Alexa PenaVega
ActressActive 2001–2023
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14Hallmark films
2 at Christmas
Audience rating6.2 / 10
across 13 rated films
Weirdness3.7 / 10
Mostly standard issue
Best reviewed
Most recent
A Paris Proposal2023
Our catalogue credits Alexa PenaVega in 14 Hallmark films, including 2 tagged Christmas. The earliest Hallmark film in our catalogue for Alexa PenaVega is Follow the Stars Home (2001). The filmography below uses that same set of credits.
Follow & about Alexa
- From
- Miami
- Height
- 5 ft 1 in (155 cm)
- Married to
- Carlos PenaVega
Alexa Ellesse PenaVega is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Carmen Cortez in the first four Spy Kids films and Julie Corky in the 2004 film Sleepover. In 2009, she starred as the title character Ruby Gallagher in the ABC Family series Ruby & the Rockits.
Alexa’s signature
Across 14 films, Alexa returns to Christmas and is often set in small towns.
- Christmas2 films
- small towns5 films
- an event planner2 films
- mistaken identity3 films
- enemies-to-lovers5 films
7 films
Alexa has shared more Hallmark sets with Carlos PenaVega than with anyone else.
7 films, one enduring on-screen pairing.
Known for
Christmas Made to Order5.7
as Gretchen · 2018
Weirdness 3/10
The Hunters4.9
as Dylan Savini · 2013
Weirdness 7/10
Ms. Matched5.2
as Libby Boland · 2016
Weirdness 4/10
Taking a Shot at Love7.1
as Jenna · 2021
Weirdness 5/10
Enchanted Christmas5.9
as Laura Trudeau · 2017
Weirdness 6/10
Destination Wedding6.0
as Ellie Hamilton · 2017
Weirdness 3/10
On-screen partners
On-screen couple
Alexa’s most frequent on-screen partner is Carlos PenaVega, with 7 films together — top-billed alongside each other in 6 of them.
Recurring roles
Alexa is a recurring face in Picture Perfect Mysteries.
Where Alexa fits in
The corners of the Hallmark universe Alexa keeps turning up in. Each one is a full ranked guide.
All 14 movies
Newest first2020s
6 films- 2023
A Paris ProposalActress as Anna Bowman · Wedding AnniversaryNot ratedWeird 5/10 - 2023
Never Too Late to CelebrateActress as Camila · Suburb6.6Weird 2/10 - 2022
Love in the LimelightActress as Summer Rivera · Big City6.5Weird 3/10 - 2021Taking a Shot at LoveActress as Jenna · New Year's7.1Weird 5/10
- 2020
Picture Perfect Mysteries: Dead Over DiamondsActress as Allie Adams · Small Town6.5Weird 3/10 - 2020
Picture Perfect Mysteries: Exit, Stage DeathActress as Allie Adams · Small Town6.6Weird 2/10
2010s
7 films- 2019
Picture Perfect Mysteries: Newlywed and DeadActress as Allie Adams · Wedding Anniversary6.5Weird 2/10 - 2018Christmas Made to OrderActress as Gretchen · Christmas5.7Weird 3/10
- 2018
Love at SeaActress as Olivia Grayham · International5.6Weird 5/10 - 2017Destination WeddingActress as Ellie Hamilton · Resort/Vacation6.0Weird 3/10
- 2017Enchanted ChristmasActress as Laura Trudeau · Christmas5.9Weird 6/10
- 2016Ms. MatchedActress as Libby Boland · Big City5.2Weird 4/10
- 2013The HuntersActress as Dylan Savini · International4.9Weird 7/10
Alexa’s standouts
In pictures
A quick look at Alexa’s Hallmark run — headshot and the posters fans know best.
- Alexa PenaVega
Beyond Hallmark
Where else you might recognise Alexa from — notable roles outside the Hallmark catalogue.
- Sin City: A Dame to Kill Foras Gilda2014
- Machete Killsas Killjoy2013
- The Mentalistas Lily Stoppard2008 · TV
- Ghost Whispereras Serena Westen2005 · TV
- Spy Kids 3-D: Game Overas Carmen Cortez2003
- Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreamsas Carmen Cortez2002
- Spy Kidsas Carmen Cortez2001
- Twisteras Jo – 5 years old1996
Alexa’s creative circle
Most directed by
- Ron Oliver4 films
Most written by
- Marcy Holland3 films
- Nina Weinman2 films
- Rich Tabach2 films
- Walter Klenhard2 films
Who Alexa works with
The cast and crew Alexa keeps ending up on set with — the regular faces you’ll recognise from one film to the next. Bigger circle, more films together.
Movies by year
Ratings profile
Average 6.2 across 13 rated movies — each dot is one film.
People also ask
- How many Hallmark movies has Alexa PenaVega been in?
- We have 14 Hallmark movies on file for Alexa PenaVega, spanning 2001–2023.
- What kind of Hallmark movies is Alexa PenaVega known for?
- Alexa is best known for Christmas movies and romances set in small towns, often with mistaken identity.
- What is Alexa PenaVega's highest-rated Hallmark movie?
- Taking a Shot at Love (2021) is Alexa's best-reviewed Hallmark film, with a 7.1/10 audience rating.
- What is Alexa PenaVega's most popular Hallmark movie?
- Christmas Made to Order (2018) has more audience votes than any other Alexa PenaVega Hallmark film, so it's the one most people have actually seen.
- Who does Alexa PenaVega usually star with?
- Alexa's most frequent on-screen partner is Carlos PenaVega — the two have led 7 films together as a Hallmark romantic pairing.
- Is Alexa PenaVega still making Hallmark movies?
- The newest Alexa Hallmark credit we have is from 2023; nothing later has turned up yet.
- How many Hallmark Christmas movies has Alexa PenaVega made?
- Alexa PenaVega turns up in 2 Hallmark Christmas movies.
- What was Alexa PenaVega's first Hallmark movie?
- The earliest Hallmark film in our catalogue for Alexa PenaVega is Follow the Stars Home (2001).
- Where is Alexa PenaVega from?
- Alexa is from Miami.
- How tall is Alexa PenaVega?
- Alexa is 5 ft 1 in (155 cm) tall.
- Is Alexa PenaVega married?
- Yes — Alexa is married to Carlos PenaVega.
- What does Alexa PenaVega do in Hallmark movies?
- Alexa PenaVega works on Hallmark films as actress.
Data & sources
Alexa’s filmography, credits and ratings are compiled from IMDb, TMDB and Wikipedia, then checked and tidied by the Talking Hallmark team.
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