Alexa Demie
Alexa Demie (born Alexa Demie Wilson) is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her role as Maddy Perez in the HBO drama series Euphoria.
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Born | Alexa Demie Wilson 1989/1990 (age 30–31) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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Years active | 2014–present |
Early life
Demie was born Alexa Demie Wilson in Los Angeles, California to Rose Mendez, a make-up artist from Michoacán, Mexico[1][2] She grew up in Atwater Village and was predominantly raised by her mother from the age of 8 onwards, although she has said she maintains a good relationship with her father.[1][3]
In 2019, she legally changed her name from Alexa Demie Wilson Vanerstrom to Alexa Demie.[4]
Career
Demie has guest starred on TV series such as Ray Donovan, Love, and The OA.[5]
In 2018, Demie appeared in Mid90s.[6] In 2019, she began starring as Maddy Perez in the HBO drama series Euphoria.[7][8]
In August 2018,[9] joined the cast of Waves[10] alongside Sterling K. Brown and that of Mainstream, directed by Gia Coppola.[11]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2015 | Miles | Sara | Short film |
2017 | Brigsby Bear | Merideth | |
2017 | To the Moon | Virginia Dawson | Short film |
2018 | Mid90s | Estee | |
2019 | Waves | Alexis Lopez | |
2020 | Mainstream | Isabelle Roberts | |
TBA | Nineteen on Fire | Paisley | Short film; post-production |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2016 | Ray Donovan | Shairee | 3 episodes |
2018 | Love | Marina | 2 episodes |
2019 | The OA | Ingrid | Episode: "Treasure Island" |
2019– | Euphoria | Maddy Perez | Main role; 8 episodes |
Guest appearances
Year | Title | Artist | Director |
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2013 | "ATM Jam" | Azealia Banks, Pharrell | Rony Alwin |
2017 | "Slide" | JMSN | JMSN, Solomon Gross, Ian Randolph |
2017 | "Angelica" | JMSN | Cameron McCool |
2020 | "Stargazing" | The Neighbourhood | Ramez Silyan |
Director
Year | Title | Artist | Director |
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2018 | "Talk Is Cheap" | JMSN | Alexa Demie, Natalie Falt |
References
- Morales de la Cruz, Atenea (July 3, 2019). "Alexa Demie nos cuenta sobre su papel en Euphoria, la serie que te va a dejar sin aliento". Vogue (in Spanish). Archived from the original on May 16, 2020. Retrieved August 10, 2019.
- "'Euphoria' Star Alexa Demie Is Ready for Someone to Cast Her in a Comedy". People en Español. Archived from the original on March 28, 2020. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
- Oswaks, Molly (September 8, 2019). "Alexa Demie, a Breakout Star of 'Euphoria,' Has Hidden Talents". Archived from the original on July 16, 2020. Retrieved July 26, 2020 – via NYTimes.com.
- "Public Notices". Riverside Independent. May 8, 2019. p. 20. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
- Thomas, Leah Marilla (June 23, 2019). "Who Plays Maddy On 'Euphoria'? Alexa Demie Says Her Character Is A "Female Patrick Bateman"". Bustle.com. Archived from the original on July 26, 2019. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
- N'Duka, Amanda (August 1, 2017). "Alexa Demie Set For Jonah Hill's 'Mid '90s'; Tommy Dorfman Cast In 'Fluidity'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 26, 2019. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
- Andreeva, Nellie; Hipes, Patrick (June 5, 2018). "Zendaya To Topline HBO's Drama Pilot 'Euphoria'; Storm Reid, Maude Apatow, Astro & Eric Dane Co-Star". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 28, 2019. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
- Petski, Denise (July 11, 2019). "'Euphoria' Renewed For Season 2 By HBO". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 15, 2019. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
- Harris, Hunter (November 14, 2019). "You Can't Make a Coming-of-Age Movie Without Alexa Demie". Vulture. Archived from the original on December 21, 2019. Retrieved January 21, 2020.
- Kroll, Justin (August 15, 2018). "'Mid90s' Actress Alexa Demie Joins Lucas Hedges, Sterling K. Brown in A24's 'Waves' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on July 26, 2019. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
- Fleming, Mike, Jr. (May 14, 2019). "Johnny Knoxville, Chris Messina, Alexa Demie, Colleen Camp Join Gia Coppola's 'Mainstream'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 9, 2019. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
External links
- Alexa Demie at IMDb