Adria Arjona Explained

Adria Arjona
Birth Name:Adria Arjona Torres
Birth Date:25 April 1992
Birth Place:San Juan, Puerto Rico
Alma Mater:Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:2012–present
Father:Ricardo Arjona
Partner:Jason Momoa (2024–present)

Adria Arjona Torres (pronounced as /es/; born April 25, 1992) is a Puerto Rican actress. She played Dorothy Gale in the Oz book adaptation Emerald City (2017), Anathema Device in Good Omens (2019), and Bix Caleen in Andor (2022). She had supporting roles in the films Pacific Rim Uprising (2018), Life of the Party (2018), Triple Frontier (2019), 6 Underground (2019) and Morbius (2022), and a starring role in Hit Man (2023).

Early life

Arjona was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and lived in Mexico City until she was twelve. Her mother, Leslie Torres, is Puerto Rican, and her father, Ricardo Arjona, is a Guatemalan singer-songwriter.[1] [2] Arjona reflected on her heritage during an interview with The New York Times: “There’s a big debate on the internet over whether I’m Puerto Rican or Guatemalan, and I’m very much both”.[3] When she was a child, her father took her along on his tours, and she traveled often. At age 12, she moved to Miami with her mother after her parents divorced and lived there until she was 18, when she moved to New York City on her own.[4] [5] There, she worked as a waitress and hostess while studying acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.[6]

Career

Arjona's early TV roles include Emily in season two of the anthology television series True Detective (2015) and Dani Silva in two episodes of the television series Person of Interest (in 2014 and 2015). She later starred in Emerald City as Dorothy Gale and played Anathema Device in the mini-series Good Omens.[7] [8] She appeared as a minor character in the film Triple Frontier, released in March 2019, and later in a starring role in the movie 6 Underground, released in December 2019.[9]

She had a supporting role alongside Jason Momoa in the film Sweet Girl, which was released on Netflix in October 2021.[10] In December 2018, she entered negotiations in the Sony spinoff Morbius to portray the film's female lead Martine Bancroft, and her involvement was confirmed at the end of January.[11] The director of the film, Daniel Espinosa, felt that Arjona was perfect for the role stating: "It was clear—the part was hers". Upon its release in March 2022, the film received poor reviews from critics and was a box office bomb.[12] In a review of the picture, David Rooney of The Hollywood Reporter wrote: "Arjona carries herself with confidence, but her character also gets a little lost in the carnage".[13]

In 2020, she starred in the advertising campaign for Giorgio Armani's fragrance My Way.[14] [15] Later that year, Variety confirmed that Arjona had been cast in the Star Wars series Andor on Disney+. She joined previously announced series lead Diego Luna, who reprised his role from the 2016 film .[16] In April 2021, Arjona was confirmed as the lead with Andy Garcia in the Warner Bros. remake of Father of the Bride.[17] The remake was told through the lens of a sprawling Cuban American family.[18] In October 2021, Arjona starred in and executive-produce the drama film Los Frikis, written and directed by Tyler Nilson and Michael Schwartz.[19] Arjona then costarred with Glen Powell in the action comedy Hit Man. She was involved in writing dialogue and storyboarding ideas for scenes. The film received praise from critics after its release in 2023, including regarding the acting.[20]

She will next star in Blink Twice, the directorial debut of Zoë Kravitz, set for release in August 2024,[21] and she was cast in a lead role of the series Criminal.[22]

Personal life

Arjona married her longtime boyfriend, Puerto Rican lawyer Edgardo Canales in Guatemala on August 31, 2019. They separated in 2023.[23] As of 2024, she is in a relationship with actor Jason Momoa.[24] [25]

