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Asta Paredes

Acting
Known For

55 Years Old

ASTA PAREDES is an award-winning actress and filmmaker celebrated for her fearless approach to genre storytelling. She first captivated audiences as the bold and unapologetic ‘Chrissy’ in Troma Entertainment’s cult-classic RETURN TO NUKE ‘EM HIGH VOLUMES 1 & 2, establishing herself as a formidable presence in subversive cinema. Her recent performance in BLACKOUT, a visceral entry in Larry Fessenden's "Monsterverse" from Glass Eye Pix, further cemented her reputation for embracing the darker, edgier side of film. Asta honed her craft at the University of Minnesota / Guthrie BFA Actor Training Program, refining her skills further at the Globe Theatre, the London International School for Performing Arts, and Upright Citizens Brigade. On stage, she’s taken on roles including the legendary 'Joan Baez' in the folk musical BOB MEETS BOB and the enigmatic 'Ursa Minor' in the dark comedy TINY DISASTERS. On screen, her other credits include THE CREEPER’S CURSE, EROS POINT, THE SHADOW SCARF, SOCIOPATHIA, and NBC’s SHADES OF BLUE. She continues her support of independent cinema as a producer with ABANDONED HOUSE PRODUCTIONS, and is also the creator and host of the podcast series CHATTING WITH ASTA. Additionally, Asta is a passionate advocate for representation in the entertainment industry. As a key member of LATINAS ACTING UP, a movement co-founded by Diana Maria Riva and Lisa Vidal she actively champions the amplification of Latina voices in Hollywood, helping to lead the charge for greater inclusivity and authentic storytelling. Combining her passion for genre films with a deep commitment to advocacy, Asta Paredes is a dynamic and influential force who is constantly working to boost stories that deserve to be told. She splits time between Los Angeles and New York City with her husband and collaborator Clay von Carlowitz.

Born

Texas, USA on 1st January 1970

All Credits

Orange Is the New Black Image
Orange Is the New Black
Inmate (uncredited)
Shades of Blue Image
Shades of Blue
Captain Pines' Assistant
Sociopathia Image
Sociopathia
Kat
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Return to... Return to Nuke 'Em High aka Vol. 2
Chrissy
Blackout Image
Blackout
Asta
Occupy Cannes Image
Occupy Cannes
Self
Return to Nuke 'Em High Volume 1 Image
Return to Nuke 'Em High Volume 1
Chrissy
Fantasm Image
Fantasm
Self
2 Girls, 1 Duck Image
2 Girls, 1 Duck
Herself
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Mummy Cop That '70s Special
Roxie Ribbons
The Creeper's Curse Image
The Creeper's Curse
Gwen
A Halloween Carol Image
A Halloween Carol
Self
The Runaround Club Image
The Runaround Club
Linda
The Shadow Scarf Image
The Shadow Scarf
Aurora
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THEY NEVER LEFT
Madeline
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La Lutte de l'artiste
The Beautiful Photographer
Eros Point Image
Eros Point
Sarah
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The Janice Conversations
Janice