Keyla Monterroso Mejia is an American actress and Comedian. She played the main role in Netflix’s television series Freeridge in 2023. She started her acting career in the 2021 TV series Launchpad. Keyla is originally from California.
Birth & Early Life
Keyla Monterroso Mejia was born in Hawthorne, California. She is a first-generation American of Guatemalan and Mexican descent. Her father’s name is Juan Carlos and her mother’s name is Chely Carlos.
They both are barbers. She dreamed of being an actor but never told anyone until a friend mentioned a performing arts high school in nearby Pomona. At 15, she talked to her parents about her passion. Keyla convinced them to train under Gloria Garayua in LA.
Bio
Real Name | Keyla Monterroso Mejia |
Profession | Actor |
Date of Birth | 1998 |
Age | 27 Years [As of 2024] |
Birth Place | Hawthorne, California |
Nationality | American |
Home Town | Hawthorne, California |
Family | Mother : Chely Carlos Father: Juan Carlos Sister: Not Available Brother: Not Available Husband: Not Available |
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Address | Chino Hills, California |
Career
Keyla began her acting career through the episode Growing Fangs on the television series Launchpad in 2021. She played the role of Val Garcia alongside Otmara Marrero, Melba Martinez, and Justin Sun.
She played the lead role of Maria Sofia in Curb Your Enthusiasm which premiered on HBO Max. Keyla subsequently appeared in Boo, Bitch, Abbott Elementary, and The Estate.
In 2023, she portrayed the lead role in Netflix’s series Freeridge, a spinoff of the hit show On My Block opposite Bryana Salaz, Ciara Riley Wilson, and Shiv Pai.
Education Details and More
School | Not Known |
College | Not Known |
Educational Qualification | Graduate |
Debut | Television: Launchpad (2021) Film: The Estate (2022) |
Awards | Not Available |
Physical Stats and More
Height | In Feet: 5′ 1″ ft In Meter: 1.54 m |
Weight | In Pound: 200 lbs In Kilogram: 90 Kg |
Eye Colour | Black |
Hair Colour | Black |
Hobbies | Skydiving |
Social Media Presence
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TikTok | Not Available |
Some Facts About Keyla Monterroso Mejia
- Keyla Monterroso Mejia hails from California.
- She lives in Chino Hills, California with her mother and brother.
- Before casting for Curb Your Enthusiasm, she had nothing on her resume but two short films. She ended up being in six episodes when she was initially hired for just one.
- Keyla has also worked in several theatres.
- Keyla is also quite active on social media, especially on Instagram.
- She is fluent in Spanish and English language.