Hi, I am Nereida Velazquez an actress, author, coach and creative soul passionate about telling meaningful stories. I am grateful to have had the opportunity of playing a range of roles across film, TV, commercials, and music videos. One of my proudest moments was landing a supporting role opposite Keshia Knight Pulliam in Redeemed, which premiered on BET Plus. My first commercial with a principal role was for The South Carolina State Museum, and I have been featured in multiple commercials throughout the Southeast region. I have also worked as a print model for SleepMe and was a principal industrial commercials. Outside of acting, I love giving back to my community. I volunteer as a track and field coach and serve as a judge at the Carolina Film Festival. In addition to acting, I coach improv for teens, helping young performers build confidence, creativity, and communication skills. I understand we are here to learn and teach others. I am living in my purpose here to serve. I recently published my first book, From Pain to Purpose, which shares my journey of healing and transformation a story close to my heart. In hopes to inspire reader. I am constantly honing my craft through powerful training experiences with incredible classes and coaches like Helen Kearney Konen from Charlotte NC. On Camera Cold Reading with J.D. Lewis and Improv/Acting Technique with Pat Dortch at the Actor’s Lab, Audition Techniques with Rhavynn Drummer, Scene Audition Technique/Commercial Improv Mastery with Mike Pointer (LA, CA) Master Class with Javon Johnson (SC)Tailor Your Tape with Katy Wilson (Arvold WarnerStudio)Multi-hyphenism with Erica Arvold (Arvold Warner Studio) Crafting Sensory Journeys withRichard Warner (Arvold Warner Studio) Standford Meisner’s Repetition Exercise withEvan Bergman & Ellie Clark (Arvold Warner Studio) Advanced Audtioning Vas Saran-ga (The Online Actor Studio) OCAT with Coach Sekou Laidlaw (Arvold Warner Studio) I bring a grounded presence, strong work ethic, and deep emotional range to every role, and I am always excited for what’s next.