Electra and Elise Avellan facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Electra and Elise Avellan
The twins at the premiere of Grindhouse in Austin, Texas, March 2007
Born	(1986-08-12) August 12, 1986 (age 38) Caracas, Venezuela
Occupation	producer actress
Years active	2007–present

Electra Amelia Avellan and Elise Isabel Avellan are Venezuelan actresses. They are identical twins, born on August 12, 1986. They are well-known for their roles in action-packed movies.

The twins first gained fame in the 2007 film Grindhouse. They played the "Crazy Babysitter Twins" in this movie. Later, they appeared as Nurses "Mona and Lisa" in the 2010 film Machete. They played these nurse roles again in the 2013 movie Machete Kills.

Early Life and Family Connections

Electra and Elise were born in Caracas, Venezuela. Their family has strong ties to the film industry. Their father is the brother of Elizabeth Avellan, a film producer. Elizabeth Avellan was married to famous director Robert Rodriguez.

Their mother was also involved in the entertainment world. She worked as a model and actress. The twins even appeared together in a magazine. They were featured in the April 2007 issue of Maxim En Espanol.

Their Famous Acting Roles

Electra and Elise Avellan are best known for playing memorable twin characters. They often appear together in films. Their roles are usually full of action and excitement.

The "Crazy Babysitter Twins"

In 2007, the twins made their big screen debut in Grindhouse. This movie was split into two parts. Electra and Elise played the "Crazy Babysitter Twins" in both parts. These segments were called Death Proof and Planet Terror.

Nurses Mona and Lisa

The twins later took on new roles in the 2010 film Machete. Electra played Nurse Mona, and Elise played Nurse Lisa. They were a popular duo in the movie. They returned as these characters in the 2013 sequel, Machete Kills.

Beyond Acting: Producing Films

Besides acting, both Electra and Elise have also worked behind the scenes. They have helped produce several films. This means they helped manage the making of the movies. For example, Electra was an associate producer for Not Another Not Another Movie. She was also a co-producer for Sushi Girl and Counterpunch.

Filmography Highlights

Here are some of the films Electra and Elise have been a part of:

Electra's Filmography

Elise's Filmography

See also

In Spanish: Electra y Elise Avellán para niños