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Francia Raisa

Film & TV Actress; Best Known for "The Secret Life of the American Teenager" & "Grown-ish"

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Francia Raisa Biography

As a Gracie Award and La Femme Film Festival Rising Star Award recipient, 2012 Teen Choice, IMAGEN and an ALMA award nominee for her portrayal of Adrian Lee on ABC Family's critically acclaimed series "The Secret Life of the American Teenager," Francia Raisa is a well-known American actress.

Raisa was born and raised in Southern California to mother Virginia Almendarez of Mexico and father Maximo Renan Almendarez Coello of Honduras, (one of the most recognized radio personalities and #1 Latino DJs in Los Angeles). At the age of five, Raisa began taking dance lessons to learn all styles from tap to jazz, acrobatics, hip- hop and Polynesian. In addition to dance, she trained in karate and ice-skating. Looking to expand her talents her junior year of high school, Raisa decided to study both acting and modeling. She started to get noticed, and soon began to model for print ads and national commercials. A month into her senior year of high school, Raisa booked her first lead role, starring opposite Hayden Panettiere in Bring it On: All or Nothing.

Not long after wrapping Bring it On, Raisa booked the lead female role of The Cutting Edge 3: Chasing the Dream, before ultimately landing her breakout role as Adrian Lee, a series regular ABC Family's award-winning "The Secret Life of the American Teenager." Created by Brenda Hampton (7th Heaven), the program broke all records for an original series on the network, including taking the #1 spot in its time slot for cable TV when it premiered in summer of 2008. The show continued to be one of the most popular teen TV shows on air until it wrapped in 2013.

Raisa has appeared in "The Mindy Project" and "The Company Town" and starred in the ABC Family movie Christmas Bounty, and the horror film Chastity Bites.

Since early 2018, Raisa has starred in the Freeform show "Grown-ish," which is produced by Black-ish creator Kenya Barris. She also starred in Freeform's 2018 television film Life-Size 2 opposite Tyra Banks.

In her spare time, she works to raise awareness on important causes such as hunger, domestic violence, sex trafficking and female empowerment.

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News
  • Francia Raisa Wins Big at the 2011 Gracie Awards

    Secret Life star Francia Raisa attended the 36th Annual Gracie Awards in Beverly Hills to accept her award for Outstanding Female Rising Star. As always, Francia rocked the red carpet and award show!

  • "Secret Life" Star Francia Raisa Shares Her Secret to Staying Fit

    On The Secret Life of the American Teenager, Francia plays Adrian Lee, a girl who keeps all the guys talking about her killer body-but did you know that Francia NEVER steps a foot in the gym?

  • Exclusive Q&A with Francia Raisa

    This Monday, Francia Raisa reprises her role as Adrian on of The Secret Life of the American Teenager. She took time off from her busy schedule to chat with J-14 about what to expect this season, her real-life friendships with the cast, and more!

FAQs
  • How do I book Francia Raisa to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Francia Raisa for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Francia Raisa, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Francia Raisa or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Francia Raisa

    Speaking fees for Francia Raisa, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Francia Raisa are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $50,000 - $100,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Francia Raisa, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Francia Raisa speak about?

    Francia Raisa is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Actors, Hispanic Heritage, Television Stars, University Speakers, Virtual Speakers.
  • Where does Francia Raisa travel from?

    Francia Raisa generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Francia Raisa’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Francia Raisa for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Francia Raisa for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Francia Raisa or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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Film & TV Actress; Best Known for "The Secret Life of the American Teenager" & "Grown-ish"

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Francia Raisa Biography

As a Gracie Award and La Femme Film Festival Rising Star Award recipient, 2012 Teen Choice, IMAGEN and an ALMA award nominee for her portrayal of Adrian Lee on ABC Family's critically acclaimed series "The Secret Life of the American Teenager," Francia Raisa is a well-known American actress.

Raisa was born and raised in Southern California to mother Virginia Almendarez of Mexico and father Maximo Renan Almendarez Coello of Honduras, (one of the most recognized radio personalities and #1 Latino DJs in Los Angeles). At the age of five, Raisa began taking dance lessons to learn all styles from tap to jazz, acrobatics, hip- hop and Polynesian. In addition to dance, she trained in karate and ice-skating. Looking to expand her talents her junior year of high school, Raisa decided to study both acting and modeling. She started to get noticed, and soon began to model for print ads and national commercials. A month into her senior year of high school, Raisa booked her first lead role, starring opposite Hayden Panettiere in Bring it On: All or Nothing.

