Lora Martinez-Cunningham
Acting
Biography
Ms. Martinez-Cunningham is an American actress of film and screen from New Mexico. She is known for her roles in Sicario, The Book of Eli, and Maze Runner.
Born: July 11, 1965
Place of Birth: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Known For
Breaking Bad
Walter White, a New Mexico chemistry teacher, is diagnosed with Stage III cancer and given a prognosis of only two years left to live. He becomes filled with a sense of fearlessness and an unrelenting desire to secure his family's financial future at any cost as he enters the dangerous world of drugs and crime.
Flamin' Hot
The inspiring true story of Richard Montañez, the Frito Lay janitor who channeled his Mexican American heritage and upbringing to turn the iconic Flamin' Hot Cheetos into a snack that disrupted the food industry and became a global pop culture phenomenon.
Finch
On a post-apocalyptic Earth, a robot, built to protect the life of his dying creator's beloved dog, learns about life, love, friendship, and what it means to be human.
Roswell, New Mexico
After reluctantly returning to her tourist-trap hometown of Roswell, New Mexico, the daughter of undocumented immigrants discovers a shocking truth about her teenage crush who is now a police officer—he’s an alien who has kept his unearthly abilities hidden his entire life. She protects his secret as the two reconnect and begin to investigate his origins, but when a violent attack and long-standing government cover-up point to a greater alien presence on Earth, the politics of fear and hatred threaten to expose him and destroy their deepening romance.
Longmire
A Wyoming sheriff rebuilds his life and career following the death of his wife. Based on the “Walt Longmire” series of mystery novels written by best-selling author Craig Johnson.
Beyond the Blackboard
Inspired by a true story, “Beyond the Blackboard” is about a 24-year-old first-time teacher who makes a difference in the lives of the homeless children she teaches in a shelter’s makeshift classroom. Set in 1987 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, this movie tells the story a brand-new teacher and Mom who is given a tougher than expected teaching job and winds up teaching homeless children in a school that is housed in a room and called, literally, The School with No Name. She has some personal prejudicial hurdles to cross before she is able to be a true teacher for these children and of course there are hurdles like the lack of books and supplies.
Strong Medicine
The lives of staff in the womens' health clinic of a fictitious hospital in Philadelphia.
Only the Brave
Members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots battle deadly wildfires to save an Arizona town.
Lemonade Mouth
When five ragtag freshman first meet in detention, it seems they have nothing in common. But, through music, they form an unbreakable bond and discover they have the makings of the greatest high school garage band in history! In the face of incredible odds, Olivia, Stella, Wen, Mohini and Charlie find they can make a real difference when they learn to lean on each other and let go of everything holding back their dreams.
Sicario
An idealistic FBI agent is enlisted by a government task force to aid in the escalating war against drugs at the border area between the U.S. and Mexico.
Filmography
as Dr Beth Stephens
as Julian's Mother
as Enrico's Secretary Patti
as Mother (Flashback)
as Refugee Woman #2
as Tina
as Andrea Miller
as Anita
as Lorraine
as Lori
as Ms. Garcia
as Hospital Administrator
as Alexis
as Dr. Ochoa
as Dr. Sage
as Officer Tina Gomez
as NASA Guide
as FBI Agent Leary
as Melody Stevens
as Agent Lupo
as Neighbor (uncredited)
as Olga
as Donna
as Jaz
as Jacinta
as Thomas' Mother
as Laura Zamora
as Ida
as Nun
as Susan Fielding
as Bev
as Charlie's Mom
as Nurse Kohl
as Young Woman Highjacker
as Marshal Ann Lancaster
as ER Doctor #2
as Waitress
as Tanya
as Cecelia Tellez