Biography

Zesty, high energy, sexy, stylish - no, it's not the latest trendy nightclub, it's actress/writer/producer Sonia Lozada. Ms. Lozada is a diversely creative, witty Latina. She has been described by casting directors as "a cross between Mae West and Rita Moreno".

Sonia was born in Chicago, IL, the daughter of hard-working Puerto Rican parents. They were strong people, who drilled into her head: never lose your integrity, stay committed to your dreams, and always have a sense of humor about it. Sonia was an entertainer from a very early age-dancing, singing, and telling funny stories. When she could fool her mom by a particularly good show of emotion, she knew she could succeed as an actress.

Sonia moved to Los Angeles, where she got her headshots and started hustling. Since then, Sonia has appeared as an actress on films including Hollywood Homicide and television shows including NYPD Blue, ER, 7th Heaven, Moesha, The George Lopez Show, and General Hospital. Sonia can be funny or serious, and completely obliterates the showbiz stereotype of a Spanish maid.

Sonia's love of music is evident. Throughout the eighties, she gained access to interview and photograph many bands, including Ozomatli, Echo & the Bunnymen, The Clash, and John Lydon of the Sex Pistols. Sonia published a popular fanzine "LOZT" distributed in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, and Seattle. Sonia graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor of Arts in Ethnomusicology. In the mid-nineties, she published an ethnomusicology magazine called "Cielo".

Between acting gigs, Sonia has an ongoing love affair with her sewing machine. She has contributed to fashion shows, costuming for feature films, design houses, and her own house as well.

Currently, Sonia continues to pursue acting roles, while she is looking to produce a feature film she co-authored, "Coffee and Milk", a comedy about contemporary Latin females and their pursuit of an ideal man.

Annemarie Curry

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