Valeria Cotto (born September 30, 2010) is an American actress. She is best known for her role in The Florida Project.

Early Life

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Cotto was born and raised in Kissimmee, Florida. [1]

Career

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Cotto made her film debut in The Florida Project in 2017. She was casted after director Sean Baker scouted her in a Target. [2].

Filmography

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Year Title Role Director Ref
2017 The Florida Project Jancey Sean Baker [3]
2021 Over/Under Gaby Sophia Silver [4]
2024 Puddysticks Penelope Megan Steely [5]
2024 Paper Tiger Ronnie Eva Erhardt [6]

References

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https://www.theledger.com/story/entertainment/local/2017/09/17/hidden-star-davenport-girl-shares-screen-with-willem-dafoe-in-the-florida-project/18794988007/

https://variety.com/2017/film/spotlight/brooklynn-prince-christopher-rivera-valeria-cotto-the-florida-project-talk-about-the-shoot-and-ice-cream-1202616056/

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-florida-project-girls-20170531-story.html

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/backup_plan