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Alexa Ellesse PenaVega is a Miami, Florida-born American actress as well as a singer, probably best known for her performance in the movie series “Spy Kids” as Carmen Cortez. Born on 27 August 1988, Alexa has both Colombian and American heritage. One of the successful actresses when it comes to the American film industry, Alexa has been active in her profession since 1993.

An artist skilled at both acting and singing with successful careers, how rich is Alexa as of early 2016? As of now, Alexa counts her net worth at $12.5 million; obviously, most of her present wealth has been amassed due to her successful involvement in showbiz as an actress while her being a singer has also helped her earn a lot of money over the years.

Alexa Vega Net Worth $12.5 Million

Raised in Oscala, Florida and California, Alexa started her journey as an actress at the very young age of six. Her first role was in the television series “Evening Shade” in which she appeared as Emily Newton, a recurring character. With time, Alexa became more prominent on television and performed in several TV shows including “To Have & To Hold”, “Ladies Man”,” Ruby & The Rockits” and others. Until today, Alexa has continued to be a part of television and more recently, she appeared in shows like “The Tomorrow People”, “Nashville” and “Dancing With The Stars” among others. Surely, all of these projects have been significant in adding to her net worth.

Although television has been a major part of her life, Alexa is more popular for being a Hollywood actress. She initiated her career in Hollywood with the role of Priscilla in the movie “Little Giants” in 1994. Later, she was noted for her appearance in the movie “Twister”, but her breakthrough performance came in 2001 when she starred in the movie “Spy Kids” as Carmen Cortez. As the movie went on to become successful, two sequels were released in which Alexa also had parts.

Other of Alexa’s notable movies apart from the “Spy Kids” series include “Remember The Daze”, “Innocent”, “The Hunters”, “The Remaining” and many more. On a recent note, Alexa has been working on the upcoming movie “The Murder Pact” and is appearing on television as a contestant in the show “Dancing With The Stars”. Needless to say, all these projects have been helpful in making Alexa a multi-millionaire at the present.

Apart from acting, Alexa is also a successful singer who has notably sung soundtracks for movies including “Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams” and “Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over”, “Ruby & The Rockits” and “The Devil’s Carnival” among others, which have also added to her net worth.

As for her personal life, 27 years old actress has been living a married life with her spouse Carlos Pena, Jr. since 2014. Previously, she was married to Sean Covel for two years until divorce in 2012. For now, Alexa is enjoying her career as an accomplished actress and singer whose present net worth of $12.5 million has been catering to her life.



