ABC’s Promised Land pilot debuted on January 24, 2022, and Andres Velez appeared in his first major television role as an immigrant named “Carlos Rincón.” His character is described as one of the top candidates eyeing a multimillion-dollar Vineyard in the Sonoma Valley.
Let’s learn more about this star through Andres Velez Biography below.
Andres Velez to the promised land
Generational wealth can be both a gift and a curse for some, and that’s exactly what makes Promised Land so fun to watch. The film centers on Joe Sandoval (owner of Heritage House Vineyard in Sonoma Valley and family patriarch) who makes quite a few enemies in his pursuit of the American Dream.
So, among the many characters who want a piece of that priceless vineyard (including Joe’s ex-wife Margaret), Andres’ character “Carlos Rincón” pops into the scene as Billy’s brother, who initially has his own plans to take over the winery.
But on his journey to find his brother and rise in the winemaking profession, Carlos meets Juana Sánchez, a young woman who dreams of becoming a teacher. Together, they bond and pursue their own dreams.
Carlos will definitely develop into an interesting character in the future, and as evidenced by ABC labeling him as the “main character” of Promised Land on their official site.
Speaking about his feature film debut, Andres shared, “My first feature film was a dream come true… It was like, ‘I don’t need to get paid to do this.’ It was the best thing I could have ever asked for.”
As for what makes the series so interesting to the actor, it’s its resemblance to a play. “It almost reminds me of a play. Everything takes place in one location, it’s very character-driven, the repetition of people between them is like creatures outside of the story,” Andres explains.
Joining Andres this season are his co-stars — Bellamy Young (as Margaret Honeycroft), Cecilia Suárez (as Lettie Sandoval), Christina Ochoa (as Veronica Sandoval), Mariel Molino (as Carmen Sandoval), Tonatiuh Elizarraraz (as Antonio Sandoval) and Augusto Aguilera (as Mateo Flores).
Andres Velez’s age
Andres Velez is said to have been born in November 1990. So if the data is correct, he will be 31 years old in 2021. However, to us, he does not look 31 years old.
Does Andres Velez have a girlfriend?
Yes, Andres Velez has a girlfriend and she is South African/American actress Lizinke Kruger @lizinkekruger.
Andres and his girlfriend Lizinke began their relationship before 2019, and have graced each other’s social media pages quite a few times since then (and always with adorable captions). For example, when Andres’s film Coyote Lake came out in 2019, the couple went to Vintage Cinemas Los Feliz 3, and Lizinke posted a photo from that day on IG with the caption, “proud of you, love!”
Talking more about Andres’ girlfriend, Lizinke is a 5′ 10½” (179 cm) tall actress known for appearing in television shows such as Hermit (2020), Mathilda (2019), A Secret (2019) and music videos such as The Presets: Do What You Want, Candy Apple Love, Stereo Kids and several others.
Additionally, she has appeared in plays such as — Nightwalk in the Chinese Garden, A Memoir of a Warsaw Uprising, All is True, Vinegar Tom, Society, The Glass Menagerie and Bitter Ters of Petra Von Kant.
Lizinke is fluent in Afrikaans and speaks several dialects — South African English, Standard American English, General American English, RP and MLE.
Andres Velez Height
Andres Velez is 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) tall.
Talking about his distinctive features, Andres has slightly curly hair, brown eyes and relatively small lips.
Andres Velez Net Worth
Andres Velez has a net worth of under $100 thousand as of 2022.
As a professional actor, Andres made his feature film debut in the 2022 series Promised Land. But even before that, he had roles in films and television series such as Made for Love (2021), Night Teeth (2021), Coast (2021), Coyote Lake (2019), and Too Old to Die Young (2019).
In addition to acting, Andres has also voiced roles in various projects, including Play Ball (2018), Hellfire (2016), and Commuters (2016).
Interesting Facts: In October 2020, Andres wrote a 7-page IG post, fed up with having to endure the travesty of Latinos in the entertainment industry. In short, he wanted — no Latinx stories without actual Latinx people, greenlighting their projects about Latinx people, and including Latinx people in non-Latinx projects as well.
Is Andres Velez on Instagram?
Yes, as of January 2022, find Andres on Instagram @andresmvelez with 7.8k followers.
Most of his posts promote his movies and TV shows.
Related FAQs
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Where is Andres Velez from?
Andres is believed to be a native of Florida.
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What do we know about the Andres Velez family?
The actor comes from a Latino family, and his Jimmy-Fallon lookalike father is a Navy veteran.
No, Andres Velez is not gay.
The last time we saw him, the actor was still with girlfriend Lizinke Kruger in mid-2020.