Let's make this birthday one to remember.

53 years old (Born on December 14, 1971)

Happy Birthday, Tia Texada! From keeping the streets safe as Sgt. Cruz on "Third Watch," you've always been our favorite tough-but-fair officer. Your fierce attitude and sharp wit made every episode unforgettable—seriously, who else could chase down criminals while delivering one-liners that still crack us up?

Here's wishing you a birthday filled with laughter, joy, and absolutely no emergency calls (unless they're about cake emergencies). May your day be as timelessly awesome as your memorable performances. Keep shining bright—you've arrested our hearts forever!