Full Name Alexa Vega
Net Worth $12.5 Million
Date Of Birth August 27, 1988
Place Of Birth Miami, Florida, United States
Height 5 ft 1 in (1.55 m)
Profession Actress, Singer
Nationality Americasn
Spouse Carlos Pena, Jr. (m. 2014), Sean Covel (m. 2010–2012)
Parents Baruch Vega, Gina Rue
Siblings Makenzie Vega, Krizia Vega, Cruz Hudson Rue, Greylin James, Margaux Vega, Jet James
Nicknames Alexa Ellesse Vega , Lex , Alex , Alexa PenaVega , Alexa Ellesse Pena-Vega , Alexa Ellesse PenaVega
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/RealAlexaPenaVega
Twitter http://www.twitter.com/alexavega
Google+ http://plus.google.com/114985237285550995169
Instagram http://www.instagram.com/vegaalexa
MySpace http://www.myspace.com/alexavega
IMDB www.imdb.com/name/nm0891786
Allmusic www.allmusic.com/artist/alexa-vega-mn0000936588
Awards ALMA Awards for Favorite Movie Actress – Comedy/Musical (2011), Black Reel Award for Newtork/Cable- Best Actress (2007), Imagen Award for Best Actress – Television (2012), Young Artist Award – Best Performance in a Feature Film (2003)
Nominations YoungStar Award (2000), Young Artist Awards, NCLR Bravo Awards (1996), Imagen Foundation Awards
Movies “Machete Kills” (2013), “Little Giants” (1994), “Twister”, “Spy Kids”, “Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams”, “Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over”, “Ruby & The Rockits”, “The Devil’s Carnival”
TV Shows “To Have & To Hold”, “Ladies Man”, “The Tomorrow People”, “Nashville”, “Dancing With The Stars” (2016), “Ruby & The Rockits” (2009)
Quote
1 I am taking belly dancing now. My hips are double-jointed, so I can do it really easily.
2 Don’t get me wrong, I’m going to play the young role as long as I can because once that ship has sailed, there’s no getting back on it.
3 I don’t want to get stuck playing the same character over and over again.
4 I love taking on roles that I haven’t yet done in my career.
5 I’ve been through a marriage, and I’m still very fond of my ex-husband; but if I’ve learned anything, it’s that relationships are about compromise.
6 I’d like to go to NYU business school and then go on to film school.
7 When a casting agent sees me, he kind of knows what he’s getting.
8 I’m already a tiny person, so now I’m trying to go to the gym to add muscle. I need it!
9 Growing up on a set is completely different than coming onto a brand new set for the first time.
10 I really wanted to pursue music, but all those other girls are doing it and it is annoying.
11 When you’re younger, there aren’t very many kid actors. It’s a lot easier to get jobs.
12 I really don’t get nervous when I perform -it’s more of an exciting feeling than anything else. But put me in a classroom with kids my age and have me take a test and yeah, I’ll be nervous!
13 My mom sent me to regular high school because she wanted me to have that experience and not say that I missed out, but I didn’t like it at all. I’m more comfortable in the world that I’m in, I grew up in it so when I get around normal kids in regular high school I don’t know what to do. I feel more secure in an adult environment.
14 You always hear these stories of people who grew up in Hollywood, and they’re like, ‘We lost our childhood.’ But I was very fortunate.
15 I get to play characters that kind of shock people and I enjoy doing that. I like characters that have meaning and get people in the heart. I want to be able to get people to cry or make people angry or sad.
16 What makes Johnny Depp so brilliant is you truly have no idea what kind of character he’s going to play next.
17 My mom always bails me out of things when I get in trouble.
18 I like to play paintball in my back yard.
19 I have three friendships that have lasted a long time, but everybody else has come and gone.
20 Natalie Portman is one of my favorites, and Jodie Foster. Those two are amazing actresses.
21 I really look up to actors like Gwyneth Paltrow and Cate Blanchett who have a strong background in theatre.
22 I love doing comedy. It’s a lot of fun.
23 I hang out with all the crew on set. It just makes it easier to work. You feel more comfortable around everyone.
24 I love working with Darren Lynn Bousman. He is such a cool director with really great ideas.
25 Coming into high school, it’s scary. You don’t know which group to be in, and I can’t stand that it’s so cliquey.
26 I just feel so sexy when I’m salsa dancing and wearing the salsa clothes. I love dancing, and the salsa is just so sexy.
27 There will always be someone being picked on at school, and it’s not going to go away.
28 Honestly, I usually have way more guy friends than girlfriends.
