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She's marrying Carlos Pena because Carlexa is perfect b*tches

'''Alexa Ellesse Vega''' (born August 27, 1988) is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her role as [[Carmen Cortez]] in the ''[[Spy Kids (franchise)|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]]'' which in September 2009 after airing one season was officially canceled by [[ABC Family]].
'''Alexa Ellesse Vega''' (born August 27, 1988) is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her role as [[Carmen Cortez]] in the ''[[Spy Kids (franchise)|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]]'' which in September 2009 after airing one season was officially canceled by [[ABC Family]].

==Early life==
==Early life==
Vega was born in [[Miami]], [[Florida]]. Her father, Baruch Vega, is a Colombian fashion model photographer and her mother, Gina Rue, is an American former model.<ref name="notitalian">Vega's mother is not of Italian descent, despite reports to the contrary. In a question regarding her ancestry, Vega replied on her website's message board: "My father's side is Colombian (Bogota)... and I don't know why they said my mom was Italian. lol... She's not. My family and I were trying to figure out what my mom was, but we can only go back to 5 generations and they were all from Florida. haha. so .. Floridian? ahhah... my moms last name is French though", at {{cite web| title=Alexa Forever | work=RE: Questions for Miss Alexa Vega | url=http://www.alexa-vega.com/forum-archive/questions-for-miss-alexa-vega.html#alexaethnicity |accessdate=August 20, 2006}}</ref><ref name=dlaima>{{Cite news|title=Ex-spy has price on head, ache in heart|publisher=Miami Herald|date=September 7, 2009|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=MH&s_site=miami&p_multi=MH&p_theme=realcities&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=12B3F492E15ED4D8&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM|accessdate=March 8, 2011|quote=Alexa Vega 21 is his oldest daughter with former Miami model Gina Rue With about 40 films in her career Alexa is mostly known for her role in the Spy Kids ...}}</ref><ref name=FilmReference>[http://www.filmreference.com/film/84/Alexa-Vega.html Alexa Vega Biography] at Film Reference</ref> Alexa has six siblings: paternal half-sister Margaux Vega (b. 1981), sister Krizia Vega (b. 1990), sister [[Makenzie Vega]] (b. 1994; starred in ''[[Saw (film)|Saw]]'' and ''[[Sin City (film)|Sin City]]''), maternal half-sister Greylin James (b.2000), maternal half-brother Jet James (b. 2005), and maternal half-brother Cruz Hudson Rue (b. 2009). She moved with her family to California when she was four years old.
Vega was born in [[Miami]], [[Florida]]. Her father, Baruch Vega, is a Colombian fashion model photographer and her mother, Gina Rue, is an American former model.<ref name="notitalian">Vega's mother is not of Italian descent, despite reports to the contrary. In a question regarding her ancestry, Vega replied on her website's message board: "My father's side is Colombian (Bogota)... and I don't know why they said my mom was Italian. lol... She's not. My family and I were trying to figure out what my mom was, but we can only go back to 5 generations and they were all from Florida. haha. so .. Floridian? ahhah... my moms last name is French though", at {{cite web| title=Alexa Forever | work=RE: Questions for Miss Alexa Vega | url=http://www.alexa-vega.com/forum-archive/questions-for-miss-alexa-vega.html#alexaethnicity |accessdate=August 20, 2006}}</ref><ref name=dlaima>{{Cite news|title=Ex-spy has price on head, ache in heart|publisher=Miami Herald|date=September 7, 2009|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=MH&s_site=miami&p_multi=MH&p_theme=realcities&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=12B3F492E15ED4D8&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM|accessdate=March 8, 2011|quote=Alexa Vega 21 is his oldest daughter with former Miami model Gina Rue With about 40 films in her career Alexa is mostly known for her role in the Spy Kids ...}}</ref><ref name=FilmReference>[http://www.filmreference.com/film/84/Alexa-Vega.html Alexa Vega Biography] at Film Reference</ref> Alexa has six siblings: paternal half-sister Margaux Vega (b. 1981), sister Krizia Vega (b. 1990), sister [[Makenzie Vega]] (b. 1994; starred in ''[[Saw (film)|Saw]]'' and ''[[Sin City (film)|Sin City]]''), maternal half-sister Greylin James (b.2000), maternal half-brother Jet James (b. 2005), and maternal half-brother Cruz Hudson Rue (b. 2009). She moved with her family to California when she was four years old.

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Alexa PenaVega
Vega at the 2012 FX Ad Sales Upfront
Born
Alexa Ellesse Vega

(1988-08-27) August 27, 1988 (age 36)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actress, singer
Years active1993–present
SpouseSean Covel (2010–2012)
WebsiteTwitter

She's marrying Carlos Pena because Carlexa is perfect b*tches Alexa Ellesse Vega (born August 27, 1988) is an American actress and singer. She is best 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 which in September 2009 after airing one season was officially canceled by ABC Family.

