Karina Arroyave
Career
First Appearances: - Lean On Me (1989) as Maria
Most Important Roles: - One Eight Seven (1997) as Rita Martinez
- Friends at Last (1995) as Ramona
- The Reunion (2024) as Marguerite
- Trial by Jury (1994) as Mercedes
- The Cowboy Way (1994) as Rosa
- Adrift in Manhattan (2007) as Christina
- You Can't Stay Here (2023) as Samantha
- Crash (2005) as Elizabeth
- Lean On Me (1989) as Maria
- Holy Rollers (2010) as Fabric Customer
Career Highlights: - One Eight Seven (1997)
- Friends at Last (1995)
- The Reunion (2024)
- Trial by Jury (1994)
- The Cowboy Way (1994)
- Adrift in Manhattan (2007)
- You Can't Stay Here (2023)
- Crash (2005)
- Lean On Me (1989)
- Holy Rollers (2010)
Full Biography
Karina Arroyave, born on July 16, 1969, is a Colombian-American actress known for her roles as dedicated teachers in several films. She played Jamey Farrell in '24', and has appeared in three movies ('One Eight Seven', 'Dangerous Minds', and 'Lean on Me') where she portrays a teacher trying to inspire inner-city students. Additionally, she played the wife of Daniel, the Latino locksmith, in 'Crash'.