29 Kids need to open up to their parents. And parents should realize that when kids are pushing you away, that’s the time to really step in.
30 Never compromise yourself.
31 I always think it’s hard for any young actor to make that transition to more grown-up roles. Because you don’t want to alienate your audience who has been supportive of you for so many years, so you kind of have to tiptoe through that process.
32 People are expecting me to still be fourteen years old. It cracks me up, especially when people see me walk by with my husband. They’re like, ‘What? You’re married? You’re not old enough to be married.’ Thank you. I’m glad that you think that.
33 The Internet has become a tool to pick on people and ruin someone’s life. I don’t think parents realize what’s going on. Just because you’re not at school doesn’t mean kids aren’t harassing you on the computer.
34 I used to be so intimidated by spin classes. I’d always go by and see people on their bikes looking so intense. But one day my sister and I worked up the courage to go in, and now we’re hooked!
35 I don’t know how I didn’t kill any one of my sisters. For this one horror film we were making, I made my own harness for my sister. I wrapped her in all these ropes, but then also put a noose around her neck and hung her from a tree. Now I think, ‘What if my harness didn’t work?’ I’m so lucky that nothing ever happened.
36 If a script comes together, and you end up liking the people who are part of it, that’s when you can make magic happen. It’s a huge combination of trying to find something you think you can deliver on and a director you think you can collaborate with to make a good picture.
37 I don’t expect people who’ve enjoyed ‘Spy Kids’ will enjoy ‘Repo! the Genetic Opera!’
38 I guess if you are making more money than your mom and dad, you can set your own boundaries.
39 I consider my mom and all my sisters my friends.
40 I was raised by a very strict, good mother, so I won’t be getting out of line anytime soon.
41 Having to go back and forth between school and filming would sometimes be frustrating because I loved school. It was my chance to be around other people my age. But when you’re leaving school to go to a set that’s filled with kids your age, then it’s fine.
42 The Internet has become a tool to pick on people and ruin someone’s life. I don’t think parents realize what’s going on.
43 When you have people catering to you non-stop, you lose it. You need someone to kick you in the butt every now and then!
44 I think it really makes a difference when you know the people that you’re working with, when you develop a relationship.
45 I need a SUV, for me and my four sisters. So, I’ve narrowed it down to four, kind of expensive, cars.
46 I actually have a stash of wigs for Halloween. But only for that. Not to play dress-up.
47 Well, because I’m naturally a tomboy, when I have sleepovers with girls, they end up going home and crying.
48 Guys are so easygoing and girls are a little harder to please, but that’s okay.
49 I think I am too old to be doing teen movies. I am just kind of annoyed, because you have all these teen movies coming out with usually either Lindsay Lohan or Hilary Duff doing four of the exact teen movies over and over again.
50 I don’t know what to say when I have a crush on somebody. I kind of lose my words. I really try to start a conversation, and I can’t. It’s horrible.
Fact
1 Gave birth to her 1st child at age 28, a son named Ocean King PenaVega on December 7, 2016. Child’s father is her husband, Carlos PenaVega.
2 Friend of AnnaLynne McCord.
3 (January 4, 2014) Married for the 2nd time her boyfriend of a year Carlos PenaVega following a 5-month-long engagement.
4 On the set, filming the movie Walkout (2006) for HBO. [July 2005]
5 Playing the role of ‘Penny Pingleton’ in the Broadway production of “Hairspray”. [April 2007]
6 Her favorite actor is Rupert Grint.
7 On the set of Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams (2002), she received her first kiss at the age of 13, with a young stuntman, after calling her mother and receiving assurances that it was all right.
8 Spy Kids (2001) director, Robert Rodriguez, bought her a new car for her 16th birthday. She wanted a Range Rover so she can drive her four sisters around and put a surfboard on top.
9 At 15, placed fourth in the hottest female teen stars in February 2004.
10 Is an experienced gymnast.
11 She can speak Spanish fluently.
12 Her father is Colombian. Her mother, who is of British Isles origin, has deep roots in Florida.
13 She enjoys freshwater fishing.
14 Has two half-sisters named Greylin James (b. 2000) and Margaux Vega (b. 1981). She also has a half-brother named Jet James (b. 2005).
15 Older sister of Makenzie Vega and Krizia Vega.