Early life

Vega was born in Miami, Florida. Her father, Baruch Vega, is a Colombian fashion model photographer and her mother, Gina Rue, is an American former model.[1][2][3] Alexa has six siblings: paternal half-sister Margaux Vega (b. 1981), sister Krizia Vega (b. 1990), sister Makenzie Vega (b. 1994; starred in Saw and Sin City), maternal half-sister Greylin James (b.2000), maternal half-brother Jet James (b. 2005), and maternal half-brother Cruz Hudson Rue (b. 2009). She moved with her family to California when she was four years old.

Career

Acting

In 1996, Vega starred as young Jo Harding in Twister. She guest-starred in numerous television shows and films, including ER, Follow the Stars Home, Ghost Whisperer, and The Bernie Mac Show. She became known worldwide in 2001 for her role as Carmen Cortez in Spy Kids. 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. During the shooting of the three films, she performed most of her own stunts. Vega reprised the role in the 2011 sequel, Spy Kids 4: All the Time in the World.

In 2003, she was named one of that year's hottest teen celebrities in the July 2003 issue Vanity Fair. In 2004, Vega finished filming two films: Sleepover and State's Evidence. Then the following year she starred in the Lifetime television film entitled Odd Girl Out as a victim of cyber-bullying. She also filmed for another made-for-TV movie, Walkout. In June 2006, she finished filming Remember the Daze, which was released in limited theaters on April 2007. She also finished filming Repo! the Genetic Opera, which was released in 2008.[4] Vega has also been confirmed as the lead role in Helix, written and directed by Aram Rappaport, which began filming in Chicago in March 2008. Vega was originally cast in the 2009 Robert Rodriguez film Shorts, however, due to her being in Australia for the filming of Broken Hill, she had to be recast. She was replaced by Kat Dennings.[5]

In 2009, she played Ruby Gallagher on the ABC Family television sitcom Ruby & The Rockits, which also starred Patrick and David Cassidy. The series was not renewed for a second season.

Vega played Wick in the 2012 film The Devil's Carnival, a film from director Darren Lynn Bousman and screenwriter Terrance Zdunich, who previously worked with Vega in Repo! The Genetic Opera.[6]

Vega plays the young heroine in Aerosmith's music video Legendary Child.[7]

Music

She recorded three songs for the soundtracks while playing Carmen Cortez in the Spy Kids films. She released her debut single, "Isle of Dreams", to coincide with the release of the second film. She also released "Game Over", for the third film. Another song, "Heart Drive" featuring Bobby Edner, was also recorded for Spy Kids 3. She also has recorded songs for the movie Repo! The Genetic Opera, released in 2008.

Vega sang the song "Christmas is the Time to Say 'I Love You'" in the ABC Family film Santa Baby 2: Christmas Maybe. The track appears on the compilation album Songs to Celebrate 25 Days of Christmas, which was released on November 3, 2009 by Walt Disney Records. The music video for the song premiered during the ABC Family's 25 Days of Christmas programming block in 2009.

Personal life

Vega enjoys freshwater fishing, can speak Spanish fluently, is an experienced gymnast, and describes herself as a Christian.[8][9] Vega married film producer Sean Covel on October 10, 2010 in a ceremony held in his hometown of Lead, South Dakota. She wore an Ian Stuart gown[10] and was walked down the aisle by Robert Rodriguez. Vega is close friends with Nikki Reed, and was the maid of honor at Reed's wedding to Paul McDonald on October 16, 2011.

In July 2012, Vega announced on Twitter that she had divorced Covel.[11] Citing irreconcilable differences, Vega and Covel already have a division of property based upon a "written agreement."[12]

Filmography

List of film credits
Year Title Role Notes
1994 Little Giants Priscilla O'Shea
1995 Nine Months Molly Dwyer
It Was Him or Us Young Carrie TV film
1996 A Promise to Carolyn Young Kay TV film
Twister Jo Harding (age 5)
Shattered Mind Sarah also known as The Terror Inside
The Glimmer Man Cole's Daughter cameo
Ghosts of Mississippi Claire DeLaughter
1998 Dennis the Menace Strikes Again Gina direct-to-video
1999 NetForce Susie Michaels Mini-series
The Deep End of the Ocean Kerry Cappadora
Run the Wild Fields Opal 'Pug' Miller
2001 Follow the Stars Home Amy Williams also known as A Second Chance (Australia)
Spy Kids Carmen Cortez first starring role
2002 Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams Main Role
2003 Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over Main Role
2004 Sleepover Julie Corky first main billing role
2005 Odd Girl Out Vanessa Lifetime Original Movie
2006 State's Evidence Sandy Direct to DVD, filmed in 2004
Walkout Paula Crisostomo HBO original movie
Marrying God Ivy Short film
2007 Remember the Daze Holly originally titled "The Beautiful Ordinary"
2008 Repo! The Genetic Opera Shilo Wallace
2009 Innocent Ashley originally titled "Helix"
Broken Hill Kat Rogers
2010 Mother's Day Jenna Luther Minor role, second film with Darren Lynn Bousman; third with Matt O'Leary
Cafe Sally
2011 From Prada to Nada Mary
Summer Song Ellie Main role, second film with Aram Rappaport
Spy Kids 4: All the Time in the World Carmen Cortez Main role
2012 The Pregnancy Project Gaby Rodriguez Lifetime Original Movie
The Devil's Carnival Wick short, third film with Darren Lynn Bousman
The Clockwork Girl Tesla Main role, voice
The Mine Sharon Main role, shot in 2009
2013 23 Blast Ashley Main role
Machete Kills [13] KillJoy First non-Spy Kids film with Robert Rodriguez
Bounty Killer Stewardess
2 BR/1 BA Janie
Sin City: A Dame to Kill For
List of television credits
Year Title Role Notes
1993–
1994		 Evening Shade Emily Newton 6 episodes
1995 ER Bonnie Howe Episode: "Sleepless in Chicago"
Chicago Hope Sara Wilmette Episode: "Every Day a Little Death"
1996 Life's Work Tess Hunter Pilot
1998 The Magnificent Seven Olivia Greer Episode: "Safecracker"
To Have & to Hold Kelly McGrail 7 episodes
1999 Ladies Man Wendy Stiles No. 2 9 episodes
2002 All That Carmen Cortez Episode: "Spy Kids/ Play"
2003 The Bernie Mac Show Jill Episode: "Magic Jordan"
2003 Trading Spaces: Boys vs. Girls Herself Episode: Siblings "Eli vs. Kali"
2009 Ghost Whisperer Serena 2 episodes: "Endless Love" & "The Book of Changes"
Ruby & The Rockits Ruby Gallagher main character, 10 episodes
2010 The Middle Morgan 2 episodes: "The Break-Up" and "Worry Duty"
2012 Unsupervised Christina Main Role
Royal Pains Hollister Episode: "Imperfect Storm"