Filmography

Denotes works that have not yet been released

Film

YearFilmRoleNotes
2012LossShort film
2015Wedding in New YorkPatricia
2015EosWomanShort film
2016The Belko ExperimentLeandra Florez
2018Pacific Rim UprisingJules Reyes
2018Life of the PartyAmanda
2019Triple FrontierYovanna
20196 UndergroundAmelia / Five
2021Sweet GirlAmanda Cooper
2022MorbiusMartine Bancroft[26]
2022Father of the BrideSofia Herrera [27]
2023The Absence of EdenYadira[28]
2023Hit ManMadison Figueroa Masters[29]
2024Los FrikisMariaAlso executive producer[30]
2024SarahCompleted[31] Pre-production[32] — -->Pre-production[33]

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2014UnforgettableSuzy Houchen Episode: "Cashing Out"
2014–2015Person of InterestDani Silva2 episodes
2015 Narcos Helena Episode: "The Sword of Simón Bolivar"
2015True Detective Emily Recurring role (season 2)
2017Emerald City Main cast
2019Good OmensAnathema DeviceMain cast
2020MonsterlandMermaidEpisode: "Palacios, Texas"
2022Irma VepLaurieRecurring role
2022AndorBix CaleenMain cast
CriminalGretaMain role

Video games

Awards and nominations

!Award ceremony!Year!Category!Nominee(s) / Work(s)!Result
Imagen Awards2017Best Actress - TelevisionEmerald City
Peabody Award2022EntertainmentAndor
Golden Raspberry Awards2023Worst Supporting ActressMorbius

