Alexa Vega who is known for her break through role as Carmen Cortez in Spy Kids is now using her Star Powers to fight the sensitive issue of domestic violence. Vega along with many other celebrities, one of whom is Joanna Garcia Swisher, have partnered with Mary Kay.
Mary Kay has taken initiative against domestic violence with their “Don’t Look Away Campaign” and their strong foundation that supports women and the fight against domestic abuse. They invited women from all over the nation to share the opportunity to be flown to Hollywood to produce documentaries that inspire, educate and create a national conversation about the issue of domestic violence.
Alexa Vega, alongside other women distressed by this issue, stand and work together to say “No more violence”. She is truly a inspirational Latina celebrity to all women.
More about Alexa
She has overcome personal struggles:
Vega is a highly popular actress, successful singer, and has a considerable personal fortune, one might assume that her life is easy, but that’s not the case, as everyone goes through challenges and difficulties, being rich or famous doesn’t make the person immune form it, including Vega. For the actress, this came in the form of bulimia.
Vega announced on Dancing with the Stars that she had long struggled with bulimia, but had recovered. It is inspiring to hear that someone who has endured the ruthless scrutiny and beauty standards of Hollywood since her childhood has managed to regain her health.
Multi-talented:
While it is obvious that Vega is a fantastic actress, as she has been entertaining thousands of fans since her childhood, she actually possesses a wide range of talents. In addition to acting, she is a highly accomplished singer.
Further, she is fluent in Spanish and is a very experienced gymnast (a skill which no doubt helped her perform her stunts). Although Vega is celebrated for her acting ability, most people are unaware of just how diverse her skill set truly is.
Performs her own stunts:
While the Spy Kids movies are fun, humorous, and filled with interesting characters, it is their action and excitement that truly captivates audiences. A big part of this excitement comes from Vega, who performed many of her own stunts as Carmen Cortez.
Her athletic ability, bravery, and talent all combined to produce her most popular role. Fans of the series should be grateful that Vega was able to commit to her role so much.
She is passionate about her faith:
Vega is a Christian, and she is very proud of her faith. She has stated that her religion is the most important thing in her life. Her Instagram posts which announced the birth of her son, for example, were filled with thanks and praise for God.
Perhaps most notably, Vega routinely devotes a portion of her YouTube channel vlogs to her devotional Word of Wisdom.
She is an accomplished musician:
While she is best known for her considerable acting ability, Vega is also an accomplished singer. Her acting and singing have been closely tied, as she provided songs for the soundtracks of all three Spy Kids movies.
She released singles called “Isle of Dreams” and “Game Over” to coincide with the release of the second and third films in the franchise, respectively. She has also provided music for Reno! The Genetic Opera and Ruby & The Rockits.
Marriage:
January of 2014 Alexa Vega married Carlos PenaVega in Mexico (The Spy Kids actress was previously married to Sean Covel from 2010 to 2012). Alexa and Carlos met at a Bible study program, the couple told People Magazine in a statement after their wedding. “We look forward to sharing a happy and healthy life together.”
Fun Facts:
- Speaks Spanish fluently
- Is an experienced gymnast
- Is half-Colombian and half-Italian
- Her favorite TV show is “Friends.”
- Crab Legs with marinara sauce is her favorite food
- Ranked #4 in the Hottest Female Teen Stars in February 2004
- Was named one of the 2004’s Hottest Teen Celebrities in Vanity Fair
- Got her first kiss on the set of “Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams” (2002)
- Was featured in the July 2003 issue of Vanity Fair as one of Today’s Hottest Teen Celebrities
- Did the majority of her own stunts in “Spy Kids” (2001) and recorded two songs for its soundtrack
- Enjoys dancing, gymnastics, reading, playing with her younger sisters, singing, and freshwater fishing
- Her favorite actor and actress, include Anthony Hopkins, Jim Carey, Natalie Portman, and Jodie Foster
- Her favorite movies are “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective” (1994), “Paper Moon” (1973), and “The Professional.”
