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Ysa Penarejo

Acting Born Mar 29, 2000 San Diego, California, USA 8 credits
8
Total Credits
2024
13 Years Career Span
2
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Ysa Penarejo is a Filipino‑American actress, model and songwriter born on 29 March 2000 in San Diego, California, USA. She is a female performer whose acting work is documented with eight credited roles on The Movie Database. Penarejo is best known for portraying Toulane Thomas in the 2012 film McKenna Shoots for the Stars and for playing Camryn Coyle in the Netflix streaming miniseries Project Mc², which aired from 2015 to 2017. In addition to her English‑language credits, she is also listed under the Arabic transliteration یسا پینارجو. Her professional profile is recorded with a content score of 100 on TMDB.

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Career

Career overview

Ysa Penarejo, born on 29 March 2000 in San Diego, California, is a Filipino‑American actress, model and songwriter. Her early screen work includes the role of Toulane Thomas in the 2012 film McKenna Shoots for the Stars, a performance that introduced her to a broader audience. Following this, Penarejo secured a recurring part as Camryn Coyle in the Netflix streaming television miniseries Project Mc², which aired from 2015 through 2017 and further established her presence in the industry.

According to her profile on The Movie Database, Penarejo has accumulated eight credited acting roles to date, reflecting a developing career across both film and television mediums. While her work spans multiple genres, the roles highlighted in her biography remain her most recognizable contributions to contemporary media. Her background as a model and songwriter complements her acting pursuits, underscoring a versatile creative portfolio rooted in both performance and music.

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Known for

DC's Stargirl

as Jennie-Lynn Hayden / Jade
Film

An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars

as Toulane Thomas

Frequent co-stars

Jade Pettyjohn 1 shared title
Kerris Dorsey 1 shared title
Kally Berard 1 shared title
George Chiang 1 shared title
Will Woytowich 1 shared title
Nia Vardalos 1 shared title
Ian Ziering 1 shared title
Cathy Rigby 1 shared title
Talia Pura 1 shared title
Paula Rivera 1 shared title

Career timeline

Space & Time
DC's Stargirl
The Secret Lives of Cheerleaders
Gibby
Richie RichProject Mc²Project Mc² - New Year's Eve Countdown
An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars

Full Filmography

8 titles
  • Space & Time (2024) as X
  • DC's Stargirl (2020) as Jennie-Lynn Hayden / Jade
  • The Secret Lives of Cheerleaders (2019) as Haley
  • Gibby (2016) as Alicia
  • Richie Rich (2015) as Tulip
  • Project Mc² (2015) as Camryn Coyle
  • Project Mc² - New Year's Eve Countdown (2015) as =Camryn Coyle
  • An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars (2012) as Toulane Thomas

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Ysa Penarejo best known for?

Ysa Penarejo is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including DC's Stargirl (2020), An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars (2012).

When and where was Ysa Penarejo born?

Ysa Penarejo was born on March 29, 2000 in San Diego, California, USA.

How many credits does Ysa Penarejo have?

Ysa Penarejo has accumulated over 8 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2012 to 2024.

What is Ysa Penarejo's background in cinema and television?

Ysa Penarejo is a Filipino‑American actress, model and songwriter born on 29 March 2000 in San Diego, California, USA. She is a female performer whose acting work is documented with eight credited roles on The Movie Database. Penarejo is best known for portraying Toulane Thomas in the 2012 film McKenna Shoots for the S...