Elizabeth Mathis

Elizabeth Mathis is an American former actress from Detroit. Mostly appearing in minor or supporting roles, she may be best known for her role as Pushy, in the 2011 direct-to-video Blue Crush 2. Her last screen appearance was the 2015 short film The Break.

This article is about the American actress. For the American politician, see Liz Mathis.

Early life

Southfield, Michigan, native[1] Mathis briefly participated in beauty pageants, winning Miss Teen Michigan in 1998, though she did not place in the follow-up national pageant.[2]

Career

After a number of years in background roles based solely on her looks ('Irresistible Fantasy Woman #2', 'Hot Girl 2', 'Siren #4'), as well as minor roles in two feature films (Tess in 2007's Enchanted and Nicole in 2010's Unstoppable), Mathis had a major role in the 2011 direct-to-video film Blue Crush 2. After Blue Crush 2, Mathis appeared in only three more, direct-to-video, releases; two in 2012 and one in 2015.

Mathis went through tough training for her role as Pushy in Blue Crush 2, including learning how to surf, despite having an on-screen surf-double. Mathis worked with her dialect coach for two hours every day in preparation for her role as a native South African.[2]

Filmography

Television
Year Programs Role
2001 What About Joan Cheerleader #1
2005 Rescue Me Woman #1
2005 Law & Order: Criminal Intent Naomi
2006 Six Degrees Receptionist
2006 Love Monkey Woman
2008 House of Payne Older Jazmine
2010 Glory Daze Hot Girl 2
2010 CSI: Miami Female Mc

Films
Year Films Role
2007 Enchanted Tess
2007 I Think I Love My Wife Irresistible Fantasy Woman #2
2010 TRON: Legacy Siren #4
2010 Unstoppable Nicole Barnes
2011 Blue Crush 2 Pushy
2012 100,000 Zombie Heads Neurah

References
  1. "Initiation: 'Tron''s Elizabeth Mathis Is Our Wonder Woman". Vibe. 2010-12-16. Archived from the original on 2022-10-03. Retrieved 2020-06-01.
  2. Scott, Tracy (2011-06-08). "Elizabeth Mathis riding wave stardom". s2smagazine.com. Archived from the original on 2013-07-14. Retrieved 2013-07-14.
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