Idalis M. DeLeón (born June 15, 1969) is an American singer, actress, and television host. DeLeón is best known as an MTV VJ, hosting the music countdown show from June 1994 until September 1998. DeLeón is also known for her acting roles as Roni De Santos during the fifth season of the sitcom Living Single (1997–1998) and Charity in the 1998 comedy film Ride.[2]
Idalis DeLeón | |
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| Born | Idalis M. DeLeón June 15, 1969 |
| Other names | Idalis De Leon Idalis Deleon Idalis Idalis Leon |
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| Years active | 1988–present |
| Known for | MTV – VJ (1994–98) |
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| Website | idali5 |
Career
DeLeón, who is of Puerto Rican ancestry, first began her career in the South Bronx, New York City, as a member of the girl group Seduction, who scored a top ten hit "Two to Make It Right" in 1989.[3] As an entertainment reporter and anchor, DeLeón has worked for VH1, Fox Family, Fox Sports, Access Hollywood, and since 2003 as the weekend hostess for Extra. Since 2004 DeLeón has also been the co-host of the Sí TV show Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. She also has several acting credits including a recurring role on the Sci Fi Channel series The Invisible Man. In 2004, she played the stripper Sophia in eight episodes of Six Feet Under. Her most recent appearances include roles on FX's Nip/Tuck, and as "Concha" on the USA Network's Burn Notice.[4]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1997 | B*A*P*S | Herself | |
| 1998 | Ride | Charity | |
| 1999 | Ugly Naked People | Rose | Short |
| 2000 | The Expendables | Ver | TV movie |
| Very Mean Men | Argentine | ||
| Celebrity | Tatiana | TV movie | |
| 2002 | Man of the Year | Joan | |
| Naked Movie | Jodi | ||
| 2004 | Woman Thou Art Loosed | Nicole | |
| 2005 | Brothers in Arms | Sheriff Sanchez | |
| 2006 | Running Scared | Divina | |
| 2007 | Safe Harbour | Millie | Video |
| 2009 | Vicious Circle | Helena |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Dionne and Friends | Herself/musical guest | Episode: "Episode #1.8" |
| Soul Train | Herself/musical guest | Episode: "Angela Winbush/David Peaston/Seduction" | |
| 1996 | Baywatch | Herself | Episode: "Beachblast" |
| Moesha | Herself | Episode: "A Concerted Effort: Part 1 & 2" | |
| 1997–98 | Living Single | Brenda "Roni" De Santos | Recurring cast: season 5 |
| 1998 | Outrageous! | Host | TV series |
| 1999 | The Wayans Bros. | Sandra | Episode: "Big Brother" |
| The Love Boat: The Next Wave | Pilar Sanchez | Episode: "Cuba" | |
| For Your Love | Sonya | Episode: "The Thanks You Get" | |
| Mondo Picasso | Jennifer Rome | TV series | |
| The King of Queens | Jill | Episode: "I, Candy" | |
| 2000 | Shasta McNasty | Maria | Episode: "Big Brother" |
| Beverly Hills, 90210 | Julie | Episode: "Spring Fever" | |
| Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child | Guillermina Scarlett (voice) | Episode: "Robinita Hood" | |
| 2001 | The Invisible Man | Allianora | Recurring cast: season 1 |
| The Beast | Sylvia | Recurring cast | |
| The District | Jennifer Roscoe | Episode: "Tug of War" | |
| Men, Women & Dogs | Danielle | Episode: "Old Dog, New Tricks" | |
| 2002 | Body & Soul | Yolanda Rosales | TV series |
| 2003–04 | Six Feet Under | Sophia | Guest: season 3, recurring cast: season 4 |
| 2005 | Missing | Anna Delores | Episode: "Phoenix Rising" |
| 2006 | Nip/Tuck | Gala Gallardo | Episode: "Gala Gallardo" |
| 2007 | Burn Notice | Concha Ramirez | Episode: "Broken Rules" |
| 2008 | Commuter Confidential | Carmen | TV series |
| 2017 | Sangre Negra | Captain Rachel Garcia | Episode: "Coupe de E'tat" |