Jamila Velazquez

Jamila Velazquez is an American singer and actress, best known for her recurring roles as Sarita in the ABC Family series Twisted and as Laura Calleros on FOX's primetime musical-drama series Empire.

LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNITS14, E4

Acceptable Loss

With Captain Cragen back in the precinct, the SVU squad is in full force and working to expose a sex trafficking operation that enslaves young women. The detectives are on the verge of cracking the case when their efforts are halted by Lieutenant Alexandra Eames, forcing Detective Benson to get creative with the investigation.
LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNITS23, E11

Burning with Rage Forever

A boy disappears after meeting up with an online gamer. Benson suspects her son is being bullied.
EMPIRES2, E5

Be True

Over at Lyon Dynasty, Cookie and Anika work together with Laz to throw “Cookie Lyon’s Block Party,” a big event to launch their company, showcase their artists and premiere a signature Dynasty anthem written by Hakeem. Meanwhile, Jamal gets busy working on his music with Ne-Yo. Also, Hakeem begins a tender romance with the lead singer of his girl group, and Andre takes steps to rid his soul of past sins.
BLUE BLOODSS10, E19

Family Secrets

Sean Reagan gets a match from an unknown relative from a DNA network and tries to find who it is.
EMPIRES2, E6

A High Hope for a Low Heaven

Lucious and Cookie must put aside their differences and work together as parents to protect their family and keep them out of danger. Jamal does his best to get back in the studio and break away from being defined solely as a gay artist, while Hakeem struggles with how to feel and act like a man. Meanwhile, Andre works to shut down a division at Empire, until he discovers a disciple in the midst of Lucious' Gutter Life records.
EMPIRES2, E7

True Love Never

Lucious begins to strategize the ascension of Empire from record label into global music monolith, so he looks into starting a partnership with Jago (guest star Patrick Mulvey), the founder of a music streaming company. Meanwhile, Andre has to twist his newfound values to achieve a delicate balance between his faith and his career, Hakeem begins to work with Laura to turn her into a star and Cookie sets her sights on having Lyon Dynasty be a part of an epic televised charity music event.

Jamila Velazquez

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