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Alexa Ellesse PenaVega (née Vega; born August 27, 1988) is an American actress and singer. She is known for her roles as Carmen Cortez in the first four Spy Kids films and Julie Corky in the 2004 film Sleepover. In 2009, she starred as the title character Ruby Gallagher in the ABC Family series Ruby & the Rockits. Early life Vega was born in Miami, Florida. She spent some of her childhood years on a ranch in Ocala, Florida.Her father, Baruch Vega, is a Colombian fashion photographer and student informer for the Central Intelligence Agency, and her mother, Gina Rue, is a former model.Vega has six siblings, including actress Makenzie Vega. She moved with her family to California when she was four years old. As a teenager, she was homeschooled. Career Acting In 1996, at the age of 8, 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 film was a huge success, and 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. In 2011, Vega appeared in the sequel, Spy Kids: All the Time in the World, as a grown Carmen Cortez. She was named one of the year's hottest teen celebrities in the July 2003 issue Vanity Fair. In 2004, Vega finished filming two films: Sleepover and State's Evidence. The following year, she starred in the Lifetime television film Odd Girl Out, as a victim of cyber-bullying. In 2006, she starred in another made-for-TV movie, Walkout; and finished filming Remember the Daze, which was released in limited theaters in April 2007. She completed filming Repo! The Genetic Opera, which was released in 2008. Vega was confirmed as the lead role in Helix, written and directed by Aram Rappaport, which began filming in Chicago in March 2008. She 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. She appeared on Broadway in Hairspray, as Penny. In 2009, she played Ruby Gallagher on the ABC Family television sitcom Ruby & the Rockits, which also starred Patrick and David Cassidy. 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. Throughout 2012, Vega starred in the independent thriller, 2br/1ba, directed by Rob Margolies and co-stars with Spencer Grammer and Kathryn Morris. Vega also starred in the Lifetime Channel movie The Pregnancy Project and her animated film The Clockwork Girl was completed. Vega's film, The Mine, which was filmed in 2010 got a limited release/screening. Vega also voiced Christina in the animated series Unsupervised and had a guest role on Royal Pains. Vega played the young heroine in Aerosmith's music video "Legendary Child".Throughout 2013 and 2014, Vega appeared in the films 23 Blast, Machete Kills, Bounty Killer, Wicked Blood, The Remaining, and The Hunters. She guest starred on the Big Time Rush series finale "Big Time Dreams", playing herself. In 2015, Vega appeared in Do You Believe? as Lacey.In 2016, she began starring in a series of Hallmark made for television films, such as Ms. Matched, Destination Wedding, and Christmas Made to Order.In 2019, Vega and her husband Carlos PenaVega starred in the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries TV movie Picture Perfect Mysteries: Newlywed and Dead, and in 2020 the follow-up Picture Perfect Mysteries: Dead over Diamonds. She also starred in The Power Couple, a Pure Flix original series. Dancing In the fall of 2015, Vega competed on the 21st season of Dancing with the Stars. Her husband, Carlos PenaVega also competed in that season; he and his partner were eliminated in Week 11. Vega was paired with professional dancer Mark Ballas. On November 9, Vega and Ballas were eliminated in Week 9 and finished the competition in 6th place. Singing Vega recorded three songs for the soundtracks while playing Carmen Cortez in the Spy Kids films. She released her debut single, "Isle of Dreams" helping to promote the release of the second film; "Game Over" and "Heart Drive" featuring Bobby Edner were released during promotions for the third film. She recorded songs for the movie Repo! The Genetic Opera which was 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 ABC Family's 25 Days of Christmas. She performed several songs for her role on Ruby & The Rockits in 2009. Vega also sang two songs on the soundtrack for the film The Devil's Carnival which was released in 2012. Personal life Vega married American film producer Sean Covel on October 10, 2010 in a ceremony held in his hometown of Lead, South Dakota. Robert Rodriguez walked her down the aisle. In July 2012, Vega announced on Twitter that she had divorced Covel.PenaVega is a Christian and she has said that her faith is the most important thing in her life. Vega was the maid of honor at Nikki Reed's wedding to Paul McDonald.In late 2012, Vega started dating American actor and singer Carlos Pena Jr., star of Nickelodeon series Big Time Rush and member of pop music boy band by the same name, after meeting him at a Bible study. She guest appeared in the series finale episode of Big Time Rush, aired in July 2013, where she played the on-screen new girlfriend of Pena's character Carlos Garcia. The couple got engaged in August 2013, and were married on January 4, 2014 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, both taking PenaVega as their married name. The couple shares a YouTube channel, La Vida PenaVega (formerly LexLovesLos). The couple have three children – two sons born in December 2016 and June 2019, and a daughter born in May 2021. In November 2023, the couple announced that they are expecting their fourth child. Filmography Film Television References External links Alexa PenaVega at IMDb Alexa PenaVega on Twitter . 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  • Wanted synopsis, comments

    Wanted

    Maya Banks

    A fan favorite from #1 New York Times bestselling author Maya Banks!One dark secret. One destroyed engagement. And the baby that will expose everything…When wealthy developer Ryan ...

