by Trish Bendix

2009 Hot 100 Preview: LAURA SANCHEZ

Laura Sanchez is probably best known to most American AfterEllen.com readers as lesbian police officer Pepa Miranda on the Spanish drama Los Hombres de Paco (Paco's Men).

Sanchez's portrayal of her character, and the relationship between Pepa and forensics expert Silvia (played by Marian Aguilera) has us swooning over her, whether she's in uniform or otherwise, and is one of the reasons Los Hombres de Paco was the winner of AfterEllen.com's 2008 Visibility Award for Best International Scripted TV Series.

Laura Sanchez with Hombres co-star Marian Aguilera

But to the rest of the world, the 27-year-old is better known as an international supermodel, a former GQ Spain "Woman of the Year" who has been featured in more fashion shows and magazine covers than we can count.

One of the hottest things about Laura Sanchez is that she's able to change her look and style so easily, keeping us guessing what she's going to do next.

Even if you didn't vote for Laura Sanchez for this year's Hot 100, can you see why so many other AfterEllen.com readers did?

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Trish Bendix

on May 7, 2009 - 5:00pm.

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WOW

Submitted by

Acidian (84 posts)

on May 7, 2009 - 5:19pm.

Now that is what I call Model versatility.

She looks hot no matter what look and style she has going on.

SO stunning!

Submitted by

Munchkin_licker (93 posts)

on May 7, 2009 - 5:19pm.

SO stunning!

umhm

Submitted by

colorblindx (86 posts)

on May 7, 2009 - 5:30pm.

she's nice.

GAH

Submitted by

letsdrawkid (142 posts)

on May 7, 2009 - 5:30pm.

sighhhhh

Oh my....

Submitted by

DaLu (10 posts)

on May 7, 2009 - 5:37pm.

I'm so glad that I voted for her. She definitely deserves to be on the Top 100. Laura is beyond stunning, she's breath taking!

:D

Submitted by

Edilma (16 posts)

on May 7, 2009 - 5:47pm.

VIVA ESPAÑA!

I voted for her! yay!

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Odd Monkey (44 posts)

on May 7, 2009 - 5:48pm.

I voted for her! yay!

I'm not quite sure why but

Submitted by

wanderrerr (218 posts)

on May 7, 2009 - 6:04pm.

I'm not quite sure why but every time I watch that show, she reminds me of Cathy DeBuono, just a less muscular version.

Anyway, she's really pretty; I think the third picture is really hot.

Swoon......

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Tibbies (18 posts)

on May 7, 2009 - 6:18pm.

Yay.......Laura was definitely in my top ten.

That smile says it all for me, coupled with a spanish accent and legs that go on forevvvvvvva ........she is sizzlin'

Oooooo my tummies doing flip flops LOL

:)

Submitted by

andyblue7 (30 posts)

on May 7, 2009 - 6:33pm.

I love her! Que mami! lol

so beautiful

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neutral Zone (8 posts)

on May 7, 2009 - 6:58pm.

I Am glad that lot of people think like me, because she was on the top of my list!

Pepa!!

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NotHere (7 posts)

on May 7, 2009 - 6:59pm.

Oh she is fine!! I was fortunate enough to come across a clip of her and Silvia aka Marian whilst on youtube. I've finally caught up on all the episodes with the two of them together on the show and I have to say they make a HOT couple! She kind of reminds me of Famke Janssen.... Thanks to Paco's Men I vote her in my top 10. I think playing against Laura makes Marian kinda hot too. ^___^

She is a goddess. The

Submitted by

literalmetaphor (35 posts)

on May 7, 2009 - 7:17pm.

She is a goddess. The latest episode of Paco's had my knees weak. I hope Marian made the list too!

Now that's what(who) I'm talking about!!!

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femlesh (35 posts)

on May 7, 2009 - 7:20pm.

I bet she's gonna be high up in this years list. Gotta be.

Awesome!

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Cela (523 posts)

on May 7, 2009 - 7:27pm.

