Alexa PenaVega
Alexa Ellesse Vega (born August 27, 1988) is an American actress.
Biography
Early life
Vega was born in Miami, Florida of Italian and Colombian descent. Her sisters are actresses Makenzie Vega and Krizia Vega. She has two half-sisters named Margaux Vega (b. 1982) and Greylin James (b. 2001), as well as a half-brother named Jet James (b. October 4, 2005). Vega lived in Florida until she was four years old when she moved with her family to California.
Career
Vega has guest-starred in numerous television shows and films, including ER, Follow the Stars Home, and The Bernie Mac Show. She became known worldwide in 2001 with her role as Carmen Elizabeth Juanita Costa Brava Cortez in the Spy Kids trilogy. During the shooting of the three films, she performed most of her stunts, as well as recorded two songs for the soundtrack. The first Spy Kids movie was a huge success, and subsequently two sequels, Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams and Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over were filmed.
In 2003, Vega was named one of that year's hottest teen celebrities in Vanity Fair. In 2004, Vega finished filming two films: Sleepover and State's Evidence, and in the following year starred in a made-for-television drama entitled Odd Girl Out. She is currently filming another made-for-TV movie, Walkout.
Personal life
Vega currently lives in Los Angeles with her mother, Gina Rue, stepfather Eric James, brother, and three sisters, including actresses Krizia Vega and Makenzie Vega, who had a role in the 2004 blockbuster Saw. She enjoys freshwater fishing, can speak Spanish fluently, and is an experienced gymnast.
Selected filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Sleepover | Julie Corky | |
| 2003 | Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over | Carmen Cortez | |
| 2002 | Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams | Carmen Cortez | |
| 2001 | Spy Kids | Carmen Cortez | |
| 1999 | The Deep End of the Ocean | Kerry Cappadora | |
| 1996 | Ghosts of Mississippi | Claire DeLaughter | |
| The Glimmer Man | Cole's Daughter | ||
| Twister | Jo Harding age 6 | ||
| 1995 | Nine Months | Molly Dwyer | |
| 1994 | Little Giants | Priscilla O'Shea |
External links
- Forever Alexa Online (fansite where Alexa is a member)
- Unofficially Alexa Vega (fansite)
- Alexa Vega at IMDb