Makenzie Vega facts for kids
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Makenzie Vega
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| Born |
Makenzie Jade Vega
February 10, 1994 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Blair Norfolk
(m. 2017) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Alexa Vega (sister) |
Makenzie Jade Vega Norfolk (born February 10, 1994) is an American actress. She is well-known for playing Grace Florrick on the TV show The Good Wife. She also played a younger version of Nancy Callahan in the movie Sin City.
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About Makenzie Vega
Makenzie Vega was born in Los Angeles, California, on February 10, 1994. Her father, Baruch Vega, is a fashion photographer. Her mother, Gina Rue, used to be a model. Makenzie has an older sister who is also an actress, Alexa PenaVega.
Early acting roles
Makenzie started acting when she was just five years old. In 1999, she appeared in the TV movie Dr. Quinn: Revolutions. In 2000, she played one of the children in The Geena Davis Show. The next year, she was in the movie The Family Man as Annie Campbell. She also played Chloe in the film Made.
In 2004, Makenzie acted in the movie Saw. She played Diana Gordon in that film. The same year, she was in Chestnut: Hero of Central Park as Sal. In 2005, she played the young Nancy Callahan in Sin City.
Later movie and TV roles
Makenzie continued her acting career in 2006. She appeared in Just My Luck with Lindsay Lohan. She also had a small role in the superhero movie X-Men: The Last Stand. In 2007, she was in In the Land of Women.
From 2009 to 2016, Makenzie had a big role on the CBS drama The Good Wife. She played Grace Florrick, the daughter of the main character, Alicia Florrick. Grace was an important part of the show's story, especially in the final season. In 2016, Makenzie starred in the thriller movie Fender Bender. More recently, in 2022, she appeared in the film Exploited.
Makenzie's Family Life
Makenzie Vega married Australian model Blair Norfolk on February 4, 2017. They kept their wedding a secret for a few weeks before telling everyone. Their daughter, Marlo, was born on December 19, 2020.
Film and Television Work
Makenzie Vega has been in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of them:
Movies
| Year | Film | Role |
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| 2000 | The Family Man | Annie Campbell |
| 2001 | Made | Chloe |
| 2004 | Saw | Diana Gordon |
| 2004 | Chestnut: Hero of Central Park | Sal |
| 2005 | Sin City | Young Nancy Callahan |
| 2006 | Just My Luck | Katy Hardin |
| 2006 | X-Men: The Last Stand | Prison Truck Little Girl |
| 2007 | In the Land of Women | Paige Hardwicke |
| 2014 | Code Academy | Sheridan |
| 2016 | Fender Bender | Hilary |
| 2022 | Exploited | Lexi |
Television Shows
| Year | Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Dr. Quinn: Revolutions | Maria |
| 2000–2001 | The Geena Davis Show | Eliza Ryan |
| 2006 | Justice | Mary Nicks |
| 2007 | Ghost Whisperer | Becca Cahill |
| 2009 | ER | Vera |
| 2009–2016 | The Good Wife | Grace Florrick |
| 2014 | The Assault | Sam Gleason |
| 2016 | Heartbeat | Gloria Gonzalez |
| 2016 | Pretty Little Dead Girl | Emma Miller |
| 2018 | Tomboy | Tori |
| 2018 | The Beach House | Toy Sooner |
| 2018 | 13 Reasons Why | Sarah Carlin |
| 2018 | Love, of Course | Cara Andolini |
| 2020 | InstaPsycho | Kelly Ryan |
Awards and Recognitions
Makenzie Vega has been recognized for her acting.
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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| 2001 | Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards | Best Performance by a Youth in a Leading or Supporting Role | The Family Man | Nominated |
| 2001 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a Feature Film – Young Actress Age Ten or Under | The Family Man | Won |
| 2001 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) – Young Actress Age Ten or Under | The Geena Davis Show | Nominated |
| 2010 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a TV Series – Recurring Young Actress | The Good Wife | Nominated |
| 2010 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | The Good Wife | Nominated |
| 2011 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) – Supporting Young Actress | The Good Wife | Nominated |
| 2011 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | The Good Wife | Nominated |
| 2012 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | The Good Wife | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Makenzie Vega para niños
