Lorraine Vlez Height, Weight, Age, Boyfriend, Family, Facts, Biography

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Lorraine Vélez Quick Info
Height5 ft 4.5 in
Weight60 kg
Date of Birth
Zodiac SignScorpio
Eye ColorDark Brown

Lorraine Vélez is a well distinguished American singer, actress, playwright, who sung the title song of Fame for the CD of Fame The Musical. She is also well known for her performances in the musical theatre. She is the twin sister of actress and producer Lauren Luna Vélez.

Born Name

Lorraine Vélez

Nick Name

Raine, Lori

Sun Sign

Scorpio

Born Place

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Residence

New York City, New York, United States

Nationality

American

Education

Lorraine attended The Ailey Studios after obtaining a scholarship from her high school. She also went to study acting at The Acting Studio in New York under the careful guidance of artistic director James Price.

She also studied Shakespeare with Michael Howard at the Michael Howard Studio. In the past, she also went to Osimo, Italy to learn voice.

Occupation

Singer, Actress

Family

  • Father – José Vélez (New York City Police Department officer)
  • Mother – Socorro Vélez
  • Siblings – Lauren Vélez (Twin Sister) (Actress, Producer). She has 6 more siblings.

Manager

Lorraine is represented by Global Artists.

Genre

Pop

Instruments

Vocals

Labels

Unsigned

Build

Average

Height

5 ft 4½ in or 164 cm

Weight

60 kg or 132 lbs

Boyfriend / Spouse

It is believed that she has a child.

Race / Ethnicity

Multiracial (Hispanic and Black)

She has Mexican ancestry on her father’s side and African ancestry on her mother’s side.

Hair Color

Dark Brown

Eye Color

Dark Brown

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Distinctive Features

She has a beauty spot on the right side of her bottom lip.

Religion

Buddhism

Best Known For

  • Starring in several stage performances such as Fame The Musical, Dreamgirls, and Black Nativity
  • Her appearances in many TV shows and films such as Piñero (2001), Law & Order (2002), and Doctor Who (2008)
  • Singing the titular song Fame for the CD of Fame The Musical (1995)

As a Singer

Lorraine has contributed her vocals skills in many musical theatre acts. She has sung many songs including Without You from Rent.

In 1995, she sang the cover song Fame for a CD of Fame The Musical and also contributed her vocal skills to a 2nd song There She Goes / Fame.

First Film

Lorraine made her theatrical film debut as Tutu in the American biopic Piñero in 2001.

First TV Show

She made her first TV show appearance as Abby Bishop in the crime-drama Law & Order in 2002.

Lorraine Vélez Favorite Things

  • Burrito Treat – Soda Crackers
Source – Instagram

Lorraine Vélez Facts

  • Her parents immigrated to Brooklyn, New York in early 1950s.
  • She was born and brought up in Brooklyn, but later moved to Far Rockaway, Queens along with her family.
  • Lorraine’s father José served as an officer at the New York City Police Department for 13 years. She lost her father to a sudden heart attack in 1993.
  • Lorraine first started singing and acting at the Theater for the New City.
  • She has a dog named Teddy.
  • In the past, she also did theatre acts on the streets.
  • She and her sister are both trained dancer.
  • Follow her on Instagram.

    • Featured Image by Lorraine Vélez / Instagram

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