Actress

Title Year Status Character
The Hunters 2013 TV Movie Dylan Savini (as Alexa Vega)
Adrian Vera: He Don’t Know – Remix 2013 Short Woman
Machete Kills 2013 KillJoy (as Alexa Vega)
Big Time Rush 2013 TV Series Alexa Vega
Bounty Killer 2013 Stewardess (as Alexa Vega)
The Mine 2012 Sharon (as Alexa Vega)
Aerosmith: Legendary Child 2012 Short Girl on Roller Skates
Royal Pains 2012 TV Series Hollister
The Devil’s Carnival 2012 Wick (as Alexa Vega)
Unsupervised 2012 TV Series Christina
The Pregnancy Project 2012 TV Movie Gaby Rodriguez (as Alexa Vega)
Summer Song 2011 Ellie (as Alexa Vega)
Café 2011/II Sally (as Alexa Vega)
Spy Kids: All the Time in the World in 4D 2011 Carmen Cortez (as Alexa Vega)
From Prada to Nada 2011 Mary Dominguez (as Alexa Vega)
Mother’s Day 2010/I Jenna – Party Girl (as Alexa Vega)
The Middle 2010 TV Series Morgan Edwards
Innocent 2010 Ashley (as Alexa Vega)
Ruby & the Rockits 2009 TV Series Ruby Gallagher
Broken Hill 2009 Kat Rogers (as Alexa Vega)
Alexa Vega: You Are Where I Live 2009 Short Alexa Vega
Ghost Whisperer 2009 TV Series Serena Westen
Repo! The Genetic Opera 2008 Shilo Wallace (as Alexa Vega)
Remember the Daze 2007 Holly (as Alexa Vega)
State’s Evidence 2006 Sandy (as Alexa Vega)
Walkout 2006 TV Movie Paula Crisostomo (as Alexa Vega)
Marrying God 2006 Short Ivy (as Alexa Vega)
Odd Girl Out 2005 TV Movie Vanessa (as Alexa Vega)
Sleepover 2004 Julie (as Alexa Vega)
Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over 2003 Carmen Cortez (as Alexa Vega)
The Bernie Mac Show 2003 TV Series Jill
Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams 2002 Carmen Cortez (as Alexa Vega)
Alexa Vega: Isle of Dreams 2002 Short Carmen Cortez
All That 2002 TV Series Spy Kids
Ladies Man 1999-2001 TV Series Wendy Stiles
Follow the Stars Home 2001 TV Movie Amy Williams (as Alexa Vega)
Spy Kids 2001 Carmen Cortez (as Alexa Vega)
Run the Wild Fields 2000 TV Movie Opal ‘Pug’ Miller (as Alexa Vega)
The Deep End of the Ocean 1999 Kerry Cappadora (as Alexa Vega)
NetForce 1999 TV Movie Susan ‘Susie’ Michaels (as Alexa Vega)
To Have & to Hold 1998 TV Series Kelly McGrail
Dennis the Menace Strikes Again! 1998 Video Gina (as Alexa Vega)
The Magnificent Seven 1998 TV Series Olivia Greer
Life’s Work 1996-1997 TV Series Tess Hunter
Ghosts of Mississippi 1996 Claire DeLaughter (as Alexa Vega)
The Glimmer Man 1996 Cole’s Daughter (as Alexa Vega)
Shattered Mind 1996 TV Movie as Alexa Vega
Twister 1996 Jo Harding age 6 (as Alexa Vega)
High Incident 1996 TV Series
A Promise to Carolyn 1996 TV Movie Young Kay (as Alexa Vega)
It Was Him or Us 1995 TV Movie Young Carrie (as Alexa Vega)
Chicago Hope 1995 TV Series Sara Wilmette
Nine Months 1995 Molly Dwyer (as Alexa Vega)
ER 1995 TV Series Bonnie Howe
Little Giants 1994 Priscilla O’Shea (as Alexa Vega)
Evening Shade 1993-1994 TV Series Emily Newton
Sleep Away 2017 post-production Isabella
Elephant Kingdom 2016 Melody (voice)
Ms. Matched 2016 Libby Boland
The Murder Pact 2015 Camille
Pixies 2015 Michelle Meyers (voice)
Roommate Wanted 2015 Video Janie (as Alexa Vega)
Nashville 2014-2015 TV Series Kiley Brenner
Do You Believe? 2015 Lacey
The Mentalist 2015 TV Series Lily Stoppard
Spare Parts 2015/I Karla
Muertoons 2014-2015 TV Series Rosita
Courtside 2014 TV Series Alexa
23 Blast 2014 Ashley (as Alexa Vega)
The Remaining 2014/I Skylar (as Alexa Vega)
Dorothy Ice Bucket Fail 2014 Short Dorothy Gale
Sin City: A Dame to Kill For 2014 Gilda (as Alexa Vega)
The Tomorrow People 2014 TV Series Hillary Cole
Code Academy 2014 Short Libby
Wicked Blood 2014 Video Amber Dawn Baker (as Alexa Vega)
The Clockwork Girl 2014 Tesla (voice, as Alexa Vega)

