Yvette Monreal
Appearance
Yvette Monreal | |
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Nationality | American |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2013–present |
Yvette Monreal is an American actress. Her television appearances have included roles in Matador (2014), Faking It (2014), and as Yolanda Montez / Wildcat in Stargirl (2020).[1][2] She also appears in the action film Rambo: Last Blood as John Rambo's caretaker's granddaughter.[3]
Early life
[edit]Monreal grew up in London, California. She became interested in acting after taking drama classes in high school. She feels that her mother inspired her to make this decision.[4] Monreal is of half Chilean and half Mexican descent. As a child, she had enjoyed Halle Berry playing Catwoman and wanted to be like her.[5] She has said her upbringing was "very Catholic".[6]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2014 | Casey | Casey | Short |
2016 | Lowriders[7] | Claudia | |
2018 | Once Upon a Superhero | Frankie | |
2018 | Monsoon | Caitlyn | |
2019 | Rambo: Last Blood[7] | Gabriela Beltran |
Television
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2013 | Harpies | Temperance | 2 ep. |
2013 | Chutes & Ladders | Olivia | 9 episodes |
2014 | Awkward | Girl | 1 episode |
2014–15 | Faking It | Reagan | 10 episodes |
2014 | Matador[7] | Senna Galan | 8 episodes |
2015-2017 | The Fosters | Adriana | 4 episodes |
2018 | NCIS | Maya Guzman | 1 ep. |
2020 | Legends of Tomorrow | Yolanda Montez / Wildcat | Cameo, "Crisis on Infinite Earths, Part 5" |
2020–2022 | Stargirl | Main cast[7] |
Accolades
[edit]Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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2019 | National Film & TV Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Rambo: Last Blood | Won | [8][9] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Boris Kodjoe Joins ABC's 'The Club'; Yvette Monreal In El Rey's 'Matador'". Deadline. March 27, 2014. Retrieved November 17, 2014.
- ^ Goldberg, Lesley (September 2, 2014). "MTV's 'Faking It' Adds Duo for Season 2 (Exclusive)". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 17, 2014.
- ^ "Rambo 5 Release Date, Trailer and Everything to Know". August 29, 2019.
- ^ "Yvette Monreal Break Out Star on CW's Stargirl". American Latino. September 30, 2021. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
- ^ "Yvette Monreal Talks About Creating Her Own Wildcat For DC's Stargirl". Remezcla. August 24, 2021. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
- ^ "Yvette Monreal - The Power Of Positivity". CW Network. October 8, 2021. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e Denise Petski (November 29, 2018). "'Stargirl': Yvette Monreal & Christopher James Baker Set As Regulars In DC Universe Series". Retrieved November 11, 2020.
- ^ "Jennifer Lopez, Sharon Stone, Toy Story 4, Quentin Tarantino and Once Upon A Time in Hollywood win big at the 2nd annual National Film & TV Awards 2019". National Film & TV Awards. December 4, 2019. Archived from the original on December 4, 2019. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
- ^ A., Sam (December 4, 2019). "Beyonce Wins Big At 2019 National Film & TV Awards [Full Winners List]". That Grape Juice. Retrieved April 25, 2020.