Robert Rodriguez is a master at creating spectacular films. In 2001, his spectacular adventure film "Spy Kids" was released. This is a family movie with comedy elements and an exciting plot from the first minutes. One of the main characters is Carmen Cortes. The article will tell you more about this character.
Brief Background
Carmen Cortes is the daughter of Gregorio and Ingrid, former undercover agents who retired for the sake of family idyll. 9 years later, they are entrusted with a new secret business, requiring the immediate intervention of experienced espionage experts.
Carmen Cortes, along with his brother Junie, learns about the incredible past of his parents. But Gregorio and Ingrid fall into the trap. Children take on the salvation of father and mother.
Apple from apple tree
Carmen Cortes is brave, confident and smart beyond her years. She touchingly takes care of her younger brother, although she loves to make fun of him. The girl fearlessly engages in a battle with enemies and leaves the winner. Carmen is very attached to the family and proud of her loved ones. It seems that the lively Cortes Jr. is devoid of girlish sentiment, but she is timid in front of Harry Giggles - the object of her dreams.
Alexa Vega in the image of Carmen
Played Carmen Cortes actress - Alexa Vega. The role in the franchise about spy children, which received a fourfold continuation, brought the 13-year-old actress with Colombian roots huge fees and world fame. An interesting fact: all the tricks on the set of Alex performed herself, without resorting to the help of stunt doubles. Like her heroine Carmen, the actress is not the only child of her parents and is also the eldest. However, her real family is much larger than the screen - Vega has seven whole brothers and sisters.
After filming the film "Spy Kids," Vega did not disappear from the screens, like many child movie stars. She continued her acting career. In 2004, Alexa starred in the youth comedy "Night Party". This is a story about the perky night adventures of a company of girls. Then Alexa annually participated in new projects, including subsequent works of the director Robert Rodriguez who brought her fame: "Machete Kills", "Sin City 2".
Alexa Vega blossomed and turned into a colorful beauty. Back in 2003, the influential Vanity Fair magazine recognized her as one of the sexiest young actresses. Over the years, the girl became even more attractive. It's hard to believe, but the grown-up screen spy is already mom. In 2014, the girl married her boyfriend Carlos Pena, whom she had been dating for 2 years before the wedding. The newlyweds felt so happy that they met halves that they combined their last name in a new version - PenaVega. In December 2016, the son of Ocean King was born to the couple. This is not the first marriage of Alexa. From 2010 to 2012, she was the wife of producer Sean Kovel.
At the moment, the 28-year-old actress is enjoying her best role - a caring wife and mother. However, she does not forget about creative self-realization. Alexa not only plays in films and TV shows, but also produces and dubs. The voice of Alexa Pena Vega can be heard in the 2017 animated series Noisy House. Also, the chilling thriller "Resident" is being prepared for the filming process, in which the heroine of our article played a major role.