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    Secret Baby at Camp

    Alexa Riley

    Piper's dad is rich and powerful, but she's not so sure it's from anything legal. When she falls for one of his guards and convinces him to sleep with her on her eighteenth birthda...

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    A Flurry of Love

    Alexa Riley

    Evie's been invited to a senior ski weekend with the elites of Madison Prep. As a scholarship student, she's always been an outsider but decides to make one lastditch effort before...

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    Filled

    Alexa Riley

    Angus plans on spending a quiet night in his hotel room until a stripper shows up at his door. Suddenly his plans have changed and even though he's the wrong guy, she's the right w...

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    General Joe

    Alexa Riley

    Kayla may have pulled on the tiger's tail one too many times. She's been in love with Joe her whole life, and when he leaves for the military she has the bright idea to send him di...

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    Stay Close

    Alexa Riley

    New York Times and #1 ebook bestselling author Alexa Riley returns with Stay Close, the first novella in a brandnew series spinning off from the bestselling For Her books. A forme...

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    Coach

    Alexa Riley

    Retiring from the NFL was the right decision, and at thirty years old, I've done things most people could only dream of. After all I've accomplished, coaching high school football ...

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    A Blizzard of Love

    Alexa Riley

    Bri is new to town and is working in her grandparents' General Store. When a big storm is about to hit, a mountain man like she's never seen before walks in. That's when the m...

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    Stalking in a Winter Wonderland

    Alexa Riley

    Eve Tinsel loves everything about Christmas even though she doesn't have anyone to celebrate it with. So instead of getting down about it, she throws herself into planning the best...

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    Stuffed

    Alexa Riley

    Ember works as a cocktail waitress because she's desperate for the money. But when she's offered more in the VIP lounge, there are things that she won't do for cash…right? A b...

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    His Sweet Reward

    Alexa Riley

    Brooklyn Tanner hates online dating, but she's determined to give it a chance.. When she finds out the guy she's meeting with tonight is the bastard all her girlfriends have nickna...

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    His Christmas Cookie

    Alexa Riley

    Cookie wasn't looking for love when her sister brought home two hot Russians. But now one of them won't keep his hands to himself and she's not sure she wants him to. He's moved in...

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    Closer

    Alexa Riley

    Ava fudged a little on her résumé to land her dream job. She's been working her curvy booty overtime to get her boss's new lingerie line off the ground. But when her boss's brother...

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    Small Town Girl

    Alexa Riley

    Lux is ready to leave Pink Springs and spread her wings, but when she winds up in the big city squeezed into a bunny costume, things are definitely not going to plan. One little ho...

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    Toasty

    Alexa Riley

    Myra Michaels has been a personal slave to Kace Cox for far too long. She's tired of him making her work all hours of the night and taking long work trips with just the two of them...

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    Finding His Unicorn

    Alexa Riley

    Rosabelle is trying her best to stay positive in a pretty negative situation. Her coworkers suck, her life is lonely, and all she wants to do is be happy and have fun. Who knew wea...

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    Mechanic

    Alexa Riley

    Everything was fine until that innocent little rich girl walked into my garage. Since the second I laid my eyes on her, all I've wanted to do is get my dirty hands on her pure body...

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    The Jealous Groom

    Alexa Riley

    Allison and Amber are twins, best friends, and partners in crime. They're the ones always causing trouble, raising hell, and living the good life. But striking a deal with the Prin...

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    Giving Her My Baby

    Alexa Riley

    Brooks Renshaw has little time on his hands to deal with problems. But when his mom shows up after a weekend in Vegas engaged to someone he's never met, he decides to do some diggi...

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    Teach Me

    Alexa Riley

    Heidi Miller is desperate. That's the one thing that keeps drumming in her mind as she walks into the strip club looking for a job. As a cocktail waitress, she's only supposed to s...

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    Home For Christmas

    Alexa Riley

    Holly found the love of her life. Sure, it was a whirlwind romance and crazy fast, but she knew in her soul he was it for her. But one night he didn't show up and then she never he...

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    The Inmates Obsession

    Alexa Riley

    When Sienna O'Neal's father ends up behind bars, she's all alone in the world. Visiting him at the prison is all she has left, but when a fight breaks out and she's the target, she...

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    Lovely Baker

    Alexa Riley

    Jenna has been running the bakery for a while now and she doesn't need her grouchy boss telling her what to do. No matter how big his muscles are or how dark those eyes can be when...

