| Paula Garcés | |
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| Born: | March 20, 1974 Medellin, Colombia |
| Role: | Tina Hanlon |
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Paula Garcés (born March 20, 1974; age 51) played Patrol Officer Tina Hanlon on The Shield between Season 5 and Season 7.
Biography and career[]
Paula Garcés was born in Medellín, Colombia to a fisherman and a schoolteacher. At an early age, she moved to the United States growing up in Spanish Harlem, New York. She started gaining attention after starring in the 2002 teen sci-fi film Clockstoppers and is perhaps better known for her work in the comedy trilogy of Harold and Kumar movies. In 2010, Garcés guest-starred on the SyFy Channel original series Warehouse 13, which also features CCH Pounder. she has also had some success as a comic book writer.
Garcés married Antonio Hernández in 2002. They own a restaurant in New York City called "From Earth to You Cafe".
Paula Garcés' height is 5' 5" (1.65 m).
The Shield credits[]
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- Garcés provided DVD audio commentary for the following episodes:
- Season 5: "Enemy of Good" (with Catherine Dent, Guy Ferland and Michael Jace)
- Season 5: "Tapa Boca" (with Elizabeth Craft, Sarah Fain, Laura Harring and Jay Karnes)
Awards and nominations[]
- See also: The Shield's awards and honors
| Organization | Year | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALMA Awards | 2008 | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Television Series | ✕ |
| 2009 | Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series | ✕ |
Selected filmography[]
- Aftermath (2021)
- Adult Beginners (2014)
- The Maid's Room (2013)
- A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas (2011)
- Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008)
- Man of the House (2005)
- Che Guevara (2005)
- Clockstoppers (2002)
Television appearances
- Freeridge (2023)
- Chicago Med (2022)
- On My Block (2018-2021)
- Major Crimes (2017)
- Warehouse 13 (2010-2014)
- Devious Maids (2013)
- Breakout Kings (2011)
- Defying Gravity (2009)
- The Shield (2006-2008)
- CSI: Miami (2003, 2007)
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2005)
- The Guiding Light (1999-2001)
