Marcy Avila (Spanish: [ˈa.β̞i.la] ; Caracas, Venezuela; February 5, 1997[1])[2] is a Venezuelan actress, influencer, multi-instrumentalist musician, and transgender activist advocating for LGBTQ+ rights[3][4] based in Los Angeles, California.[5][6]
Marcy Avila | |
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| Born | February 5, 1997 |
| Nationality | Venezuelan  |
| Other names | Marcel Avila |
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| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Pop, Indie rock, Alternative rock, alt-pop, pop rock |
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| Marcy Avila at IMDb | |
| Website | www |
She is known for her avid electric guitar playing, her exceptional talent on the guitar led her to an endorsement deal with Fender,[7] and to perform alongside various artists, including Mothica,[8][9] Chandler Leighton, and the TikTok star McKenzi Brooke.
Avila is also known for her work as an actress for her role as the antagonist "Martin" on the venezuelan telenovela "Eneamiga",[3] and her role as "Luiggy" on Amazon Prime Video's "Almas en Pena."[10]
Filmography
editMusic videos
edit| Year | Artist | Song | Role | Genre | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | MOTHICA | Red | Self | Alternative rock | [11][8] |
| 2024 | McKenzi Brooke | F-U | Self | Pop |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Eneamiga | Martín |  RCTV
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[3] | |
| 2020 | Almas en pena | Luiggy | RCTV
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Distributed by Amazon Prime Video | [10][3] |
| 2023 | Never Have I Ever (Season 4) | Hotpocket |  Netflix
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[12][6] | |
| 2024 | Date My Abuelita, First! | Self - Main dater |  iHeart Radio
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Talk show | [13][14] |
Film
edit| Year | Title | Role | Production | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | I wish you all the best | Sophie's girlfriend | Ace Entertainment | [14] | |
| 2023 | Quiz Lady | Stage crasher | Hulu | Cameo | [14] |
| 2022 | El año de la persistencia | Self | Veloz Films | [14] |
References
edit- ^ "Primicias24 | 5 de febrero de 1997: Nace la activista por los derechos LGBTI Marcy Ávila". Primicias24. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ "El Tiempo | Tiempo Libre | Entretenimiento online resaltado por la edición". El Tiempo. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- ^ a b c d "El Diario | "El género es algo con lo que se nace y realmente no lo puedes modificar"". El Diario. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
- ^ "Los Angeles Blade | "Inter-American commission calls for Venezuela to protect LGBTQ rights"". Los Angeles Blade. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ "Marcy Avila | Official Website". MarcyAvila.com. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ a b "El Diario | "Marcy Ávila, la polifacética venezolana que llevó su talento a Netflix, Disney, Meta…"". El Diario. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ "#MyFirstFender with Marcy Avila". Fender. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ a b "Mothica announces new album 'Kissing Death' and releases first 4 singles". TwentyFourSeventy Magazine. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ "Marcy Avila | RED by @mothica is finally OUT!..." Instagram. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ a b "RCTV Internacional llegó a Amazon Prime con Almas en pena". El Pitazo. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- ^ "MOTHICA - Red (Official Music Video)". MOTHICA on YouTube. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ "Never Have I Ever wrapped a Netflix show!…". Marcy Avila's official website. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ "Date My Abuelita, First! | Marcy: Strikes a Cord in the Heart of One Dater". iHeart Radio. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Marcy Avila on IMDB". IMDB. Retrieved 15 June 2024.