I'm so glad she made the list! She's ridiculously gorgeous...

Now I hope Marian Aguilera also made it. I want to see the two women who make up Pepsi on the list this year!

wow shes really

Submitted by

babinxd (33 posts)

on May 7, 2009 - 7:59pm.

wow shes really HOOOOT!

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http://twiter.com/barbarabom

wohoo laura, tu sabes que

Submitted by

jayweh (39 posts)

on May 7, 2009 - 8:23pm.

wohoo laura, tu sabes que te quiero!!!

I think I put her on top of my list!she´s drop dead gorgeous and the Andalusian accent....grrrrr :) though I barely understand a word...they tend to skip a lot of letters down there :)

GORGEOUS!!

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Halliar (94 posts)

on May 7, 2009 - 9:08pm.

amazingly and utterly gorgeous! Thanks for all your work, long live LHDP! :D

Toma andaluza guapa!!

"Que quiero decir que toquetear a una mujer no es que sea malo...sobretodo si está viva!"

Oh god

Submitted by

Susana S. (21 posts)

on May 7, 2009 - 9:16pm.

how hot is she?

I voted!

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Psychopractor (81 posts)

on May 7, 2009 - 9:42pm.

She is absolutely stunning, inside and out! Not to mention a WONDERFUL actress! I think she was just about the top of my list, with Marian just after. LHDP is a great show! Any show that has Laura Sanchez a lesbian gets an A+ in my books!

O THANK GOD!

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Janay (481 posts)

on May 7, 2009 - 10:04pm.

man....i was so hoping she was on the list, i forgot to vote for her! I forgot a lot of people, i'm going to have to suggest Afterellen Hot 200! Cuz buddy o budddy!!!

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"I know how I was born and I know that I have no choice. I know it may not show on the color of my skin, but I know it’s in my heart and in my soul."-Sara Quin

Oh wow...

Submitted by

chosenone76 (28 posts)

on May 7, 2009 - 10:43pm.

I'm so bummed I didn't get to vote this year! :( She truly is so stunning, I don't think I would have put her in my top 10 before, but after seeing these pictures of her, I'm reminded of just how gorgeous she is. *siiiiiiggghh**

Laura Sanchez looks like a combination of ....

Submitted by

happykt (182 posts)

on May 7, 2009 - 11:00pm.

Hillary Swank and Jennifer Garner, with a touch of Cathy DeBuono thrown in!

I've watched 45 compilation episodes of Los Hombres de Paco, featuring Pepa and Silvia (there is an English translation) on youtube and am absolutely blown away by this couple and how funny, quirky and supremely entertaining this TV show is. Nothing is out of limits for LHDP besides showing Laura and Marian exchanging a bit more tongue, spit, and teeth. I hope LHDP continues to feature this couple. I am also incredibly envious that this Spanish show is so incredibly progressive and well written as compared to ALL other gay and lesbian shows I've seen in the US and Canada. Maybe HBO will rip off this show and we'll have one of our Paco's Friends. Anyway, I think Laura Sanchez is sumptiously gorgeous and I can't believe she was a supermodel. Laura plays her part very well and makes a very convincing, likable, and passionate lesbian. Kudos LAURA!!!

Laurita^^

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Mari^^ (29 posts)

on May 8, 2009 - 3:08pm.

Actually she's still a supermodel, I have no idea how she manages to do both things... that's why she doesn't appear in some episodes.

she plays pepa's role in a very passionate way, it looks very real to me. I'm pretty sure that nobody has seen that scene (the one on the parking) just once :P

I can imagine how hard it is for people who understand little spanish to hear her speak but hey... when you're able to understand it is just amazing, how she expresses herself^^

Yesssssss!!! Thanks for

Submitted by

ice cream (not verified)

on May 7, 2009 - 11:12pm.

