María LaGuerta
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Captain María Esperanza di Alma LaGuerta[1] (/ləˈɡwɛərtə/ or /ləˈɡwɜːrtə/; Spanish: María LaGüerta) is a fictional character portrayed by Lauren Vélez in the Showtime television series Dexter. In the series, she holds the position of lieutenant at the fictitious Miami-Metro Homicide Department. While initially depicted as a protagonist, Maria LaGuerta, who serves as the superior officer to main characters Dexter and Debra Morgan, evolves into one of the primary antagonists by Season 7.
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María LaGuerta | |
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Dexter character | |
First appearance | Book Series: Darkly Dreaming Dexter TV Series: Dexter Pilot episode: "Dexter" |
Last appearance | Book Series: Darkly Dreaming Dexter TV Series: "Surprise, Motherfucker!" |
Created by | Jeff Lindsay |
Portrayed by | Lauren Vélez |
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Full name | María Esperanza di Alma LaGuerta |
Gender | Female |
Occupation | Police captain |
Spouse | Ángel Batista (ex-husband) |
Nationality | Cuban American |
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