Asta Paredes
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.
Return to... Return to Nuke 'Em High aka Vol. 2
as ChrissyFollowing the events of Volume 1, the mutated glee club continue their violent rampage in...
Movie pageReturn to Nuke 'Em High Volume 1
as ChrissyReturn to the Class of Nuke 'Em High follows a young couple that are up against the school glee...
Movie pageBlackout
as Asta CarterSmall town artist Charley is a tortured man whose drinking binges blur with his sneaking...
Movie page2 Girls, 1 Duck
as HerselfA full length documentary on the making of Return to Nuke 'em High volumes one and two.
Movie pageSociopathia
as KatIntroverted and peculiar, Mara spends her days fabricating props for movies. But her reclusive...
Movie pageFantasm
as SelfAt 15 years old, Kyle Kuchta went to his first horror convention. Years later, he visits...
Movie pageThe Runaround Club
as LindaA pair of thieves get more than they bargain for when they trespass on a battered suburban...
Movie pageMummy Cop That '70s Special
as Roxie RibbonsMummy Cop is BACK! Back in the 70s, that is! Yes, take a trip back in time with us! Back to the...
Movie pageThe Janice Conversations
as JaniceA day in the life of two "better as friends" exes as they get together to hangout, fight over...
Movie pageThe Creeper's Curse
as GwenHandsy and ill-mannered chef, Roger, arrives at work on New Year's day bearing a massive...
Movie pageEros Point
as SarahA couple returns to their remote getaway to grapple with the end of their relationship.
Movie pageA Halloween Carol
as SelfLloyd Kaufman's tromatic adaptation of a Dickens Holiday Classic, filmed in the state-of-the-art...
Movie pageLa Lutte de l'artiste
as The Beautiful PhotographerAn incompetent, but ambitious sketch artist (Alan Stentiford) strives to improve his craft and...
Movie pageThe Shadow Scarf
as AuroraThe Shadow Scarf begins on a cold and foggy night. An unsuspecting bartender, named Jeffrey,...
Movie pageOrange Is the New Black
as Inmate (uncredited)A crime she committed in her youthful past sends Piper Chapman to a women's prison, where she...
TV Show pageShades of Blue
as Captain Pines' AssistantSexy New York detective and single mother Harlee Santos fell in with a tight-knit group of dirty...
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