Luna Lauren Vélez (born November 2, 1964) is an American actress. Her most notable television roles are as María LaGuerta on Showtime's Dexter, Detective Nina Moreno on Fox's New York Undercover ...

Christina Milian who plays the younger Maria LaGuerta, immediately captures the same essence from Lauren Velez’s portrayal in the original series, such as her tendency to take the moral high ground.

Los Angeles, CA - May 22, 2023: Luna Lauren Velez at the Junket Photo Call for Columbia Pictures’ SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills.