Born in Chicago, Jessica Camacho initially discovered her passion for acting when she took an acting class at the suggestion of a friend, which led her to instantly fall in love with the craft. She then relocated to San Francisco, where she supported herself as a waitress while attending night classes at the prestigious American Conservatory Theatre. This marked the beginning of her journey in the entertainment industry, which would eventually take her to work in theatre and television in Chicago, where she obtained her Screen Actors Guild membership card before settling permanently in Los Angeles.
Camacho is set to star in CBS' highly anticipated legal drama series "All Rise", playing the role of Emily Lopez-Berarro, a tough and determined public defender who is unwavering in her efforts to prove her clients' innocence. The series, written and executive produced by Canadian writer Spottiswood and directed by Mike Robin, delves into the personal and professional lives of the judges, lawyers, clerks, bailiffs, and cops in a Los Angeles county court system. "All Rise" is set to premiere on CBS on September 23, 2019.
In addition to her role in "All Rise", Camacho is also starring in Netflix's sci-fi drama series "Another Life" alongside Katee Sackhoff and Selma Blair. Created by Aaron Martin, "Another Life" centers on astronaut Niko Breckinridge, who is focused on searching for alien intelligence. Camacho will play Michelle Vargas, the crew's aggressive, tell-it-like-it-is communications expert. The series is set to stream internationally on Netflix platforms on July 25, 2019.
Furthermore, Camacho is scheduled to appear in a recurring role on HBO's highly-anticipated superhero series "Watchmen" opposite Regina King, Jeremy Irons, and Don Johnson. Written by Damon Lindelof, the show is based on characters from the iconic graphic novel and is set in an alternate history where superheroes are treated as outlaws.
Camacho's previous credits include a series regular role throughout season two of NBC's action/thriller series "Taken", where she played whip-smart, rule-breaking Army captain Santana. She has also appeared in the DC Comics world, notable for her recurring role as Gypsy on "The Flash" for The CW.
On the film front, Camacho has been seen in "Think Like a Man", "Veronica Mars", and most recently "Roman J. Israel, Esq." opposite Denzel Washington. Her additional television credits include regular roles on "Sleepy Hollow" for FOX and "Last Resort" for ABC, as well as appearances on "Casual", "Frequency", "Harley and the Davidsons", "Minority Report", "Longmire", "Rizzoli & Isles", "Stalker", "Bones", "Castle", "NCIS: Los Angeles", "Hello Ladies", "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit", "Nikita", "Gossip Girl", "The Mentalist", "Dexter", and "Justified".
In terms of her charitable endeavors, Camacho's passions lie in protecting the planet, helping the needy and forgotten, working with groups that help people develop skills and passions that can change their life, and being a voice for abused and neglected animals. She has worked with a handful of organizations over the years to further her voice in these arenas. Currently, Camacho resides in Los Angeles with her pup, Jules.
