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Alexa Ellesse Vega (born August 27, 1988 in Miami, Florida) is an American actress and occasional singer. She was best known for portraying Carmen Cortez in the Spy Kids trilogy (2001-2003), as well as for a variety of television and film appearances, including her roles in Sleepover and Odd Girl Out.

Early life

Alexa Vega was born in Miami, Florida to a Colombian father and an American mother. Her sisters are actresses Makenzie Vega and Krizia Vega. She has two half-sisters named Margaux Vega (b. December 25, 1981) and Greylin James (b. September 22, 2000), 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 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 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 (Island of Dreams and Game Over). 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 also filmed for another made-for-TV movie, Walkout. In June 2006, she finished filming The Beautiful Ordinary, scheduled to come out in 2007.

Vega is currently making her Broadway debut in the musical Hairspray in the role of Penny Pingleton.

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
2007 The Beautiful Ordinary Holly
2006 Walkout Paula Crisostomo
State's Evidence Sandy
Marrying God Ivy
2005 Odd Girl Out Vanessa
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
1996 Twister Dr. Jo Harding (child)
1995 Nine Months Molly Dwyer
1994 Little Giants Priscilla O'Shea

Discography

Singles
Year Single Album
2002 Isle of Dreams Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams Soundtrack
2003 Heart Drive
(Bobby Edner featuring Alexa Vega) Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over Soundtrack
2003 Game Over Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over Soundtrack

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