Soundtrack

Title Year Status Character
Muertoons 2014 TV Series performer – 2 episodes
The Devil’s Carnival 2012 performer: “The Devil’s Carnival”, “Kiss The Girls” – as Alexa Vega
From Prada to Nada 2011 performer: “Cielito Lindo” – as Alexa Vega
Santa Baby 2: Christmas Maybe 2009 TV Movie performer: “Christmas Is the Time to Say ‘I Love You'” – as Alexa Vega
Ruby & the Rockits 2009 TV Series performer – 7 episodes
Repo! The Genetic Opera 2008 performer: “A Sandwich And A Bug”, “21st Century Cure”, “Shilo Wakes”, “Infected”, “Limo Ride”, “Inoppurtune Telephone Call”, “GraveRobber and Shilo Escape”, “Zydrate Anatomy”, “Chase the Morning”, “Everyone’s a Composer”, “Come Back!”, “What Chance Has a 17 Year Old Girl?”, “Seventeen”, “Nathan Discovers Rotti’s Plan”, “At the Opera Tonight”, “Needle Through a Bug”, “Let the Monster Rise”, “Sawman’s Lament”, “The Man Who Made You Sick”, “Cut the Ties”, “Shilo Turns Against Rotti”, “I Didn’t Kno
Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over 2003 performer: “Game Over”, “Heart Drive” – as Alexa Vega
Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams 2002 performer: “Isle of Dreams” – as Alexa Vega

Music Department

Title Year Status Character
Ruby & the Rockits 2009 TV Series performer – 10 episodes

