Lisseth Chavez
Acting • Born 1989-05-25
Biography
Lisseth Chavez (born May 25, 1989 in California) is an American actress with Salvadoran roots, known for her roles in series such as Chicago P.D., The Rookie, and DC's Legends of Tomorrow. Lisseth Chavez began her career as a model and made her first television appearance in 2009 on the reality show True Beauty. Her acting career developed through guest roles in well-known series to regular roles: The Fosters (2017–2018): As Ximena Sinfuego in 13 episodes; Chicago P.D. (2019): As Vanessa Rojas, a junior officer in the Intelligence Unit; DC's Legends of Tomorrow (2021): As Esperanza “Spooner” Cruz, a main role in seasons 6 and 7; The Rookie (2022–2025): As Celina Juarez, a recurring role over several seasons. She has also made guest appearances in series such as Lucifer, Grey's Anatomy, Shameless, S.W.A.T., Rizzoli & Isles, and Southland. In 2020, Chavez received an Imagen Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Chicago P.D.
Filmography
18 credits
One of Us
Movie • 2017
Haley Cooper
Terror Eyes
Movie • 2021
Rebecca
DC's Legends of Tomorrow
TV • 2016
Esperanza 'Spooner' Cruz
Chicago Med
TV • 2015
Vanessa Rojas
Rush Hour
TV • 2016
T-Shirt Shop Clerk
Lucifer
TV • 2016
Nikki
The Fosters
TV • 2013
Ximena Sinfuego
The Night Shift
TV • 2014
Ana
The OA
TV • 2016
Carmen
The Rookie
TV • 2018
Celina Juarez
Murder in the First
TV • 2014
Skylar Jennings
Grey's Anatomy
TV • 2005
Kate Endris
Station 19
TV • 2018
Kathleen Noonan
Rizzoli & Isles
TV • 2010
Carmen
One Day at a Time
TV • 2017
Young Lydia
Chicago P.D.
TV • 2014
Vanessa Rojas
Chicago Fire
TV • 2012
Vanessa Rojas
S.W.A.T.
TV • 2017
Ariana