Yesssssss!!! Thanks for this column on Laura Sanchez! i voted for her! and was Really hoping afterellen would give Pepsi representation! yay! Laura Sanchez....Gahhhhh... She is extremely SExy! i can't get enough of her! she is the girl of my dreams!! and dont tell anyone...but i love Pepsi more than Tibette. yeah u heard me! dont shoot. i just wish Pepsi was on a cable network. then it would be total heaven!! Congrats to Laura!!! Yay! im so happy for her! im a big fan of her and Pepsi!

I concur

Submitted by

NotHere (7 posts)

on May 8, 2009 - 12:38am.

I love Pepsi more than Tibette too. Now Tibette were a hot couple and had great chemistry but there's somethings about the way these two look at each other that just makes me go Gaaah!!

Ahhh swoons...

Submitted by

lainyboggs (153 posts)

on May 7, 2009 - 11:18pm.

Laura Sanchez made my top 10 indeed !! Her portrayal of agent Pepa Miranda as a top notch lesbian is just awesome! =P haha and she works it like fierce as a model too!! hot Hot HOT !!

incase you havn't seen this already... YOU. MUST. WATCH. THIS !!
Pepsi reconcilliation scene from this week's ep of Los Hombres de Paco:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwH6CmbXej0

wonder it Pepsi's other half made the hot 100 this year too...

Thanks for the link, that

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shoveya (114 posts)

on May 8, 2009 - 7:33am.

Thanks for the link, that was so hot! I stopped watching coz there was too much other stuff going on. But I have to admit, in terms of the hot factor they are one up against the ladies at HC.

Laura

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Dani (52 posts)

on May 7, 2009 - 11:21pm.

she is definitely on my top 5 , see icon --- >

do yourself a favor a follow the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXZUiRk_8cc

oh Pepa you can arrest me anytime

Yes!!! (and Marian too!!)

Submitted by

axon (484 posts)

on May 8, 2009 - 12:16am.

Laura is incredibly beautiful, and has the best smile ever!!

And I hope you girls didn't forget Marian, she's stunning too!! I voted for both (Laura first, Marian second)

I want to thank them both for what they've done with Pepsi, and for their beauty!! They deserve to be on this list, and on dozen of others!!

YUM!

Submitted by

swiftlyreloaded (131 posts)

on May 8, 2009 - 12:31am.

HOT actress/model she is a DEFINATE BEAUTY! thanx for the blog Trish

Stunning! She's really

Submitted by

Laura (81 posts)

on May 8, 2009 - 12:57am.

Stunning! She's really gorgeous <3 I bet marian is in the list as well. I voted for both.. they are a hot fictional couple

Finally!

Submitted by

rieann (245 posts)

on May 8, 2009 - 5:59am.

Someone I voted for! I love Pepa, and Laura is just H-O-T!

it's love

Submitted by

Shug (47 posts)

on May 8, 2009 - 6:46am.

I just started watching this show as well, it is AMAZING. Pepa and Sylvia are possibly the best couple I've ever seen on t.v. There so good they've made me wanna learn spanish. hahaha....xx

JUST SHUG.

They do make a girl wanna

Submitted by

rieann (245 posts)

on May 8, 2009 - 8:00am.

They do make a girl wanna speak/learn Spanish.

DIOS MIO

Submitted by

ice cream (not verified)

on May 8, 2009 - 6:59am.

Ay ay ay, que chulada!!!! xD

That's my story and I'm sticking to it!

Trish: can you please move...

Submitted by

ice cream (not verified)

on May 8, 2009 - 7:02am.

...this entire post to the "Oogle" thread? LOL

That's my story and I'm sticking to it!

Eh...

Submitted by

MJNuts (22 posts)

on May 8, 2009 - 2:24pm.

Wasn't expecting to see her here, to be honest. I like Pepa, she's so impulsive and passionate. Don't know much about Laura Sanchez, she does seem a versatile model. But I really don't find her pretty... Something about her mouth, too wide, maybe? Don't know. But her fire is kinda hot, yes. I understand her appearance on the list.