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Aris Mejias

Aris Mejias

Birthday: | Place of Birth: Puerto Rico

Formally trained in theatre and with 18 years of experience in front of the the camera, the award winning actress began her career in local film, theatre and television productions. Notably in feature films such as “Cayo" (2006) by Vicente Juarbe, “Che” (2008) by Steven Soderbergh, and particularly in “The Vessel” (2016) by Julio Quintana with an executive production of Terrence Malick and co-starring with Martin Sheen which showcased her bilingual abilities by shooting simultaneously all scenes in Spanish and English. She recently co-starred along Pedro Capo in “Sol de Medianoche” by Douglas Sánchez (HBO). Is the omnipresent narrating voice of Tribeca Film Festival three times winner "Una Noche” (2012) by Lucy Mulloy, the lead role in Cannes Short Film Corner selection “Endless Cycle” (2015) by Fernando Rodríguez which she garnered the “Best Actress” award at the 2016 International Oporto Film Festival. Likewise she was the lead role in the the Long Format Latin Grammy winner “Loco de amor: La historia” (2015) by Kacho López. She runs and operates her clothing line Skin Onion.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2022
The Commando

as    Lisa

2020
Ana

as    Leonor

2017
The Alternative

as    Valentina Moreno

2016
The Vessel

as    Soraya

2012
Una Noche

as    Lila (Narrator's voice)

2011
The Caller

as    Young Woman

2006
Thieves and Liars

as    Patricia