E-mail a friendApril 27, 2004
Rep. Loretta Sanchez focuses on the deployment of U.S. troops in Iraq. Actress Constance Marie shares how she happened upon two primetime starring roles.
Rep. Loretta Sanchez
Rep. Loretta Sanchez
California Rep. Loretta Sanchez began her political career in '96 by narrowly defeating the GOP incumbent in a conservative district. A moderate, she rose quickly through the ranks to become one of the most influential leaders in the House. She's the third-ranking Democrat on the Homeland Security Committee. Before her election, Rep. Sanchez had her own financial consulting business and was a president of the National Society of Hispanic MBAs.
Constance Marie
Constance Marie
Constance Marie juggles roles in two primetime series: PBS's American Family and ABC's George Lopez. Before moving into acting, she danced in the underground club scene. Marie's portrayal of a woman twice her age in the film, Selena, made her one of Hollywood's most sought-after actresses. Determined not to perpetuate stereotypes, she won't accept roles that show her ethnicity in an unflattering light.