Notes and References

  1. Web site: La modelo venezolana Deisy Arvelo está embarazada de Ricardo Arjona Arjona. Analitica.com. 23 March 2012. es. 9 April 2010. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20121216165753/http://www.analitica.com/va/entretenimiento/quepasa/9652346.asp. 16 December 2012.
  2. Web site: 2022-06-16 . Esto es lo que debes saber de Adria Arjona, la actriz latina del momento . 2022-09-25 . Vogue . es-MX . September 25, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220925105236/https://www.vogue.mx/estilo-de-vida/articulo/adria-arjona-actriz-biografia . live .
  3. News: Bahr . Sarah . 2024-06-09 . Adria Arjona on 'Hit Man' and How the Production Surprised Her . 2024-06-10 . . en-US . 0362-4331 . June 10, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240610154422/https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/09/movies/adria-arjona-hit-man.html . live .
  4. Web site: Ortved . John . June 1, 2015 . Adria Arjona . Interview . August 8, 2022 . June 11, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150611140912/http://www.interviewmagazine.com/film/adria-arjona-1 . live .
  5. Web site: Chocano . Carina . 2022-03-29 . Adria Arjona Stuns as Martine Bancroft in Morbius . 2024-06-10 . ELLE . en-US . September 27, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220927143415/https://www.elle.com/culture/movies-tv/a38988938/0216-0223-no-place-like-home-march-2022/ . live .
  6. Web site: Hansen . Lena . March 14, 2018 . Hollywood It Girl Adria Arjona Worked Double Shifts as a Waitress Despite Her Famous Dad . People . March 27, 2018 . March 14, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180314184058/http://people.com/chica/hollywood-actress-adria-arjona-on-movies-and-famous-dad-ricardo-arjona/ . live .
  7. Web site: Stanhope . Kate . June 15, 2015 . NBC's 'Emerald City' Casts 'True Detective' Actress as Dorothy . The Hollywood Reporter . en-US . March 16, 2019 . June 18, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150618214538/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/nbcs-emerald-city-casts-true-802634 . live .
  8. Web site: Muncy . Julie . December 15, 2018 . Jared Leto's Morbius Might Have Found His Tragic Bride . io9 . March 16, 2019 . December 15, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181215214729/https://io9.gizmodo.com/jared-letos-morbius-might-have-found-his-tragic-bride-1831119587 . live .
  9. Web site: Lammers . Tim . Adria Arjona: Why Does Maddy From Netflix's 'Hit Man' Look So Familiar? . 2024-06-11 . Forbes . en . June 10, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240610062359/https://www.forbes.com/sites/timlammers/2024/06/09/adria-arjona-why-does-maddy-from-netflixs-hit-man-look-so-familiar/ . live .
  10. Web site: N'Duka . Amanda . December 12, 2019 . Jason Momoa Netflix Film 'Sweet Girl' Adds Cast . Deadline . en-US . May 11, 2021 . March 25, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210325003617/https://deadline.com/2019/12/jason-momoa-netflix-sweet-girl-manuel-garcia-rulfo-adria-arjona-1202808021/ . live .
  11. Web site: Couch . Aaron . December 14, 2018 . 'Morbius': Adria Arjona in Early Talks to Join Jared Leto . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20181215104057/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/morbius-movie-casts-adria-arjona-as-martine-bancroft-1169668 . December 15, 2018 . The Hollywood Reporter . December 15, 2018.
  12. Web site: Mendelson . Scott . Box Office: Massive 74% Drop For 'Morbius' Is A Warning To Sony . 2024-06-10 . Forbes . en . November 11, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231111194848/https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2022/04/11/box-office-massive-74-drop-for-morbius-is-a-warning-to-sony/ . live .
  13. Web site: Rooney . David . 2022-03-31 . Jared Leto in 'Morbius': Film Review . 2024-06-10 . The Hollywood Reporter . en-US . March 31, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220331060729/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/morbius-jared-leto-1235122778/ . live .
  14. Web site: Stables . Paige . July 18, 2020 . Adria Arjona Stars in an Unretouched Campaign for Giorgio Armani's Newest Fragrance . Allure . August 12, 2022 . June 11, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240611001902/https://www.allure.com/story/adria-arjona-giorgio-armani-my-way-fragrance-interview . live .
  15. Web site: Embleton . Fiona . September 7, 2020 . Adria Arjona on starring in Giorgio Armani's unretouched fragrance campaign and her bargain beauty hacks . Marie Claire . August 12, 2022 . August 12, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220812173231/https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/news/adria-arjona-giorgio-armani-709506 . live .
  16. Web site: Otterson . Joe . August 10, 2020 . 'Star Wars': Cassian Andor Disney Plus Series Casts Adria Arjona . Variety . en-US . May 11, 2021 . May 11, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210511124924/https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/cassian-andor-disney-plus-series-adria-arjona-1234730625/ . live .
  17. Web site: Kit . Borys . April 22, 2021 . Adria Arjona Joining Andy Garcia in 'Father of the Bride' Remake . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210511133745/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/adria-arjona-father-of-the-bride-remake-andy-garcia-4171132/ . May 11, 2021 . May 11, 2021 . The Hollywood Reporter . en-US.
