Maya Stojan facts for kids

Maya Stojan is an actress who was born in Switzerland on June 28, 1986. She is well-known for her roles in popular TV shows. You might recognize her as Tory Ellis from Castle or as Kara Palamas in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Growing Up

Maya Stojan grew up in Geneva, Switzerland. She 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. Besides acting, she enjoys playing golf and practicing Yoga and Transcendental Meditation.

In 2008, Maya earned a special degree called a Bachelor of Fine Arts in acting. She got this from the Hartt School of Theatre and Music in Connecticut, USA. After finishing school, she moved to Los Angeles to start her acting career. She first appeared in short films like Chasing Forever and I Kill To Live. She also continued to learn more about acting in Los Angeles.

Acting Career

Maya Stojan has played many different characters in movies and TV shows. She had a supporting role in the thriller movie Sinners and Saints. She also appeared in several short films and TV series.

TV Show Roles

You might have seen Maya in TV shows like Entourage and Criminal Minds.

One of her most famous roles was as Kara Palamas, also known as Agent 33, in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. She was in 8 episodes of this show between 2014 and 2015.

Since 2013, Maya's most recognized role has been Tory Ellis in the crime series Castle. Tory Ellis works for the NYPD's Crime Scene Unit. She is an expert in technical analysis and helps Kate Beckett's team solve mysteries.

Personal Life

Maya Stojan met Todd Clever, a former American rugby player, online. They started dating in 2020. Today, they live together in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California.

Todd and Maya got engaged on August 28, 2020. They got married on April 3, 2021, by Lake Geneva in Switzerland. They have one son named Leo.

Film and TV Appearances

Maya Stojan has been in many films and television shows. Here are some of them:

• 2009: Chasing Forever (Short film) as Erica Walker
• 2009: I Kill to Live (Short film) as Steph
• 2010: Sinners and Saints as Nadia
• 2010: Entourage (TV series, 1 episode) as Stan Lee's Assistant
• 2010: The Prometheus Project as Dr. Walton's Nurse
• 2011: The Faithful (Short film) as LCPL. Jessica Sanchez
• 2011: Irish Eyes (Short film) as Meaghan
• 2011: Elwood (Short film) as Angelica
• 2012: Plan B (Short film) as Cindy
• 2012: Criminal Minds (TV series, 1 episode) as Hostess
• 2012: I Cut I (Short film) as Isabelle Tesla
• 2012: Bad Weather Films (TV series, 1 episode) as Stephanie
• 2012: Anatomy of Violence (TV film) as Female Cop
• 2013: How to Live with Your Parents (For the Rest of Your Life) (TV series, 1 episode) as Mrs. Saletta
• 2013: The Contractor as Maria Parra
• 2013–2015: Castle (TV series, 26 episodes) as Tory Ellis
• 2014: That Guy (TV film pilot) as Liz
• 2014: Elwood as Angelica
• 2014: High School Possession (TV film) as Emma
• 2014–2015: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (TV series, 8 episodes) as Kara Palamas / Agent 33
• 2015: I'm Patrick, and You're Insane (Short film) as Maya
• 2015: The Dalhia Knights as Squirrell
• 2016: NCIS (TV series, 1 episode) as Meredith Regan
• 2016: Grey's Anatomy (TV series, 1 episode) as Tatiana Flauto
• 2016: Diagnosis Delicious (TV film) as Nina Kirby
• 2017: Newness as Quinn
• 2020: Reboot Camp as Claire
• 2020: Fatal Affair as Courtney
• 2022: Magnum P.I. (TV series) as Maya