Alexa Vega Biography

Place of Birth: Miami, Florida

Birthday: August 27, 1988

Known For:
Playing Carmen Cortez in Robert Rodriguez's "Spy Kids" franchise

Alexa Vega Biography (Courtesy of MGM and "Sleepover"): June 28, 2004 - Alexa Vega (Julie in "Sleepover") is a 15-year-old who possesses a special charm and talent that emanates onscreen, making her one of Hollywood’s hottest up-and-coming actresses. Last summer she appeared in the final installment of Robert Rodriguez’s "Spy Kids" trilogy, the exciting 3-D spectacular "Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over," which grossed over $34 million in its opening weekend. Vega has also appeared in prominent films such as "The Deep End of the Ocean" co-starring Michelle Pfeiffer, "Ghosts of Mississippi," "Twister," "Nine Months," and "Little Giants," among many others.

On the small screen, Vega has starred in several made-for-television movies, including CBS’ acclaimed "Follow the Stars Home" co-starring Kimberly Williams. She has also appeared as a series regular in "Ladies Man," "The Doyles," "Life’s Work," "In Your Dreams," and "Evening Shade." Additional television work includes "Chicago Hope," "E.R.," "To Have and to Hold," "The Magnificent 7," "High Incident" and, most recently, a guest appearance on the popular FOX comedy "The Bernie Mac Show."

Vega enjoys dancing, gymnastics, reading, playing with her younger sisters and singing. She got to showcase her vocal talents in "Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams" with a music video, and again in "Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over" with another song that Rodriguez wrote especially for her. Vega was recently featured in the July 2003 issue of Vanity Fair as one of today’s hottest teen celebrities.

She resides in Los Angeles with her mother and three sisters.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Interview with Alexa Vega on the Set of "Sleepover"
"Sleepover" Photos, Credits, and Trailer