Idalis DeLeón


Idalis M. DeLeón is an American singer, actress, and television host. DeLeón is best known as an MTV VJ from June 1994 until March 1997. DeLeón is also known for her acting roles as Roni De Santos during the fifth season of the sitcom Living Single and Charity in the 1998 comedy film Ride.

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. 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.

Filmography

Film

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1990Dionne and FriendsHerself/musical guestEpisode: "Episode #1.8"
1990Soul TrainHerself/musical guestEpisode: "Angela Winbush/David Peaston/Seduction"
1996BaywatchHerselfEpisode: "Beachblast"
1996MoeshaHerselfEpisode: "A Concerted Effort: Part 1 & 2"
1997–98Living SingleBrenda "Roni" De SantosRecurring cast: season 5
1998Outrageous!HostTV series
1999'SandraEpisode: "Big Brother"
1999'Pilar SanchezEpisode: "Cuba"
1999For Your LoveSonyaEpisode: "The Thanks You Get"
1999Mondo PicassoJennifer RomeTV series
1999'JillEpisode: "I, Candy"
2000Shasta McNastyMariaEpisode: "Big Brother"
2000Beverly Hills, 90210JulieEpisode: "Spring Fever"
2000Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildGuillermina Scarlett Episode: "Robinita Hood"
2001'AllianoraRecurring cast: season 1
2001'SylviaRecurring cast
2001'Jennifer RoscoeEpisode: "Tug of War"
2001Men, Women & DogsDanielleEpisode: "Old Dog, New Tricks"
2002Body & SoulYolanda RosalesTV series
2003–04Six Feet UnderSophiaGuest: season 3, recurring cast: season 4
2005MissingAnna DeloresEpisode: "Phoenix Rising"
2006Nip/TuckGala GallardoEpisode: "Gala Gallardo"
2007Burn NoticeConcha RamirezEpisode: "Broken Rules"
2008Commuter ConfidentialCarmenTV series
2017Sangre NegraCaptain Rachel GarciaEpisode: "Coupe de E'tat"