karla
Endgame
2015
Plays Carmen Rodriguez - Lady Ticket Taker
She's So Lovely
1997
Plays Rosie Gomez
In the Electric Mist
2009
Plays Right Bob
Fernanda
2022
Plays Prof. Elena Carranza
Finders Keepers
2014
Plays Becky
All Together Now
2020
Plays (segment "Coco & Gigi")
With/In Volume 1
2021
Plays Val Cho
No One Would Tell
1996
Plays Kate
The Throwback
2024
Plays Natalia
Little Fugitive
2006
Plays Mily
Pedro
2008
TV Shows: 36 titles
Plays Carmen (voice)
Elena of Avalor
2016
Plays Vanessa Diaz
Six Feet Under
2001
Plays Penelope Alvarez
One Day at a Time
2017
Plays Darcy Factor
Jane the Virgin
2014
Plays Sunny Estrada
Missing
2003
Plays Carla (voice)
Dragons: The Nine Realms
2021
Plays Brenda
Queen of the South
2016
Plays Pam Acosta
Three Rivers
2009
Plays Lisette Hernandez
Welcome to the Family
2013
Plays Natalie Cruz
PULSE
2025
Plays Ms. Cruz
ER
1994
Plays Dolores Roach
The Horror of Dolores Roach
2023
Plays Mona
Oh Baby
1998
Plays Stephanie Kemp
Private Practice
2007
Plays Eva Muñoz
Matlock
2024
Plays Maya (voice)
Superstore
2015
Plays Sofia Rivera
The Fosters
2013
Plays Angel
Kath & Kim
2008
Plays Cousin Clara
Ugly Betty
2006
Plays Nurse Munos
Switched at Birth
2011
Plays Reina
Devious Maids
2013
Plays Claudia Sanchez
Desperate Housewives
2004
Plays Maritza
Happy's Place
2024
Plays Suzanne Richards
Ghost Whisperer
2005
Plays Laura
Early Edition
1996
Plays Amelia Lopez
Cold Case
2003
Plays Jo
Angel
1999
Plays Lauren
Burn Notice
2007
Plays Anna Nyles
Grey's Anatomy
2005
Plays Emily Burrows
Body of Proof
2011
Latest Trailers
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Ice Age: Boiling Point
Full Filmography
Ice Age: Boiling Point
Zee (voice)
2027
Swapped
Calli (voice)
2026
Matlock
Eva Muñoz
2025Season 2
PULSE
Natalie Cruz
2025Season 1
Happy's Place
Maritza
2024Season 1
The Throwback
Kate
2024
The Horror of Dolores Roach
Dolores Roach · 8 episodes
2023
Dragons: The Nine Realms
Carla (voice)
2023Season 8
Dragons: The Nine Realms
Carla (voice)
2023Season 7
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Justina Machado and where are they from?
Justina Machado is 54 years old, born on September 6, 1972 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Justina Machado?
Justina Machado is best known for roles in A.I. Artificial Intelligence, The Purge: Anarchy, Final Destination 2.
How many movies has Justina Machado been in?
Over a 30-year career (since 1996), Justina Machado has appeared in 26 movies and 36 TV shows.
What was Justina Machado's first movie?
The career of Justina Machado began with No One Would Tell (1996).
What is Justina Machado's most recent movie or series?
Justina Machado's most recent release is Swapped, which premiered on May 1, 2026.
What TV shows has Justina Machado appeared in?
On television, Justina Machado has appeared in Grey's Anatomy, Bones, Desperate Housewives, Ghost Whisperer.
Does Justina Machado have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Justina Machado's upcoming work includes: Ice Age: Boiling Point (2027).
Justina Machado
1972-09-06 · Chicago, Illinois, USA
Justina Milagros Machado is an American actress, known for her roles as Penelope Alvarez on the Netflix and Pop TV sitcom One Day at a Time, Darci Factor in The CW dramedy Jane the Virgin, Vanessa Diaz on the HBO drama Six Feet Under, and Brenda on the USA drama Queen of the South.