Discography

Singles

Year Song Album Writer(s) Label
2002 "Isle of Dreams" Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams Robert Rodriguez Milan Records
2003 "Game Over" Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over Robert Rodriguez & Rebecca Rodriguez
"Heart Drive"
2008 "Seventeen" Repo! The Genetic Opera (soundtrack) Terrance Zdunich & Darren Smith Lionsgate Records
2009 "Lost In Your Own Life" Ruby & The Rockits Shaun Cassidy Hollywood Records
"You are Where I Live" David Cassidy
"The Way It's Gonna Be"
"Forever Your Song"
"Too High a Price"
"Possibilities" (with Austin Butler)
"Now When I Close My Eyes"
"Christmas is the Time to Say I Love You"[14] Santa Baby 2: Christmas Maybe Billy Squier Walt Disney Records

Soundtrack

Music videos

Year Title Album Director Source
2002 "Isle of Dreams" Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams Robert Rodriguez Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams
2009 "You are Where I Live" Ruby & The Rockits Ted Wass ABC Family/ABCFamily.com
2009 "Christmas Is the Time to Say I Love You" Songs to Celebrate 25 Days of Christmas Santa Baby 2: Christmas Maybe/ABC Family Channel
2004 "Game Over"

References

  1. ^ Vega's mother is not of Italian descent, despite reports to the contrary. In a question regarding her ancestry, Vega replied on her website's message board: "My father's side is Colombian (Bogota)... and I don't know why they said my mom was Italian. lol... She's not. My family and I were trying to figure out what my mom was, but we can only go back to 5 generations and they were all from Florida. haha. so .. Floridian? ahhah... my moms last name is French though", at "Alexa Forever". RE: Questions for Miss Alexa Vega. Retrieved August 20, 2006.
  2. ^ "Ex-spy has price on head, ache in heart". Miami Herald. September 7, 2009. Retrieved March 8, 2011. Alexa Vega 21 is his oldest daughter with former Miami model Gina Rue With about 40 films in her career Alexa is mostly known for her role in the Spy Kids ...
  3. ^ Alexa Vega Biography at Film Reference
  4. ^ Paris Hilton gets movie musical role. Retrieved August 1, 2007.
  5. ^ "Spy Kids" Star Vega to Join Broadway’s Hairspray
  6. ^ "Two Tickets To 'The Devil's Carnival' Please". FEARnet. March 6, 2012. Retrieved March 28, 2012.
  7. ^ http://www.billboard.com/column/viralvideos/aerosmith-rocks-a-warehouse-in-legendary-1007539352.story#/column/viralvideos/aerosmith-rocks-a-warehouse-in-legendary-1007539352.story
  8. ^ "Alexa Forever". new questions, new answers. November 18, 2005. Retrieved March 20, 2008. I was not insulted on the question about my religion. I don't think it sets people aside. I think everyone on this board is mature enough to respect everyone's beliefs and opinions. I am a Christian to answer your question.
  9. ^ November 20 story of engagement broken by HotSpringsStar.com quote=Covel managed to complete his second mission; to propose marriage to Vega. And she said, “Yes.”
  10. ^ Alexa Vega's Wedding Album
  11. ^ http://www.tmz.com/2012/07/15/alexa-vega-divorce/
  12. ^ http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20612419,00.html
  13. ^ RR gave the ok for a sneak peek...@machetekills KillJoy
  14. ^ "Tommy2.net". Tommy2.net. September 25, 2009. Retrieved November 26, 2009.
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