Emily Rios (born April 27, 1989)[1] is an American actress and model. She is best known for her role as Andrea Cantillo on the AMC series Breaking Bad. In 2013, she began portraying newspaper reporter Adriana Mendez on the FX series The Bridge.[2] She also appeared as Lucía Villanueva in the FX drama Snowfall.[3]
Early life
Rios is of Mexican descent and was raised as a Jehovah's Witness.[4]
Career
Rios was professionally discovered during a day out at a shopping mall. She appeared in the 2005 short film For Them and the 2006 film Quinceañera. In 2008, she appeared in the independent film Vicious Circle. She has also had recurring roles in the television series Friday Night Lights, Men of a Certain Age, Breaking Bad, The Bridge and From Dusk till Dawn: The Series. She portrayed Lucia Villanueva, the daughter of a Mexican crime boss, on the drama Snowfall, which debuted on FX on July 5, 2017.[3] She departed the show after the second season, and made no return appearances for the remainder of the show.[5][6]