Not long after wrapping Bring it On, Raisa booked the lead female role of The Cutting Edge 3: Chasing the Dream, before ultimately landing her breakout role as Adrian Lee, a series regular ABC Family's award-winning "The Secret Life of the American Teenager." Created by Brenda Hampton (7th Heaven), the program broke all records for an original series on the network, including taking the #1 spot in its time slot for cable TV when it premiered in summer of 2008. The show continued to be one of the most popular teen TV shows on air until it wrapped in 2013.

Raisa has appeared in "The Mindy Project" and "The Company Town" and starred in the ABC Family movie Christmas Bounty, and the horror film Chastity Bites.

Since early 2018, Raisa has starred in the Freeform show "Grown-ish," which is produced by Black-ish creator Kenya Barris. She also starred in Freeform's 2018 television film Life-Size 2 opposite Tyra Banks.

In her spare time, she works to raise awareness on important causes such as hunger, domestic violence, sex trafficking and female empowerment.

Francia Raisa Videos

  • Francia Raisa on Mental Health
    The “Grownish” actress says Hispanic heritage should be celebrated and studied all year long.
  • Questions to Stop Asking Latinx People with Francia Raisa ...
    Racism and microaggressions? Not cute. Francia Raisa handling it? V cute. #SoyYo​
  • Francia Raisa Explains How She Became Selena Gomez's Kidney Donor
    Selena Gomez's BFF Francia Raisa opens up about how she donated her kidney to Selena and how they dealt with surgery and recovery.

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FAQs on booking Francia Raisa

  • How do I book Francia Raisa to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Francia Raisa for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Francia Raisa, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Francia Raisa or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Francia Raisa

    Speaking fees for Francia Raisa, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Francia Raisa are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $50,000 - $100,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Francia Raisa, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Francia Raisa speak about?

    Francia Raisa is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Actors, Hispanic Heritage, Television Stars, University Speakers, Virtual Speakers.
  • Where does Francia Raisa travel from?

    Francia Raisa generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Francia Raisa’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Francia Raisa for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Francia Raisa for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Francia Raisa or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Francia Raisa is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Francia Raisa for your event is $50,000 - $100,000. Francia Raisa generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Diane Guerrero, Cristela Alonzo, Gina Rodriguez, Andrea Navedo and Sylvia Acevedo. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Francia Raisa for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Francia Raisa Speaker Videos

  • Francia Raisa on Mental Health
    The “Grownish” actress says Hispanic heritage should be celebrated and studied all year long.
    Questions to Stop Asking Latinx People with Francia Raisa ...
    Racism and microaggressions? Not cute. Francia Raisa handling it? V cute. #SoyYo​
  • Francia Raisa Explains How She Became Selena Gomez's Kidney Donor
    Selena Gomez's BFF Francia Raisa opens up about how she donated her kidney to Selena and how they dealt with surgery and recovery.
    Francia Raisa Interview: Secret Life Holiday Episode
    The Secret Life of the American Teenager's Francia Raisa joined us in the studio to chat about the upcoming holiday episode of "Secret Life" airing on ABC Family on Friday, November 19th at 8:00 PM...

Francia Raisa News

  • Francia Raisa Wins Big at the 2011 Gracie Awards

    Secret Life star Francia Raisa attended the 36th Annual Gracie Awards in Beverly Hills to accept her award for Outstanding Female Rising Star. As always, Francia rocked the red carpet and award show!

  • "Secret Life" Star Francia Raisa Shares Her Secret to Staying Fit

    On The Secret Life of the American Teenager, Francia plays Adrian Lee, a girl who keeps all the guys talking about her killer body-but did you know that Francia NEVER steps a foot in the gym?

  • Exclusive Q&A with Francia Raisa

    This Monday, Francia Raisa reprises her role as Adrian on of The Secret Life of the American Teenager. She took time off from her busy schedule to chat with J-14 about what to expect this season, her real-life friendships with the cast, and more!

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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