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Adria Arjona Torres
April 25, 1992 |
| Alma mater | Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2012–present |
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Edgardo Canales
(m. 2019; div. 2023) |
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Adria Arjona Torres (born April 25, 1992) is an American actress known for her roles in popular TV shows and movies. She played Dorothy Gale in the fantasy series Emerald City and the witch Anathema Device in Good Omens. She is also famous for her role as Bix Caleen in the Star Wars series Andor.
Arjona has also appeared in many films. She starred in the comedies Father of the Bride and Hit Man. She also had roles in action movies like Pacific Rim Uprising, 6 Underground, and the superhero film Morbius.
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Early Life and Family
Adria Arjona was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Her mother, Leslie Torres, is from Puerto Rico, and her father, Ricardo Arjona, is a famous singer from Guatemala. Because of this, Adria considers herself both Puerto Rican and Guatemalan.
As a child, she traveled a lot with her father on his music tours. She lived in Mexico City until she was twelve. After her parents separated, she moved to Miami with her mother.
When she turned 18, Arjona moved to New York City by herself to become an actress. To support herself, she worked as a waitress while studying acting at the famous Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.
Acting Career
First Roles on Television
Arjona began her acting career with roles in popular TV shows. In 2015, she appeared in the second season of the crime drama True Detective. She also had a recurring role as Dani Silva in the series Person of Interest.
Her first leading role came in 2017 when she was cast as Dorothy Gale in Emerald City. This show was a modern and dark version of the classic The Wizard of Oz story.
Major Roles in TV and Film
In 2019, Arjona starred in the fantasy series Good Omens as Anathema Device, a descendant of a famous witch. That same year, she appeared in two action movies, Triple Frontier and 6 Underground.
In 2022, she played Martine Bancroft in the Sony superhero movie Morbius. Although the movie was not a big success, Arjona's performance was noted by critics.
That same year, she joined the Star Wars universe in the Disney+ series Andor. She plays Bix Caleen, a friend of the main character, Cassian Andor. The show was a big hit with fans and critics.
Arjona also starred in the 2022 remake of Father of the Bride and the 2023 action-comedy Hit Man with Glen Powell. She even helped write some of the dialogue for her character in Hit Man.
Personal Life
Arjona was married to lawyer Edgardo Canales from 2019 to 2023. Since 2024, she has been in a relationship with actor Jason Momoa.
Famous Roles
Here are some of Adria Arjona's most well-known roles in movies and television.
Film
- The Belko Experiment (2016) - as Leandra Florez
- Pacific Rim Uprising (2018) - as Jules Reyes
- 6 Underground (2019) - as Amelia / Five
- Sweet Girl (2021) - as Amanda Cooper
- Morbius (2022) - as Martine Bancroft
- Father of the Bride (2022) - as Sofia Herrera
- Hit Man (2023) - as Madison Figueroa Masters
- Blink Twice (2024) - as Sarah
Television
- True Detective (2015) - as Emily
- Emerald City (2017) - as Dorothy Gale
- Good Omens (2019) - as Anathema Device
- Irma Vep (2022) - as Laurie
- Andor (2022–2025) - as Bix Caleen
Awards
Arjona's work has been recognized with several awards and nominations.
- In 2017, she was nominated for Best Actress at the Imagen Awards for her role in Emerald City.
- In 2022, the cast of Andor won a Peabody Award for Entertainment.
- In 2023, she won a Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actress for her role in Morbius. The Golden Raspberry Awards, or "Razzies," are given to movies and actors that are considered the worst of the year.
See also
In Spanish: Adria Arjona para niños
