Actress, Singer & Performer; Known for "Spy Kids" Film Series; Broadway Star in "Hairspray"; Co-Founder of Good for You Entertainment

Nashville, TN, USA

Alexa PenaVega Biography

Alexa PenaVega is an American actress, singer, and performer whose career spans more than three decades, beginning in childhood. PenaVega launched her acting career with a role in the film "Twister" before gaining widespread recognition as Carmen Cortez in the "Spy Kids" film series. In "Spy Kids," directed by Robert Rodriguez and co-starring Daryl Sabara, Antonio Banderas, and Carla Gugino, PenaVega portrayed one of two children of secret agents who must save their parents. The film's success led to sequels, including "Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams," "Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over," and "Spy Kids: All the Time in the World."

Following her work in the "Spy Kids" franchise, PenaVega expanded her range across film, television, and stage. She made her Broadway debut as Penny Pingleton in the Tony Award-winning production of "Hairspray." This experience influenced her subsequent role choices and deepened her interest in musical performance. PenaVega returned to film in the rock musical "Repo! The Genetic Opera," where she performed multiple songs on-screen, further integrating her singing abilities into her acting career.

PenaVega has maintained a consistent presence in television. She starred as Ruby Gallagher in the ABC Family series "Ruby & The Rockits," appeared in the television movie "The Pregnancy Project," and held recurring roles in "The Tomorrow People" and "Nashville." She also competed on the 21st season of the dance competition show "Dancing with the Stars," partnering with Mark Ballas and achieving a top score of 30. In animation, PenaVega voices Carlota in "The Casagrandes" and continued the role in "The Casagrandes Movie."

PenaVega is known for her work in television movies, particularly on Hallmark Channel and Lifetime. She starred in the Hallmark Channel original "Christmas Made to Order" as holiday coordinator Gretchen and in "Taking a Shot at Love" as a former professional dancer helping an injured hockey player. Additional credits include Lifetime's thriller "Before Your Father Finds Us" and the romantic comedy "Mr. Manhattan." Outside of acting, PenaVega and her husband co-founded Good For You Entertainment, a production company focused on creating family-friendly content. With a career spanning child stardom, Broadway, network television, and independent film, PenaVega remains a versatile presence in the entertainment industry, recognized for her contributions to family films, musical theater, and television.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/05/2026.

Alexa PenaVega Videos

Staying Wholesome in Hollywood and the Music Industry with the PenaVegas

Staying Wholesome in Hollywood and the Music Industry with the PenaVegas

Megyn Kelly is joined by Alexa and Carlos PenaVega, authors of "What If Love is the Point?", to discuss staying wholesome in Hollywood and the music...

Alexa PenaVega On Her ‘Spykids’ Bond With Meghan Trainor

Alexa PenaVega On Her ‘Spykids’ Bond With Meghan Trainor

Alexa PenaVega, known for her role in the “Spy Kids” movies, and her husband Carlos PenaVega of the band Big Time Rush talk about the inspiration...

Alexa and Carlos PenaVega visit - Home & Family

Alexa and Carlos PenaVega visit - Home & Family

Husband and wife acting duo Alexa and Carlos PenaVega sit down with Debbie and guest host Brian Boitano to discuss their Hallmark Channel Original...

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