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    Guarding His Obsession

    Alexa Riley

    When Drake Hart's security team is hired to find a stalker, he has no idea what's in store for him. However, the day Zoey Lewis' picture lands in his lap, there's nothing he won't ...

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    Fairytale Shifters

    Alexa Riley

    Welcome to the Fairytale Shifter series… where growly alphas find their mates and heroines have babies galore! This bundle includes all of our shifter books.

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    Bookstore Barbie

    Alexa Riley

    All Barbie ever wanted was to own a store filled with romance books. After an unexpected windfall she's finally got her own place, but some people in town have been less than welco...

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    Buy Me

    Alexa Riley

    The Cortez men have found the one, and they'll do anything to own her…including buying her. Their obsession has driven them to the point of deceit, but they didn't get to...

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    Stolen to Remember

    Alexa Riley

    Is it really kidnapping when she was already his to begin with? Kade Warsaw will do anything to make her remember, including taking her to a deserted island until she falls in love...

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    His Princess

    Alexa Riley

    Alena is a princess, and with that comes responsibility. Like marrying the giant caveman King Roman, who looks more like a warrior than a ruler. Everything about him is intense. Es...

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    Pulling Her Trigger

    Alexa Riley

    I thought I had all I needed: my gun, my chopper, and my brothers. Most women don't crave a life like mine, but after the things I've done and seen, I never thought I longed for mo...

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    Cozy

    Alexa Riley

    Timber Grayson likes living alone in his castle far from people and crowds. So when a company wants to use his place for some corporate party, it's a flatout no. That's until she c...

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    His Alone

    Alexa Riley

    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR Ryan Justice may be her boss, but nothing will stop him from making her his. New York Times and #1 ebook bestselling author Alexa Riley entic...

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    The Princesses

    Alexa Riley

    It's crowns galore as we give you all the brooding kings your heart can hold. Climb on your throne and adjust your tiara… we've got cherries to pop and heirs to make.

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    Sweet Enough to Eat

    Alexa Riley

    Nikki's been crashing weddings with her bestie Sugar as she tries to find the one. When she least expects it, Dean pops up and he's on the same page as she is. But a catastrophe in...

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    Mr and Mrs

    Alexa Riley

    Welcome to Alexa Riley Promises. This series is dedicated to old romances. It's tropes galore, with all of our usual overthetop alphas and sweet cheesy goodness.These short books w...

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    His Pumpkin Pie

    Alexa Riley

    Pumpkin is on a plane back home for Thanksgiving when the man beside her becomes the jerk nobody wants to sit beside. When a dark and handsome Russian comes to her rescue and makes...

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    Kingpin

    Alexa Riley

    Thea James is scraping by and trying to make a decent life for herself. She keeps her nose clean and stays out of trouble, trying to do what she can to pay the bills. One night on ...

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    Thick

    Alexa Riley

    Teeny has just moved into a brand new place and curiosity has gotten the better of her. When she meets her new neighbor she's not prepared for how big or how hot he is. The gentle ...

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    Judge

    Alexa Riley

    Nora Vaughn is living on the streets and trying to keep under the radar. Luck is on her side one day when the hot stranger she's been watching drops his keycard and she's able to g...

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    Taken by the Russian

    Alexa Riley

    Anya is getting ready to go to college, but she's sad to leave her bodyguard behind. Sasha has been everything to her over the year, even more than he knows. She's fantasized about...

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    Branding the Virgin

    Alexa Riley

    MaryJane wasn't looking for drama. All she wanted was a family of her own, so she decided to make that happen. A mixup at the sperm bank leaves her with a baby in her belly, but th...

  • Everything for Her synopsis, comments

    Everything for Her

    Alexa Riley

    "I devour every single delicious word Alexa Riley writes." #1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Maya Banks New York Times bestselling author Alexa Riley's first ...

  • The Possessive Groom synopsis, comments

    The Possessive Groom

    Alexa Riley

    Lindsey sacrificed for her younger siblings and has found purpose in making their dreams come true. When she's finally faced with figuring out what she wants in life, the path ahea...

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    Bitten by the Beast

    Alexa Riley

    Juliet Simon gets herself into all kinds of situations, but breaking into the scary mansion near her college campus has got to take the cake. When she finds more than she bargains ...

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    Virgin Husband

    Alexa Riley

    Aiden Clark agreed to marry his best friend Savannah, but it was never anything beyond a piece of paper. He's a good man with good intentions, but one look at Caroline and he knows...

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    Riding Red

    Alexa Riley

    Gray Ridge, Colorado is a quiet town, but this Halloween there's a mating moon, and the shifters' need to breed their fated mates runs strong.Ruby is the proud owner of Red's Goodi...