Lidia Porto

Lidia Porto

62 · Born: Feb 7, 1963

Personal Details

BornFeb 7, 1963 Barranquilla, Colombia

Biography

Lidia Porto, a talented actress, is widely recognized for her captivating portrayal of Amara de Escalones in the Epix original series Get Shorty, which premiered in 2017. Born in Barranquilla, Colombia, Lidia spent her formative years in her hometown as well as in Houston, Texas, where she was raised. Currently, she resides in Los Angeles, California.

Throughout her illustrious career, Lidia has garnered numerous accolades and recognition. In 2019, she was honored with a "Lifetime Achievement Award" from the Gulf Coast Film and TV Festival, a testament to her dedication and contributions to the industry. Additionally, she was featured in the article "Scene Stealers of Peak TV" published in the Los Angeles Times.

In 2016, Lidia's outstanding performance in the short film Doris earned her the prestigious "Mejor Interpretación Femenina" award at the Festival de Cine Social in Toledo, Spain. Moreover, her work was nominated by the Official Latino Film Festival. Her impressive range as an actress has also led her to explore various other creative pursuits, including voiceover acting, writing, directing, and producing Interactive Media.

Lidia's passion for storytelling extends beyond the screen, as she has developed Applied Theatre Projects focused on Cancer Prevention. She has also served on multiple boards for various arts organizations, using her platform to support the development of projects that celebrate multicultural life and promote diversity.

Lidia's personal life is just as inspiring as her professional endeavors. Her son, Mateo Mpinduzi-Mott, is also an accomplished actor, further solidifying Lidia's status as a talented and influential figure in the entertainment industry.

Career

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2022
Rattled!
Rattled! as Rosa
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2021
Queenpins
Queenpins as Mrs. Flores
{"id":103836393,"title":"Mr. Mayor","year":2021,"character":"Maria Hernandez","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/mr-mayor","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5eq2so4gt6o0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5eq2so4gt6o0.jpg"},"released":1}
Mr. Mayor
Mr. Mayor as Maria Hernandez
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2019
{"id":112212,"title":"Running Wild","year":"2017","character":"Octavia","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/running-wild-2017","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_112212.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_112212.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
Running Wild
Running Wild as Octavia
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Get Shorty
Get Shorty as Amara De Escalones
{"id":12107,"title":"American Housewife","year":2016,"character":"Luz","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/american-housewife","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3h75qnbp011g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3h75qnbp011g.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
{"id":99468,"title":"Girl Missing","year":"2015","character":"Theresa","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/girl-missing-2015","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_99468.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_99468.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
Girl Missing
Girl Missing as Theresa
{"id":28891,"title":"Dope","year":"2015","character":"Marta","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dope","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/58aramei0gn0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/58aramei0gn0.jpg"},"released":1}
Dope
Dope as Marta
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I Didn't Do It
I Didn't Do It as Abuelita
{"id":11616,"title":"Horrible Bosses 2","year":"2014","character":"Lupe","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/horrible-bosses-2","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1j4tmd98sg58.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1j4tmd98sg58.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
{"id":1241,"title":"Scary Movie V","year":"2013","character":"Maria","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/scary-movie-v","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/t8k74p7g0ok0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/t8k74p7g0ok0.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
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Angels Sing
Angels Sing as Rosalba
{"id":7010,"title":"Extract","year":"2009","character":"Gabriella","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/extract","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5dpus4oimu90.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5dpus4oimu90.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
Extract
Extract as Gabriella
{"id":3378,"title":"Idiocracy","year":"2006","character":"Female Reporter","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/idiocracy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1en7ndkj8vng.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1en7ndkj8vng.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
Idiocracy
Idiocracy as Female Reporter
{"id":151357,"title":"Heartless","year":"2005","character":"Carla Arujo","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/heartless-2005","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_151357.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_151357.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
Heartless
Heartless as Carla Arujo
{"id":865,"title":"RocketMan","year":"1997","character":"Gary's Nurse","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rocketman","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6rkhc64jffp0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6rkhc64jffp0.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
RocketMan
RocketMan as Gary's Nurse
{"id":15587,"title":"She Fought Alone","year":"1995","character":"Receptionist","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/she-fought-alone","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_15587.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_15587.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
She Fought Alone
She Fought Alone as Receptionist