ABC’s drama pilot Promised Land hit the screens on January 24, 2022, and there appeared Andres Velez with his first major TV role as an immigrant named “Carlos Rincón.” His character was depicted as one of the contenders eyeing that million-dollar Sonoma Valley’s Vineyard.
Let’s get to know this star a little more as this Andres Velez Bio proceeds.
Andres Velez On Promised Land
Generational wealth can be a gift as well as a curse for some, and this was exactly what made Promised Land so interesting to watch. The series circled Joe Sandoval (owner of Sonoma Valley’s Heritage House Vineyard and the family patriarch) who’s made quite a few enemies on his quest for the American Dream.
So, among the multiple characters wanting a piece of that invaluable vineyard (including Joe’s ex-wife Margaret), Andres’ character “Carlos Rincón” makes it into the scene as Billy’s brother who initially had a plan of his own to take over the winery.
But in his quest to find his brother and work his way upward the winey, Carlos meets Juana Sánchez, a young woman who dreams of becoming a teacher. Together, they then tie their fortunes and pursue a dream of their own.
Carlos will certainly develop into an interesting character in the future, and the proof of it is ABC labeling him as Promised Land’s “lead” on their official page.
Talking about making his debut on a feature film, Andres shared, “My first feature is been a dream come true… It feels like, ‘I don’t need to get paid to do this.’ It’s been the best thing I could have asked for.”
As for what got this actor so interesting in the series was its resemblance to a play. “It reminded me of a play almost. It all takes place in one location, very character-driven, the human iteration between them like beings out the story,” Andres explained.
Joining Andres this season were his co-stars — Bellamy Young (as Margaret Honeycroft), Cecilia Suárez (as Lettie Sandoval), Christina Ochoa (as Veronica Sandoval), Mariel Molino (as Carmen Sandoval), Tonatiuh Elizarraraz (as Antonio Sandoval), and Augusto Aguilera (as Mateo Flores).
Andres Velez Age
Andres Velez was reportdlty born in Nov 1990. So, that would make him 31 years of age in 2021 if the data is true. However, he didn’t look 31 to us.
Does Andres Velez Have A Girlfriend?
Yes, Andres Velez did have a girlfriend and she is a South African/American actress Lizinke Kruger @lizinkekruger.
Andres and his girlfriend, Lizinke started their relationship before 2019, and since have graced each other’s socials quite a few times (and always with lovely captions). For instance, when Andres’ movie Coyote Lake hit the halls in 2019, the pair made it to the Vintage Cinemas Los Feliz 3, and Lizinke took a pic from that day on IG to caption, “proud of you, love!”
Talking more about Andres’s girlfriend, Lizinke is a 5′ 10½” (179 cm) actress who was popular for appearing on TV on shows like Hermit (2020), Mathilda (2019), A Secret (2019), and music videos like The Presets: Do What You Want, Candy Apple Love, Stereo Kids, and a few more.
Also, she’s graced theater shows like — Nightwalk in the Chinese Garden, A Memoir of a Warsaw Uprising, All is True, Vinegar Tom, Society, The Glass Menagerie, and Bitter Ters of Petra Von Kant.
Lizinke is fluent in Afrikaans and spoke dialects — South African English, Standard American, General American, RP, and MLE.
Andres Velez Height
Andres Velez stands tall at a height of 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm).
Mentioning his distinct features, Andres has lightly curled hair, brown eyes, and comparatively smaller lips.
Andres Velez Net Worth
Andres Velez garnered a net worth of under $100 thousand by 2022.
An actor by profession, Andres made his feature film debut in the 2022 series Promised Land. But even before that, he had already landed roles on movies and TV shows like Made for Love (2021), Night Teeth (2021), Coast (2021), Coyote Lake (2019), and Too Old to Die Young (2019).
Aside from acting, Andres also worked as a voice actor for various projects including Play Ball (2018), Hellfire (2016), and Commuters (2016).
Trivia: Back in October 2020, Andres took it to his IG to write a 7-page post, tired of suffering Latin excursion in the entertainment industry. To summarise, he wanted — no stories about the Latinx without the actual Latinx, greenlighting their projects about Latinx, and also including Latinx for non-Latinx projects.
Is Andres Velez On Instagram?
Yes, as of Jan 2022, find Andres on Instagram @andresmvelez with 7.8K followers.
Most of his posts then promoted his movies and TV shows.
Related FAQs
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Where Is Andres Velez From?
Andres is reportedly a Florida native.
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What Do We Know About Andres Velez Family?
This actor comes from a Latinx family, and his Jimmy-Fallon-looking dad is a navy veteran.
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Is Andres Velez Gay?
No, Andres Velez isn’t gay.
The last we saw him, the actor was still with his girlfriend Lizinke Kruger in mid-2020.
