Alexa PenaVega

Biography

Alexa Ellesse PenaVega née Vega; born August 27, 1988 is an American actress and singer.

She is known for her role as Carmen Cortez in the Spy Kids film series and Shilo Wallace in the film Repo! The Genetic Opera.

In 2009, she starred as the title character Ruby Gallagher in the ABC Family series Ruby & The Rockits.

Country
United States
Gender
Female
Place of birth
Miami
Birth date
27 August 1988
Nationality
American

  • Older sister of Makenzie Vega and Krizia Vega.
  • Has two half-sisters named Greylin James and Margaux Vega (b. 1981).
  • She enjoys freshwater fishing.
  • Her father is Colombian. Her mother, who is of British Isles origin, has deep roots in Florida.
  • She can speak Spanish fluently.
  • Is an experienced gymnast.
  • At 15, placed fourth in the hottest female teen stars in February 2004.
  • Spy Kids director, Robert Rodriguez , bought her a new car for her 16th birthday. She wanted a Range Rover so she can drive her four sisters around and put a surfboard on top.
  • On the set of Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams , she received her first kiss at the age of 13, with a young stuntman, after calling her mother and receiving assurances that it was all right.
  • Her favorite actor is Rupert Grint.

  • I think I am too old to be doing teen movies. I am just kind of annoyed,because you have all these teen movies coming out with usually either,Lindsay Lohan or Hilary Duff doing four of the exact teen movies over,and over again.
  • I actually have a stash of wigs for Halloween. But only for that.
  • I consider my mom and all my sisters my friends.
  • I guess if you are making more money than your mom and dad, you can set,your own boundaries.
  • Never compromise yourself.
  • Honestly, I usually have way more guy friends than girlfriends.
  • I love working with Darren Lynn Bousman. He is such a cool director with,really great ideas.
  • I hang out with all the crew on set. It just makes it easier to work.
  • You feel more comfortable around everyone.
  • I really look up to actors like Gwyneth Paltrow and Cate Blanchett who,have a strong background in theatre.

Movies

TV

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