Lina Esco

Lina Esco (born May 14, 1985) is an American actress, activist, producer, director and model who first entered the entertainment industry in the early 2000s. After a brief modeling stint, she landed her first television guest spot on CSI: NY in 2006, playing Angie Watson, and quickly moved to a recurring role on the CBS drama Cane in 2007, where she portrayed the daughter of Jimmy Smits’ character. Her early film work includes a supporting role in the 2005 independent feature London, followed by appearances in Kingshighway (2010) and the teen comedy LOL (2012). From 2017 to 2022 Esco became widely recognized for her portrayal of SWAT officer Christina “Chris” Alonso on the hit series S.W.A.T., a role that showcased her physicality and cemented her status as a versatile action star. Throughout this period she also guest‑starred on shows such as Drop Dead Diva, and was attached to high‑profile pilots including Fox’s Exit Strategy and Ryan Murphy’s HBO project, demonstrating her appeal to both network and cable producers. Her career trajectory reflects a steady climb from guest appearances to main‑cast roles, underscored by a willingness to tackle challenging and diverse characters.