Yvette Monreal

Yvette Monreal is an American actress. Her television appearances have included roles in Matador (2014), Faking It (2014), and as Yolanda Montez / Wildcat in Stargirl (2020).[1][2] She also appears in the action film Rambo: Last Blood as John Rambo's caretaker's granddaughter.[3]

Yvette Monreal
NationalityAmerican
OccupationActress
Years active2013–present

Early life

Monreal grew up in London, California. She became interested in acting after taking drama classes in high school. She feels that her mother inspired her to make this decision.[4] Monreal is of half Chilean and half Mexican descent. As a child, she had enjoyed Halle Berry playing Catwoman and wanted to be like her.[5] She has said her upbringing was "very Catholic".[6]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2014 Casey Casey Short
2016 Lowriders[7] Claudia
2018 Once Upon a Superhero Frankie
2018 Monsoon Caitlyn
2019 Rambo: Last Blood[7] Gabriela Beltran

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2013 Harpies Temperance 2 ep.
2013 Chutes & Ladders Olivia 9 episodes
2014 Awkward Girl 1 episode
2014–15 Faking It Reagan 10 episodes
2014 Matador[7] Senna Galan 8 episodes
2015-2017 The Fosters Adriana 4 episodes
2018 NCIS Maya Guzman 1 ep.
2020 Legends of Tomorrow Yolanda Montez / Wildcat Cameo, "Crisis on Infinite Earths, Part 5"
2020–2022 Stargirl Main cast[7]

Accolades
Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2019 National Film & TV Awards Best Supporting Actress Rambo: Last Blood Won [8][9]

References
  1. "Boris Kodjoe Joins ABC's 'The Club'; Yvette Monreal In El Rey's 'Matador'". Deadline. March 27, 2014. Retrieved November 17, 2014.
  2. Goldberg, Lesley (September 2, 2014). "MTV's 'Faking It' Adds Duo for Season 2 (Exclusive)". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 17, 2014.
  3. "Rambo 5 Release Date, Trailer and Everything to Know".
  4. "Yvette Monreal Break Out Star on CW's Stargirl". American Latino. September 30, 2021. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
  5. "Yvette Monreal Talks About Creating Her Own Wildcat For DC's Stargirl". Remezcla. August 24, 2021. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
  6. "Yvette Monreal - The Power Of Positivity". CW Network. October 8, 2021. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
  7. Denise Petski (November 29, 2018). "'Stargirl': Yvette Monreal & Christopher James Baker Set As Regulars In DC Universe Series". Retrieved November 11, 2020.
  8. "Jennifer Lopez, Sharon Stone, Toy Story 4, Quentin Tarantino and Once Upon A Time in Hollywood win big at the 2nd annual National Film & TV Awards 2019". National Film & TV Awards. December 4, 2019. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  9. A., Sam (December 4, 2019). "Beyonce Wins Big At 2019 National Film & TV Awards [Full Winners List]". That Grape Juice. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
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