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Maya Stojan
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| Born | 28 June 1986 Geneva, Switzerland
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2009–present |
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Maya Stojan is an actress born in Switzerland on June 28, 1986. She is also an American citizen. Maya is well-known for her repeated roles in popular TV shows. These include playing Tory Ellis in Castle. She also played Kara Palamas in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
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Maya Stojan's Early Life
Maya Stojan was born in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1986. She grew up there and went to the International School of Geneva. Her mother is from Sri Lanka, and her father is from the Czech Republic.
Maya has a sister. She speaks both English and French very well. She also enjoys playing golf and practicing Yoga and Transcendental Meditation.
In 2008, Maya earned a special degree in acting. This was a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Hartt School of Theatre and Music in Connecticut. After that, she moved to Los Angeles to start her acting career.
First Acting Roles
In Los Angeles, Maya first appeared in short films. These were called Chasing Forever and I Kill To Live. She continued her acting training in Los Angeles. She studied with famous teachers like Donovan Scott and at the Ivana Chubbuck Studio.
Maya Stojan's Acting Career
Maya Stojan has acted in many movies and TV shows. She had a supporting role in the US thriller movie Sinners and Saints. She also appeared in several short films and TV series.
Famous TV Roles
Maya played Kara Palamas / Agent 33 in the TV series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.. She was in 8 episodes of this show in 2014 and 2015.
Since 2013, one of her most recognized roles has been Tory Ellis. In the crime series Castle, Tory Ellis is an officer. She works in the NYPD's Crime Scene Unit. Her job is to analyze technical evidence. She helps Kate Beckett's team solve crimes.
Maya also appeared in other TV shows. These include Entourage and Criminal Minds.
Maya Stojan's Family Life
Maya Stojan met Todd Clever, a former American rugby player, online. They started dating in 2020. They live together in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California.
The couple got engaged on August 28, 2020. They got married on April 3, 2021, near Lake Geneva. Maya and Todd have one son named Leo.
Maya Stojan's Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2009 | Chasing Forever | Erica Walker | Short film |
| 2009 | I Kill to Live | Steph | Short film |
| 2010 | Sinners and Saints | Nadia | |
| 2010 | Entourage | Stan Lee's Assistant | TV series (1 episode) |
| 2010 | The Prometheus Project | Dr. Walton's Nurse | |
| 2011 | The Faithful | LCPL. Jessica Sanchez | Short film |
| 2011 | Irish Eyes | Meaghan | Short film |
| 2011 | Elwood | Angelica | Short film |
| 2012 | Plan B | Cindy | Short film |
| 2012 | Criminal Minds | Hostess | TV series (1 episode) |
| 2012 | I Cut I | Isabelle Tesla | Short film |
| 2012 | Bad Weather Films | Stephanie | TV series (1 episode) |
| 2012 | Anatomy of Violence | Female Cop | TV film |
| 2013 | How to Live with Your Parents (For the Rest of Your Life) | Mrs. Saletta | TV series (1 episode) |
| 2013 | The Contractor | Maria Parra | |
| 2013–2015 | Castle | Tory Ellis | TV series (26 episodes) |
| 2014 | That Guy | Liz | TV film (pilot) |
| 2014 | Elwood | Angelica | |
| 2014 | High School Possession | Emma | TV film |
| 2014–2015 | Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. | Kara Palamas / Agent 33 | TV series (8 episodes) |
| 2015 | I'm Patrick, and You're Insane | Maya | Short film |
| 2015 | The Dalhia Knights | Squirrell | |
| 2016 | NCIS | Meredith Regan | TV series (1 episode) |
| 2016 | Grey's Anatomy | Tatiana Flauto | TV series (1 episode) |
| 2016 | Diagnosis Delicious | Nina Kirby | TV film |
| 2017 | Newness | Quinn | |
| 2020 | Reboot Camp | Claire | |
| 2020 | Fatal Affair | Courtney | |
| 2022 | Magnum P.I. | Maya | TV series |
