Mexican-American actress Veronica Long, best known for Heather on Netflix’s “The Wrong Paris” and Manuela Bowdre on MGM+’s “Billy the Kid” (opposite Tom Blyth), stars as Detective Nora Esposito, a series regular, in the all-new procedural drama “Blue Skies,” premiering every Thursdays on UPtv in the U.S., Citytv in Canada and streaming worldwide on Amazon.
“Blue Skies” blends mystery and action with emotional storytelling and the heartwarming bond between a detective and her canine companion. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the fictional Crystal Ridge National Park, the series follows former military police officer Jodi Larsen (Scarlet Hunter), who returns to her hometown to begin again as a criminal investigator with the National Park Police. Driven by justice and a love of the outdoors, Jodi works to protect the park, its visitors and her community—while navigating grief, family tension, a new team and an unexpected partner: a mischievous stray Labrador named Blue, whose instincts rival any trained K9.
Featured on Cosmopolitan, Tudum and Hollywood Stage Magazine, Veronica plays Nora Esposito, a down-to-earth detective with a sharp sense of humor and an unwavering commitment to justice. Nora is fiercely loyal, grounded and empathetic—qualities that make her both a trusted colleague and a standout presence on the team. Veronica has said the role feels unusually personal, as Nora’s values and worldview closely mirror her own.
Born in Los Angeles and raised in Houston, Texas, Veronica grew up performing in community theater, appearing in more than 25 plays and musicals. She attended Houston’s Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA) before earning her BFA in Acting from USC. After college, she stayed in Los Angeles, driving Uber, performing improv with an all-Latinx troupe at Second City LA and UCB, steadily building her craft.
At 24, Veronica relocated to Vancouver, starting from scratch to pursue film and television, adapting from a theater background to on-camera work. She now splits her time between Vancouver, Los Angeles and San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, where her mother and extended family are from.
As a mixed-race actress (half Mexican, half white), Veronica brings
a layered, authentic perspective to her work—shaped by growing up between cultures, languages and identities. That lived experience deeply informs her performances, particularly in roles rooted in empathy, justice and human connection. When she is not on set filming, Veronica lives an active lifestyle walking, yoga, hiking and biking.
“Blue Skies” marks an exciting new chapter for Veronica Long, showcasing her warmth, humor and grounded strength in a role that feels both timely and deeply resonant.