  18. News: León . Concepción de . 2022-06-16 . 'Father of the Bride' Review: A Remake With a Cuban Twist . 2024-06-10 . The New York Times . en-US . 0362-4331 . September 17, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220917010601/https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/16/movies/father-of-the-bride-review.html . live .
  19. Web site: Kroll . Justin . October 22, 2021 . Adria Arjona To Star in Indie 'Los Frikis', Will Also Executive Produce . Deadline . en-US . 22 October 2021 . October 22, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211022171206/https://deadline.com/2021/10/morbius-adria-arjona-los-frikis-1234859906/ . live .
  20. Web site: Hit Man - Movie Reviews Rotten Tomatoes . 2024-06-11 . . en . June 7, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240607070738/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/hit_man_2023/reviews . live .
  21. Web site: Grobar . Matt . July 6, 2022 . Christian Slater, Alia Shawkat, Geena Davis, Haley Joel Osment & Kyle MacLachlan Among Final Additions To Zoë Kravitz's Directorial Debut Pussy Island For MGM . Deadline . 6 July 2022 . July 6, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220706175045/https://deadline.com/2022/07/christian-slater-geena-davis-alia-shawkat-more-join-pussy-island-1235058435/ . live .
  22. Otterson . Joe . May 28, 2024 . Hit Man Star Adria Arjona Joins Criminal Series at Amazon . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240529043053/https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/hit-man-adria-arjona-criminal-series-amazon-1236017586/ . May 29, 2024 . . Penske Media Corporation.
  23. News: 20 August 2018 . Telemundo . La hija de Ricardo Arjona anuncia su compromiso y muestra su anillo de diamantes . August 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180820173037/https://www.telemundo.com/entretenimiento/2018/08/19/la-hija-de-ricardo-arjona-anuncia-su-compromiso-y-muestra-su-anillo-de?image=8737917 . live .
  24. Web site: Tannenbaum . Emily . May 21, 2024 . Jason Momoa just hard-launched his relationship with Adria Arjona on Instagram . Glamour . en-GB . June 1, 2023 . May 22, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240522074127/https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/jason-momoa-relationship-adria-arjona . live .
  25. Web site: Rivera . Briannah . May 31, 2024 . All About Adria Arjona, Jason Momoa's Actress Girlfriend . Elle . en-US . June 1, 2023 . May 31, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240531200445/https://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/a60886003/all-about-adria-arjona-jason-momoas-actress-girlfriend/ . live .
  26. Web site: Chocano . Carina . March 29, 2022 . Adria Arjona Stuns as Martine Bancroft in Morbius . Elle . August 8, 2022 . September 27, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220927143415/https://www.elle.com/culture/movies-tv/a38988938/0216-0223-no-place-like-home-march-2022/ . live .
  27. Web site: Peters . Fletcher . June 17, 2022 . Meet the 'Father of the Bride' Remake's Secret Feminist Weapon . The Daily Beast . August 20, 2022 . August 20, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220820170242/https://www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/adria-arjona-is-the-father-of-the-bride-remakes-secret-feminist-weapon . live .
  28. Web site: Zoe Saldaña, Garrett Hedlund & Adria Arjona Thriller 'The Absence Of Eden' Sets Taormina World Premiere . June 20, 2023 . June 28, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230628151627/https://deadline.com/2023/06/the-absence-of-eden-taormina-world-premiere-1235420543/ . live .
  29. Web site: Lang . Brent . July 24, 2023 . Toronto Film Festival 2023 Lineup Includes Alexander Payne, Richard Linklater, Anna Kendrick, George C. Wolfe and Ethan Hawke Movies . . . July 24, 2023 . July 24, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230724164627/https://variety.com/2023/film/markets-festivals/toronto-film-festival-2023-lineup-alexander-payne-richard-linklater-anna-kendrick-george-c-wolfe-ethan-hawke-strikes-1235678263/ . live .
  30. Web site: Adria Arjona To Star in Indie 'Los Frikis', Will Also Executive Produce. Yahoo! News. Deadline. 2021-10-22. Justin. Kroll. 2024-06-23. July 25, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240725011955/https://ca.news.yahoo.com/morbius-adria-arjona-star-indie-170015313.html. live.
  31. Web site: Zoë Kravitz Directorial Debut 'Blink Twice' Starring Channing Tatum Sets Summer Release Via Amazon MGM Studios. Deadline. 2024-01-26. 2024-06-23. Anthony. D'Alessandro. January 26, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240126171231/https://deadline.com/2024/01/zoe-kravitz-channing-tatum-blink-twice-release-date-1235805798/. live.
  32. Web site: Adria Arjona, Wagner Moura Starring in Gerardo Naranjo’s ‘Say Her Name’ (EXCLUSIVE). Brent. Lang. 2023-02-10. Variety. 2024-06-23.
  33. Web site: Adria Arjona, Edgar Ramirez to Co-Star in Jayro Bustamante’s Dystopian Thriller ‘El Sombreron’. Leo. Barraclough. 2024-05-18. 2024-06-23. Variety.

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