Asta Paredes

Born: None

ASTA PAREDES is an award-winning actress and filmmaker celebrated for her fearless approach to genre storytelling. She first captivated audiences as the bold and unapologetic ‘Chrissy’ in Troma Entertainment’s cult-classic RETURN TO NUKE ‘EM HIGH VOLUMES 1 & 2, establishing herself as a formidable presence in subversive cinema. Her recent performance in BLACKOUT, a visceral entry in Larry Fessenden's "Monsterverse" from Glass Eye Pix, further cemented her reputation for embracing the darker, edgier side of film. Asta honed her craft at the University of Minnesota / Guthrie BFA Actor Training Program, refining her skills further at the Globe Theatre, the London International School for Performing Arts, and Upright Citizens Brigade. On stage, she’s taken on roles including the legendary 'Joan Baez' in the folk musical BOB MEETS BOB and the enigmatic 'Ursa Minor' in the dark comedy TINY DISASTERS. On screen, her other credits include THE CREEPER’S CURSE, EROS POINT, THE SHADOW SCARF, SOCIOPATHIA, and NBC’s SHADES OF BLUE. She continues her support of independent cinema as a producer with ABANDONED HOUSE PRODUCTIONS, and is also the creator and host of the podcast series CHATTING WITH ASTA. Additionally, Asta is a passionate advocate for representation in the entertainment industry. As a key member of LATINAS ACTING UP, a movement co-founded by Diana Maria Riva and Lisa Vidal she actively champions the amplification of Latina voices in Hollywood, helping to lead the charge for greater inclusivity and authentic storytelling. Combining her passion for genre films with a deep commitment to advocacy, Asta Paredes is a dynamic and influential force who is constantly working to boost stories that deserve to be told. She splits time between Los Angeles and New York City with her husband and collaborator Clay von Carlowitz.


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Return to... Return to Nuke 'Em High aka Vol. 2

as Chrissy
Released: 2017-01-15

Following the events of Volume 1, the mutated glee club continue their violent rampage in...

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Return to Nuke 'Em High Volume 1

as Chrissy
Released: 2013-06-30

Return to the Class of Nuke 'Em High follows a young couple that are up against the school glee...

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Blackout

as Asta Carter
Released: 2023-09-29

Small town artist Charley is a tortured man whose drinking binges blur with his sneaking...

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2 Girls, 1 Duck

as Herself
Released: 2019-12-20

A full length documentary on the making of Return to Nuke 'em High volumes one and two.

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Sociopathia

as Kat
Released: 2015-11-19

Introverted and peculiar, Mara spends her days fabricating props for movies. But her reclusive...

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Fantasm

as Self
Released: 2013-05-04

At 15 years old, Kyle Kuchta went to his first horror convention. Years later, he visits...

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The Runaround Club

as Linda
Released: 2016-01-01

A pair of thieves get more than they bargain for when they trespass on a battered suburban...

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Mummy Cop That '70s Special

as Roxie Ribbons
Released: 2015-10-30

Mummy Cop is BACK! Back in the 70s, that is! Yes, take a trip back in time with us! Back to the...

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The Janice Conversations

as Janice
Released: 2024-06-11

A day in the life of two "better as friends" exes as they get together to hangout, fight over...

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The Creeper's Curse

as Gwen
Released: 2019-05-11

Handsy and ill-mannered chef, Roger, arrives at work on New Year's day bearing a massive...

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Eros Point

as Sarah
Released: 2018-12-02

A couple returns to their remote getaway to grapple with the end of their relationship.

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A Halloween Carol

as Self
Released: 2014-10-30

Lloyd Kaufman's tromatic adaptation of a Dickens Holiday Classic, filmed in the state-of-the-art...

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La Lutte de l'artiste

as The Beautiful Photographer
Released: 2014-05-15

An incompetent, but ambitious sketch artist (Alan Stentiford) strives to improve his craft and...

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The Shadow Scarf

as Aurora
Released: 2018-06-30

The Shadow Scarf begins on a cold and foggy night. An unsuspecting bartender, named Jeffrey,...

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Orange Is the New Black

as Inmate (uncredited)
First aired: 2013-07-11

A crime she committed in her youthful past sends Piper Chapman to a women's prison, where she...

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Shades of Blue

as Captain Pines' Assistant
First aired: 2016-01-07

Sexy New York detective and single mother Harlee Santos fell in with a tight-knit group of dirty...

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