Producer

Title Year Status Character
Do You Believe? 2015 associate producer

Self

Title Year Status Character
Hollywood Today Live 2015-2016 TV Series Herself
Home & Family 2016 TV Series Herself
Ask Lex 2013-2016 TV Mini-Series Herself
Dancing with the Stars 2015 TV Series Herself – Contestant
Good Morning America 2015 TV Series Herself – Guest
The View 2015 TV Series Herself
Entertainment Tonight 2015 TV Series Herself
Made in Hollywood 2013-2015 TV Series Herself
Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards 2014 2014 TV Special Herself
Reel Junkie 2013 TV Series Herself
Up Close with Carrie Keagan 2013 TV Series Herself
AssociatedPress Interview: Alexa Vega’s New Movie Tackles Teen Pregnancy 2012 Documentary short Herself (as Alexa Vega)
Spy Gadgets 2011 Video documentary short Herself (as Alexa Vega)
Spy Kids: Passing the Torch 2011 Video documentary short Herself (as Alexa Vega)
Piper’s Picks TV 2011 TV Series Herself – Guest
Piper’s QUICK Picks 2011 TV Series Herself – Guest
2011 ALMA Awards 2011 TV Special Herself (as Alexa Vega)
From Nada to Prada: Featurette 2011 Video documentary short Herself (as Alexa Vega)
From Prada to Nada: Bloopers 2011 Video short Herself (as Alexa Vega)
From Prada to Nada: My Family, Mi Familia – Featurette 2011 Video documentary short Herself (as Alexa Vega)
Made in Hollywood: Teen Edition 2011 TV Series Herself
From Prada to Nada: Alexa Vega Behind the Scenes Interview 2010 Video documentary short Herself (as Alexa Vega)
Broken Hill the Movie – Alexa Vega on Set 2009 Documentary short Herself (as Alexa Vega)
Paris Hilton’s British Best Friend 2009 TV Series Herself
Helix: Behind the Scenes 2008 Video documentary short Herself (as Alexa Vega)
Alexa Vega Talks to Bill Moseley 2007 Documentary short Herself (voice, as Alexa Vega)
Alexa Vega Backstage at Hairspray 2007 Documentary short Herself (as Alexa Vega)
On Location with Remember the Daze 2007 Video documentary short Herself (as Alexa Vega)
CosmoGIRL! Spy: Alexa Vega 2007 Documentary short Herself (as Alexa Vega)
The Drop 2006 TV Series Herself
The 100 Greatest Family Films 2005 TV Movie documentary Herself (as Alexa Vega)
A Guide to the Perfect Sleepover: Making-of Featurette 2004 Video documentary short Herself (as Alexa Vega)
Ready, Set, Action!: Sleepover Featurette 2004 Video documentary short Herself (as Alexa Vega)
Sleepover: Behind-the-Scenes Photo Gallery 2004 Video short Herself (as Alexa Vega)
Sleepover: Confessions 2004 Video documentary short Herself (as Alexa Vega)
Sleepover: Gag Reel 2004 Video short Herself (as Alexa Vega)
Sleepover: Meet the Girls 2004 Video documentary short Herself (as Alexa Vega)
The Teen Choice Awards 2004 2004 TV Special Herself (as Alexa Vega)
On-Air with Ryan Seacrest 2004 TV Series Herself
Total Request Live 2004 TV Series Herself
2004 MTV Movie Awards 2004 TV Special Herself (as Alexa Vega)
Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards ’04 2004 TV Movie documentary Herself (as Alexa Vega)
The Teen Choice Awards 2003 2003 TV Special Herself (as Alexa Vega)
Trading Spaces: Boys vs. Girls 2003 TV Series Herself
All That 2002 TV Series Herself
The Early Show 2002 TV Series Herself
Wild & Crazy Kids 2002 TV Series Herself
Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards ’02 2002 TV Special documentary Herself (as Alexa Vega)
Total Access 24/7 2002 TV Series Herself
Hollywood Squares 2001 TV Series Herself
The Rosie O’Donnell Show 2001 TV Series Herself

Archive Footage

Title Year Status Character
Entertainment Tonight 2015 TV Series Herself

Won Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie
2012 Imagen Award Imagen Foundation Awards Best Actress/Television The Pregnancy Project (2012)
2011 ALMA Award ALMA Awards Favorite Movie Actress – Comedy/Musical From Prada to Nada (2011)
2007 Black Reel Black Reel Awards Newtork/Cable- Best Actress Walkout (2006)
2003 Young Artist Award Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a Feature Film – Leading Young Actress Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams (2002)

Nominated Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie
2007 ALMA Award ALMA Awards Outstanding Actress – Television Series, Mini-Series or Television Movie Walkout (2006)
2006 Imagen Award Imagen Foundation Awards Best Actress – Television Walkout (2006)
2006 Young Artist Award Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special (Comedy or Drama) – Leading Young Actress Odd Girl Out (2005)
2005 Young Artist Award Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a Feature Film – Leading Young Actress Sleepover (2004)
2004 Young Artist Award Young Artist Awards Best Young Ensemble in a Feature Film Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003)
2002 Young Artist Award Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actress Spy Kids (2001)
2001 Young Artist Award Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a TV Movie (Drama) – Leading Young Actress Run the Wild Fields (2000)
2000 Young Artist Award Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series – Supporting Young Actress Ladies Man (1999)
2000 YoungStar Award YoungStar Awards Best Young Actress/Performance in a Comedy TV Series Ladies Man (1999)
1997 Young Artist Award Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a TV Comedy/Drama – Supporting Young Actress Age Ten or Under Life’s Work (1996)
1996 NCLR Bravo Award NCLR Bravo Awards Outstanding Television Series Actress in a Crossover Role Life’s Work (1996)
1994 Young Artist Award Young Artist Awards Best Actress Under Ten in a Television Series or Show Evening Shade (1990)

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