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Alexa PenaVega Biography

Birth Name:Alexa Ellesse Vega

Birth Place:Miami, Florida, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Producer, Music department

Fast Facts

  • Won an Imagen Award for Best Actress in 2012
  • Is the sister of actress MaKenzie Vega
  • Born to Baruch and former model Gina Rue
  • Married actor Carlos Pena, Jr․ in 2014
  • Made her Broadway debut as Penny in "Hairspray" in 2007
  • Gained widespread notoriety for her role in the film series "Spy Kids․"
  • Appeared in the music video "Legendary Child" by Aerosmith in 2012

Awards

  • 1994Young Artist Award-Best Actress Under Ten in a Television Series or Show: nominated
  • 1996NCLR Bravo Award-Outstanding Television Series Actress in a Crossover Role: nominated
  • 1997Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Comedy/Drama - Supporting Young Actress Age Ten or Under: nominated
  • 2000Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series - Supporting Young Actress: nominated
  • 2000YoungStar Award-Best Young Actress/Performance in a Comedy TV Series: nominated
  • 2001Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Movie (Drama) - Leading Young Actress: nominated
  • 2002Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Supporting Young Actress: nominated
  • 2003Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actress: winner
  • 2004Young Artist Award-Best Young Ensemble in a Feature Film: nominated
  • 2005Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actress: nominated
  • 2006Imagen Award-Best Actress - Television: nominated
  • 2006Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young Actress: nominated
  • 2007ALMA Award-Outstanding Actress - Television Series, Mini-Series or Television Movie: nominated
  • 2007Black Reel-Newtork/Cable- Best Actress: winner
  • 2011ALMA Award-Favorite Movie Actress - Comedy/Musical: winner
  • 2011Imagen Award-Best Actress - Feature Film: nominated
  • 2012Imagen Award-Best Actress/Television: winner
  • 2018Imagen Award-Best Actress - Television: nominated