Colombian-American actress, Zulay Henao rose to prominence after appearing in the 2007 film Illegal Tender. The film collected worth around earned $3.1 million in U.S. theaters. Also, she has appeared in a couple of famous series such as Law & Order, Special Victims Unit, If Loving You Is Wrong, and Kevin Can Wait.

Zulay Henao, Colombian-American actress
Caption: Zulay Henao, Colombian-American actress

Zulay Henao Ethnicity

On 29 May 1979, Zulay Henao was born to Colombian parents in Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia. American citizen Zulay belongs to the Hispanic ethnicity. Her birth is Gemini.

She completed her high school in the U.S. Army & served there for three years. She attended the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts to study acting.


Is Zulay Henao Married to Her Partner? 

Zulay Henao is an unmarried woman however, she became the mother of a child. Zulay's shared a daughter with her partner Kevin Connolly. Likewise, she is yet to make her partner Kevin's spouse/husband official. The duo met back in July 2018 when he directed himself and her in three episodes of the Sony Crackle series, The Oath. 

Zulay Henao with her partner Kevin Connolly showing baby bump
Caption: Zulay Henao with her partner Kevin Connolly showing baby bump (Photo: Instagram)


However, their relationship started in 2019 after they went on a few dates. Likewise, the duo didn't go Instagram official as a couple until their ski trip to Lake Tahoe on January 3, 2020. Her partner or future husband Kevin Connolly is also an American actor and director. He is well-known for portraying the role of Eric Murphy on Entourage, which ran on HBO from 2004-2011. Also, he starred in films such as 2009's He's Just Not That Into You, 2004's The Notebook, and others. 


Zulay Henao Became the Mother of a Child (Daughter)

In January, Henao confirmed her pregnancy by posting a photo of a bare belly on Instagram. Also, she announced the arrival of the couple's baby girl on social media. On her Instagram Story, she gave a glimpse of the newborn in a DockATot. Zulay's daughter's name is Kennedy Cruz Connolly.
'As a first-time mom, I was so overwhelmed making sure I got everything right for her. … Did not disappoint.' 
Zulay Henao with her daughter  Kennedy
Caption: Zulay Henao with her daughter  Kennedy (Photo: Instagram)

Her daughter weighed six pounds and 14 ounces and had a healthy appetite. Henao said;

 'She's really sweet and patient so far, not too much crying,' she added. 'Just really curious about her surroundings. And I just watch in awe.' 

 

Zulay Henao's Past Relationship & Boyfriend

Previously, Zulay got engaged to actor Terrence Howard. With her ex-boyfriend Terrence, she started dating him in 2008 & got engaged in the year 2009. Unfortunately, they both couldn’t convert their engagement into marriage and broke up in the year 2010. 

Zulay Henao with her ex-boyfriend Terrence
Caption: Zulay Henao with her ex-boyfriend Terrence

After that, she started dating Joel Rush in the year 2014. The couple has been almost together for four years. Joel is the father of the baby girl with his wife Alexandria Rush. Zulay is living a low profile life & kept secret everything about her love life.


What is Zulay Henao's Net Worth? 

Henao has been a part of several successful movies from which she earned a handsome salary. Zulay Henao has an estimated net worth of over $1 MillionThe movie Fighting in which she appeared made under a budget of $25 million and collected $32,474,120 at the box office.

Zulay Henao posing in front of car
Caption: Zulay Henao posing in front of the car

Also, she was paid around $51,000 a year. After that, she featured in Meet the Blacks produced under $900,000 and collected $9.1 million. The film The Single Moms Club collected $16.3 million at the box office which budget was under $8 million.

Zulay Henao posing for a photo in the car
Caption: Zulay Henao posing for a photo in the car

In 2010, she featured in the film Takers which collected worth more than $69 million against its production cost of $32 million. It became the instant hit at the box office. Also, she nearly $5000 on a sponsored post in her official Instagram account. 


What is the Height of Zulay Henao? 

The actress Henao has a height of 5 feet 5 inches with a bodyweight of 58 kg. She has gorgeous brown hair with a pair of dark brown eyes.

Her other body measurements include 36 inches bra size, 25 inches waist size, and 37 inches hip size.


Career Started in 2005

In the year 2005, Zulay Henao began her acting career from film Film 101. Then she appeared as Gloria Rojas in the movie Clearview in the same year. She played various roles in movies such as Illegal Tender, Feel the Noise, and Saturday Morning. a couple of years later.

Zulay Henao posing for a photo in an award show
Caption: Zulay Henao posing for a photo in an award show

Zulay rose to prominence after appearing in the 2007 film Illegal Tender. Some of the notable works of her include in films Fighting, Takers, Boy Wonder, Hostel, Part III, The Single Moms Club, and many more. 
Also, she appeared in a couple of famous series such as Law and Order, Special Victims Unit, If Loving You Is Wrong, and Kevin Can Wait.

Zulay Henao, Colombian-American actress
Caption: Zulay Henao, Colombian-American actress

The actress landed the role of Monica Hatcher in Takers followed by Nikki in the horror movie Hostel, Part III. Then she starred in several movies including Meet the Blacks, Grow House, Destined, White Space, and so on.