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

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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

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Film

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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

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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

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

References

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  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". August 29, 2019.
  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. ^ a b c d e 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. Archived from the original on 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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