Yvette Monreal

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Yvette Monreal
NationalityAmerican
OccupationActress
Years active2013–present

Yvette Monreal is an American actress. Her television appearances have included roles in Matador (2014), Faking It (2014), and as Yolanda Montez / Wildcat in Stargirl (2020). [1] [2] She also appears in the action film Rambo: Last Blood as John Rambo's caretaker's granddaughter. [3]

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Early life

Monreal grew up in London, California. She became interested in acting after taking drama classes in high school. She feels that her mother inspired her to make this decision. [4] Monreal is of half Chilean and half Mexican descent. As a child, she had enjoyed Halle Berry playing Catwoman and wanted to be like her. [5] She has said her upbringing was "very Catholic". [6]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2014CaseyCaseyShort
2016 Lowriders [7] Claudia
2018Once Upon a SuperheroFrankie
2018MonsoonCaitlyn
2019 Rambo: Last Blood [7] Gabriela Beltran

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2013HarpiesTemperance2 ep.
2013Chutes & LaddersOlivia9 episodes
2014 Awkward Girl1 episode
2014–15 Faking It Reagan10 episodes
2014 Matador [7] Senna Galan8 episodes
2015-2017 The Fosters Adriana4 episodes
2018 NCIS Maya Guzman1 ep.
2020 Legends of Tomorrow Yolanda Montez / Wildcat Cameo, "Crisis on Infinite Earths, Part 5"
2020–2022 Stargirl Main cast [7]

Accolades

YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef.
2019National Film & TV AwardsBest Supporting Actress Rambo: Last Blood Won [8] [9]

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