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Paula Garcés
Shield- Paula Garces
Born: March 20, 1974
Medellin, Colombia
 
Role: Tina Hanlon
 
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Paula Garcés (born March 20, 1974; age 49) played Patrol Officer Tina Hanlon on The Shield between Season 5 and Season 7.

Biography and career[]

Paula Garcés was born in Medellín, Colombia to a fisherman and a schoolteacher. At an early age, she moved to the United States growing up in Spanish Harlem, New York. She started gaining attention after starring in the 2002 teen sci-fi film Clockstoppers and is perhaps better known for her work in the comedy trilogy of Harold and Kumar movies. In 2010, Garcés guest-starred on the SyFy Channel original series Warehouse 13, which also features CCH Pounder. she has also had some success as a comic book writer.

Garcés married Antonio Hernández in 2002. They own a restaurant in New York City called "From Earth to You Cafe".

Paula Garcés' height is 5' 5" (1.65 m).

The Shield credits[]

The Shield related appearances[]

Awards and nominations[]

See also: The Shield's awards and honors
Organization Year Category Result
ALMA Awards 2008 Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Television Series
2009 Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series

Selected filmography[]

  • Aftermath (2021)
  • Adult Beginners (2014)
  • The Maid's Room (2013)
  • A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas (2011)
  • Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008)
  • Man of the House (2005)
  • Che Guevara (2005)
  • Clockstoppers (2002)

Television appearances

  • Freeridge (2023)
  • Chicago Med (2022)
  • On My Block (2018-2021)
  • Major Crimes (2017)
  • Warehouse 13 (2010-2014)
  • Devious Maids (2013)
  • Breakout Kings (2011)
  • Defying Gravity (2009)
  • The Shield (2006-2008)
  • CSI: Miami (2003, 2007)
  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2005)
  • The Guiding Light (1999-2001)

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