Viridiana Márquez
Biography
Viridiana Márquez is an actress born in Las Vegas, Nevada, and raised in the Chicago suburbs. Born to Mexican immigrant parents, she discovered her passion for acting at the age of four after watching Titanic. From creating home movies to performing in school productions, she knew from an early age that storytelling was her calling. She went on to study acting in college and continued her training through professional acting classes, remaining dedicated to pursuing a career in film and television. Viridiana Márquez is known for her work in the short films Froggy (2024) and Fidelidad (2024) , as well as her feature film debut, Babybacks . She won Best Actress at the 2025/2026 13 Horror Film Contest for her portrayal of Zoe in Babybacks .
Known For & Full Filmography22 Titles
Drama Series - 2012, 16 episodes • as Picnic Goer
An edge-of-your-seat view into the lives of everyday heroes committed to one of America's noblest professions. For the firefighters, rescue squad and paramedics of Chicago Firehouse 51, no occupation is more stressful or dangerous, yet so rewarding and exhilarating. These courageous men and women are among the elite who forge headfirst into danger when everyone else is running the other way and whose actions make the difference between life and death.
Drama Series - 2018, 16 episodes • as Josephina's Daughter in Family Picture
Explore the high-pressure experiences of police officers, paramedics and firefighters who are thrust into the most frightening, shocking and heart-stopping situations. These emergency responders must try to balance saving those who are at their most vulnerable with solving the problems in their own lives.
Drama Series - 2014, 16 episodes • as Passport Photo Girl
A riveting police drama about the men and women of the Chicago Police Department's District 21 who put it all on the line to serve and protect their community. District 21 is made up of two distinctly different groups: the uniformed cops who patrol the beat and go head-to-head with the city's street crimes and the Intelligence Unit that combats the city's major offenses - organized crime, drug trafficking, high profile murders and beyond.
Drama Series - 2018, 16 episodes • as Eva Nevarez St. John
True-crime stories about unfortunate victims found buried in the most unlikely of places -- the backyard.
Movie - 2017, 2h 15m • as Mary
Mary, attempting to get her boyfriend off her mind, goes to a party. After walking home from the party Mary realizes that she's being followed. She resorts to the safety of her house, but how safe is the house exactly?
Movie - 2018, 2h 15m • as Amy
Susan reveals a dark secret to her friend Amy.
Drama Series - 2018, 16 episodes • as Graph Student
A mini series following Benedict High's most outrageous senior class election.
Drama Series - 2018, 16 episodes • as Press Photographer
A mini series following Benedict High's most outrageous senior class election.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Zoe
After being rescued by an older migrant-friendly couple, two young lovers from Mexico find themselves living an inescapable nightmare.
Movie - 2020, 2h 15m • as Jet Lag Commercial (Polly)
RAW SEWAGE is a collection of sketches making fun of TV, the web, news and advertisements. Allegra Ashton spoofs a News Reporter with an outrageous story, Viridiana Marquez has a questionable substance for Jet Lag, Alley Ninestein tells you why to drink cat pooh, Dave Sweeney explains fast weight loss, Maurice Tillmon has a jealous rant. The skits are written by Nicholas M. Garofolo who tells about an ambulance chasing attorney. RAW SEWAGE first screening was at the NY Underground Comedy Festival in May 2020 and then the Couch Film Festival in February 2021. In 2022 Raw Sewage screened at the New Generation International Film Festival and the SITD Film Festival.
Drama Series - 2026, 16 episodes • as Student #1
Golden-boy Brody gives his girlfriend, Alexis, a promise ring, excited for her to finally meet his older sister, Becca, at the prom. But when Alexis mistakes Becca for Brody's mistress, she and her clique brutally humiliate her in the ballroom. After Brody reveals the truth, Becca rises to demand justice, turning the prom into a reckoning where every bully, accomplice, and bystander must pay.
Movie - 2021, 2h 15m • as Her
A young woman experiences the different manifestations of a sudden panic attack.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Natalie
Natalie and Miles fall into an unusual dream in a dark room.
Movie - 2020, 2h 15m • as Love
A young woman struggles with her self-esteem in the age of social media.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Safia
Marco, a loving husband and father will have his worlds collide attempting to run his business on the night of his daughter's Quinceanera. What comes first, loyalty to family, friends, or your business and can he really juggle it all.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Maggie
A teenage girl with a significant connection to nature is attacked by bullying classmates. A reckoning is unleashed to defend herself, and the creatures she cherishes.
Movie - 2023, 2h 15m • as Girl on the Street (uncredited)
A caring man finally gets out of his way to hunt down the love of his life after her sudden attitude switch and unbearable silent treatment.
Movie - 2023, 2h 15m • as Selena
A comedy about a young woman who can't seem to get her eyeliner just right.
Movie - 2021, 2h 15m • as Girl
A young boy discovers a VHS tape in his hotel room.
Movie - 2019, 2h 15m • as Lilly
Two young women fall for each other through their shared love of music.
Movie - 2019, 2h 15m • as Linda/Polly/Katherine
A wild and strange collection of raw uninhibited uncut skits, sketches and spoofs that make fun of the world wide web. Everything from commercials to movies to series to the news are spoofed. Directed by Nicholas M. Garofolo Writing Credits Nicholas M. Garofolo, Ethan Pierce, Efrem Saliu, Maurice Tillmon, Thon Vaultron.
Drama Series - 2017, 16 episodes • as Hot Girl
Three guys who don't fit in, a girl who sees right through them, and their adventures as they try to make Chicago, A New Jersey.