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Idalis DeLeón
Born
Idalis M. DeLeón

(1969-06-15) June 15, 1969 (age 55)
Other namesIdalis De Leon
Idalis Deleon
Idalis
Idalis Leon
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actress
  • model
  • television personality
  • television host
Years active1988–present
Known forMTVVJ
(1994–98)
Musical career
Genres
Websiteidali5.wixsite.com/coming-soon

Idalis M. DeLeón (born June 15, 1969) is an American singer, actress, and television host. DeLeón is best known as an MTV VJ from June 1994 until March 1997. DeLeón is also known for her acting roles as Roni De Santos during the fifth season of the sitcom Living Single (1997–1998) and Charity in the 1998 comedy film Ride.[2]

Career

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DeLeón, who is of Puerto Rican ancestry, first began her career in the South Bronx, New York City, as a member of the girl group Seduction, who scored a top ten hit "Two to Make It Right" in 1989.[3] As an entertainment reporter and anchor, DeLeón has worked for VH1, Fox Family, Fox Sports, Access Hollywood, and since 2003 as the weekend hostess for Extra. Since 2004 DeLeón has also been the co-host of the Sí TV show Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. She also has several acting credits including a recurring role on the Sci Fi Channel series The Invisible Man. In 2004, she played the stripper Sophia in eight episodes of Six Feet Under. Her most recent appearances include roles on FX's Nip/Tuck, and as "Concha" on the USA Network's Burn Notice.[4]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1997 B*A*P*S Herself
1998 Ride Charity
1999 Ugly Naked People Rose Short
2000 The Expendables Ver TV movie
Very Mean Men Argentine
Celebrity Tatiana TV movie
2002 Man of the Year Joan
Naked Movie Jodi
2004 Woman Thou Art Loosed Nicole
2005 Brothers in Arms Sheriff Sanchez
2006 Running Scared Divina
2007 Safe Harbour Millie Video
2009 Vicious Circle Helena

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1990 Dionne and Friends Herself/musical guest Episode: "Episode #1.8"
Soul Train Herself/musical guest Episode: "Angela Winbush/David Peaston/Seduction"
1996 Baywatch Herself Episode: "Beachblast"
Moesha Herself Episode: "A Concerted Effort: Part 1 & 2"
1997–98 Living Single Brenda "Roni" De Santos Recurring cast: season 5
1998 Outrageous! Host TV series
1999 The Wayans Bros. Sandra Episode: "Big Brother"
The Love Boat: The Next Wave Pilar Sanchez Episode: "Cuba"
For Your Love Sonya Episode: "The Thanks You Get"
Mondo Picasso Jennifer Rome TV series
The King of Queens Jill Episode: "I, Candy"
2000 Shasta McNasty Maria Episode: "Big Brother"
Beverly Hills, 90210 Julie Episode: "Spring Fever"
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child Guillermina Scarlett (voice) Episode: "Robinita Hood"
2001 The Invisible Man Allianora Recurring cast: season 1
The Beast Sylvia Recurring cast
The District Jennifer Roscoe Episode: "Tug of War"
Men, Women & Dogs Danielle Episode: "Old Dog, New Tricks"
2002 Body & Soul Yolanda Rosales TV series
2003–04 Six Feet Under Sophia Guest: season 3, recurring cast: season 4
2005 Missing Anna Delores Episode: "Phoenix Rising"
2006 Nip/Tuck Gala Gallardo Episode: "Gala Gallardo"
2007 Burn Notice Concha Ramirez Episode: "Broken Rules"
2008 Commuter Confidential Carmen TV series
2017 Sangre Negra Captain Rachel Garcia Episode: "Coupe de E'tat"

References

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  1. ^ "De Leon IDalis". www.facebook.com.
  2. ^ Willis, John; Monush, Barry (May 1, 2000). Screen World 1999. Hal Leonard Corporation. ISBN 9781557834102 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ "Seduction: Singles Chart History". allmusic.com. Retrieved November 11, 2008.
  4. ^ "Burn Notice". USA Network. May 13, 2013.
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