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Adria Arjona Torres
April 25, 1992 |
| Alma mater | Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Edgardo Canales
(m. 2019; div. 2023) |
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Adria Arjona Torres (born April 25, 1992) is an American actress from Puerto Rico. She is known for her roles in popular TV shows and movies. You might have seen her as Dorothy Gale in Emerald City (2017) or as Anathema Device in Good Omens (2019). More recently, she played Bix Caleen in the Star Wars series Andor (2022).
Adria has also starred in films like Father of the Bride (2022), Hit Man (2023), and Blink Twice (2024). She has had supporting roles in action movies such as Pacific Rim Uprising (2018), Triple Frontier (2019), and 6 Underground (2019).
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Early Life and Education
Adria Arjona was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She lived in Mexico City until she was twelve years old. Her mother, Leslie Torres, is Puerto Rican. Her father, Ricardo Arjona, is a famous singer-songwriter from Guatemala.
When Adria was a child, she often traveled with her father on his music tours. This meant she got to see many different places. At age 12, she moved to Miami, Florida, where she lived until she turned 18. After that, she moved to New York City on her own. To support herself, she worked as a waitress and a hostess. At the same time, she studied acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. This school is famous for teaching actors.
Career Highlights
Adria Arjona started her acting career with roles in television. She appeared in the second season of the show True Detective in 2015. She also had a role in two episodes of Person of Interest in 2014 and 2015.
Her career took off when she starred as Dorothy Gale in the TV series Emerald City. She also played Anathema Device in the mini-series Good Omens. In 2019, she had roles in the action films Triple Frontier and 6 Underground.
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In 2021, Adria had a supporting role with Jason Momoa in the film Sweet Girl. This movie was released on Netflix. She also played Martine Bancroft in the Marvel movie Morbius (2022). The director, Daniel Espinosa, felt she was perfect for the part.
In 2020, Adria became the face of Giorgio Armani's "My Way" perfume. Later that year, she was cast in the Star Wars series Andor for Disney+. She joined Diego Luna, who returned from the movie Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. In Andor, Adria plays Bix Caleen, a mechanic and friend to the main character.
In 2021, Adria was confirmed as the lead in a new version of Father of the Bride. This movie tells the story through the eyes of a Cuban American family. She also starred in and helped produce the film Los Frikis. In 2023, she co-starred with Glen Powell in the action comedy Hit Man. She even helped write some of the dialogue and plan scenes for this movie. Critics praised the film and her acting.
Adria also starred in Blink Twice, a movie directed by Zoë Kravitz, released in 2024. She was also cast in a main role for the upcoming TV series Criminal.
Personal Life
Adria Arjona married her longtime boyfriend, Edgardo Canales, in Guatemala on August 31, 2019. Edgardo is a lawyer from Puerto Rico. They separated in 2023. As of 2024, Adria is in a relationship with actor Jason Momoa.
Filmography
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Film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2012 | Loss | N/A | Short film | |
| 2015 | Wedding in New York | Patricia | ||
| 2015 | Eos | Woman | Short film | |
| 2016 | The Belko Experiment | Leandra Florez | ||
| 2018 | Pacific Rim Uprising | Jules Reyes | ||
| 2018 | Life of the Party | Amanda | ||
| 2019 | Triple Frontier | Yovanna | ||
| 2019 | 6 Underground | Amelia / Five | ||
| 2021 | Sweet Girl | Amanda Cooper | ||
| 2022 | Morbius | Martine Bancroft | ||
| 2022 | Father of the Bride | Sofia Herrera | ||
| 2023 | The Absence of Eden | Yadira | ||
| 2023 | Hit Man | Madison Figueroa Masters | ||
| 2024 | Los Frikis | Maria | Also executive producer | |
| 2024 | Blink Twice | Sarah | ||
| TBA | Splitsville |
Ashley | Post-production; Also executive producer | |
| Onslaught |
TBA | Filming |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2014 | Unforgettable | Suzy Houchen | Episode: "Cashing Out" |
| 2014–2015 | Person of Interest | Dani Silva | 2 episodes |
| 2015 | Narcos | Helena | Episode: "The Sword of Simón Bolivar" |
| 2015 | True Detective | Emily | Recurring role (season 2) |
| 2017 | Emerald City | Dorothy Gale | Main cast |
| 2019 | Good Omens | Anathema Device | Main cast |
| 2020 | Monsterland | Mermaid | Episode: "Palacios, Texas" |
| 2022 | Irma Vep | Laurie | Recurring role |
| 2022–2025 | Andor | Bix Caleen | Main cast |
| TBA | Criminal | Greta | Main role |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2017 | Fortnite | Ramirez, Wildcat | Voice |
Awards and Nominations
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee(s) / Work(s) | Result |
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| Imagen Awards | 2017 | Best Actress - Television | Emerald City | Nominated |
| Peabody Award | 2022 | Entertainment | Andor | Won |
| Golden Raspberry Awards | 2023 | Worst Supporting Actress | Morbius | Won |
See also
In Spanish: Adria Arjona para niños
