Aimee Carrero facts for kids
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Aimee Carrero
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| Born | 1988/1989 (age 36–37) |
| Other names | Aimee Carrero Rock |
| Alma mater | Florida International University (BA) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Tim Rock
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| Children | 1 |
Aimee Carrero is a talented Dominican-American actress. She is well-known for her main roles in TV shows like Young & Hungry (2014–2018) and the exciting series The Consultant (2023). You might also have seen her in other popular shows such as Lincoln Heights (2009) and The Americans (2014). She also appeared in the miniseries Maid (2021) and the drama Your Friends & Neighbors (2025).
Aimee Carrero has also acted in many movies. She had supporting roles in films like the horror movie Devil's Due (2014), the drama Wander Darkly (2020), and the thriller The Menu (2022). She also starred in the romantic comedy Upgraded (2023). Many people know her voice from playing Princess Elena in Disney Channel's Elena of Avalor (2016–2020). She also voiced Adora/She-Ra in the Netflix series She-Ra and the Princesses of Power (2018–2020).
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Early Life and Education
Aimee Carrero was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Her mother is from the Dominican Republic, and her father is from Puerto Rico. She grew up in Miami, Florida, in the United States.
She went to Florida International University. In 2008, she graduated with a degree in international relations. This means she studied how different countries work together.
Acting Career Highlights
Aimee Carrero started her acting career in 2007. In 2009, she appeared in the movie Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel. She also had roles in many TV shows. These included The Mentalist, Lincoln Heights, and The Middle.
Early TV and Film Roles
In 2011, Aimee was cast as Angie in the Cartoon Network movie Level Up. She continued this role in the TV series of the same name. The show ran for two seasons until 2013.
In 2012, she starred in the Lifetime TV movie Blue Lagoon: The Awakening. That same year, she performed in her first play Off-Broadway. This play was called What Rhymes with America. Critics praised her performance, saying she was "full of snappy wit."
Breakthrough Roles
In 2014, Aimee co-starred in the horror film Devil's Due. She also had a recurring role in the TV series The Americans. In this show, she played Lucia, a spy. She also joined the cast of the ABC Family sitcom Young & Hungry. In this show, she starred alongside Emily Osment.
In 2015, it was announced that Aimee would be the voice of Elena. Elena is Disney's first Latina fairy tale princess. This was for the Disney Channel series Elena of Avalor. The show started on July 22, 2016.
Voice Acting and Recent Projects
In 2018, Aimee was chosen to voice the main character, Adora, in the Netflix animated series She-Ra and the Princesses of Power. This show was a reboot of a classic cartoon.
From 2021 to 2022, Aimee starred in the web series Exandria Unlimited. This show is a spin-off of the popular web series Critical Role.
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Aimee also had a recurring role as Danielle in the miniseries Maid in 2021. Her character was a survivor of domestic abuse. She became friends with the main character, Alex. Fans and critics loved Danielle, calling her a "fiercely determined character." For her role in Maid, she was nominated for an Imagen Awards in 2022.
In 2022, she returned to the stage in Los Angeles. She performed in the play Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?. She played the character Honey. Critics praised her performance, noting her "spry comic waywardness." She was nominated for an award for this role.
In 2022, she appeared in the films Spirited and The Menu. In October 2022, she received the Breakout Performance Award. This award was given at the Newport Beach Film Festival.
In 2024, Aimee played Vivian in the romantic comedy film Upgraded. She also joined the main cast of the Apple TV+ drama series Your Friends & Neighbors. She will also star as Jessica, a paramedic, in the action comedy film Code 3, which premiered in September 2024.
Personal Life
Aimee Carrero got engaged to actor Tim Rock in November 2015. They were married on August 20, 2016. Their first child, a daughter, was born on June 5, 2025.
Awards and Recognitions
Aimee Carrero has received several awards and nominations for her acting.
- In 2018, she won the Behind the Voice Actors Award. This was for her lead voice role in Elena of Avalor.
- She also won Best Actress at the Cinema at the Edge Independent Film Festival in 2018 for the short film Dylan.
- In 2022, she was nominated for an Imagen Awards for her supporting role in Maid.
- She also received the Breakout Performance Award at the Newport Beach Film Festival in 2022.
- In 2022, she was nominated for a Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for her performance in the play Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?.
See also
In Spanish: Aimee Carrero para niños
