Criminal Minds
In Heat
Wednesday 30 April 2008 on CBS

The BAU is called to Miami to investigate a serial killer who appears to have a conflicted sexual identity. Meanwhile, JJ's secret is revealed.

Tia had a small part in the movie From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) as a Bar Dancer. This movie starred George Clooney and Quentin Tarantino. (edit) Miss Texada has co-starred in the movie Shadow of Doubt (1998) as Conchita Perez
aka Reasonable Doubt (edit) Tia Texada has played the part as Ruby/Voice of Lupe in Paulie (1998) (edit) Tia has co-starred in the movie The Thirteenth Floor (1999) as Natasha's Roomate (edit) Tia Texada has co-starred in The Unknown Cyclist (1998) as Lola (edit)

Tia Texada: My parents knew, from the time I was little, that acting is what I wanted to do. I became really creative, and then I knew, and my whole family knew that I'd be very creative. When I was about to give up, they were always there to say, 'don't give up. You gotta do what you've gotta do.' I was so fortunate because my parents were so supportive. I think they wanted me to go to college. I tried. (edit) Tia Texada: Things are starting to change. I'm seeing the changes in the scripts that are coming to me. It (all adds up to) long hours, but it's worth it. When people come up to you and say, 'Oh my God, I love that show,' then you know you're doing something interesting. (edit) (Referring to the few roles that are available for Latinas)
Tia Texada: usually go to Jennifer, Salma, or Penelope. Box office is huge. If a role comes up, they're going to want Jennifer because she has great box office appeal. These are things that I'm learning."
(edit) Tia Texada: I pick what comes to me. It's very difficult, and I'm not afraid to say that. I went in for a role, and I really wanted to play it, but they said I was too ethnic looking for it. I have to accept that.
(edit) (Referring to her character's personality on Third Watch)
Tia Texada: People tell me: That doesn't even look like you! That's the way it should be. Most of the parts I play don't even look like me. I love it. That means I'm doing my job. (edit)

Star
Malibu Shores Kacey Martinez	Third Watch Maritza Cruz (Episodes 80-132 , recurring previously)

Recurring Role
Static Shock Talon	Third Watch Maritza Cruz

Guest Star
Ask Harriet Pilot Marcia Garcia	Brooklyn South Queens for a Day
Criminal Minds In Heat Det. Tina Lopez	CSI: Miami Miami Confidential Jane Duncroft
ER Homeless for the Holidays Gloria	Good Day Live March 2, 2004 Herself