Rosa Salazar
Biography
Rosa Salazar is an American actress born on July 16, 1985, in Washington, D.C., USA. She has appeared in various film and television projects, including Parenthood, American Horror Story: Murder House, The Divergent Series: Insurgent, Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, Maze Runner: The Death Cure, The Kindergarten Teacher, Bird Box, Alita: Battle Angel, Brand New Cherry Flavour, and Undone. Salazar is also known for co-producing the series Brand New Cherry Flavour. She has worked in the entertainment industry for over a decade, with a total of 39 known credits.
Career overview
Rosa Salazar is an American actress. She began her career in television, appearing in the NBC series Parenthood and the FX anthology series American Horror Story: Murder House, both in 2011. These early roles marked the beginning of her acting career.
Salazar's breakthrough in film came with the title character in the 2019 movie Alita: Battle Angel. She has also appeared in several other films, including The Divergent Series: Insurgent, Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, and Maze Runner: The Death Cure, all released in 2015 and 2018. Additionally, she has appeared in the Netflix films The Kindergarten Teacher and Bird Box, both released in 2018.
In television, Salazar has starred in the Amazon series Undone, which aired from 2019 to 2022. She also co-produced the series Brand New Cherry Flavor, in which she starred, released in 2021. Salazar's acting credits include a range of film and television roles, showcasing her versatility as an actress.
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Full Filmography
44 titles- Vampires of the Velvet Lounge (2026) as Alexis
- Play Dirty (2025) as Zen
- Win or Lose (2025) as Vanessa (voice)
- A Million Miles Away (2023) as Adela
- Pantheon (2022) as Senator Elaine Rivera (voice)
- Marcel the Shell with Shoes On (2022) as Larissa
- Chariot (2022) as Maria Deschaines
- Wedding Season (2022) as Katie
- Brand New Cherry Flavor (2021) as Lisa N. Nova
- No Future (2021) as Becca
- B Positive (2020) as Adriana
- Pink Skies Ahead (2020) as Addie
- Alita: Battle Angel (2019) as Alita
- Undone (2019) as Alma Winograd-Diaz
- Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018) as Brenda
- Bird Box (2018) as Lucy
- Star Trek: Short Treks (2018) as Lynne Lucero
- The Kindergarten Teacher (2018) as Becca
- Big Mouth (2017) as Ms. Benitez (voice)
- CHiPs (2017) as Ava
- Submerged (2016) as Amanda
- Good Crazy (2016) as Rosa
- Good Crazy (2016) Director
- Good Crazy (2016) Writer
- Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015) as Brenda
- Man Seeking Woman (2015) as Rosa
- Man Seeking Woman (2015) as Rosa / Bosa
- Insurgent (2015) as Lynn
- China, Il The Musical (2015) as Barb
- Night Owls (2015) as Madeline
- Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories (2014) as Lucy
- Jamesy Boy (2014) as Crystal
- Search Party (2014) as Pocahontas
- Jerked (2014)
- Epic (2013) as Roller Derby Girl (voice)
- Hello Ladies (2013) as Heaven
- Ben and Kate (2012) as Molly
- American Horror Story (2011) as María
- China, IL (2011) as Barb (voice)
- China, IL (2011) as (voice)
- Parenthood (2010) as Zoe DeHaven
- Law & Order: LA (2010) as Yolanda
- CollegeHumor Shorts (2007) as Adison
- CollegeHumor Shorts (2007) as Rosa
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Rosa Salazar best known for?
Rosa Salazar is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Play Dirty (2025), The Unconquered (1954), A Million Miles Away (2023), Pantheon (2022).
When and where was Rosa Salazar born?
Rosa Salazar was born on July 16, 1985 in Washington, D.C., USA.
How many credits does Rosa Salazar have?
Rosa Salazar has accumulated over 44 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2007 to 2026.
What is Rosa Salazar's background in cinema and television?
Rosa Salazar is an American actress born on July 16, 1985, in Washington, D.C., USA. She has appeared in various film and television projects, including Parenthood, American Horror Story: Murder House, The Divergent Series: Insurgent, Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, Maze Runner: The Death Cure, The Kindergarten Teacher...