“Illuminate the text with the blazing fire of your inner life!”
Meet Blanca Avalos
“Blanca Avalos brings an edge and grit to her damaged characters.” Ted Sluberski. As an edgy actress who is fluent in Spanish, I gravitate toward characters who will seduce you, then feed you to the alligators.
I was heavily influenced by my Grandparents, who were performers – a Matador and a Spanish dancer. I performed regularly at a young age for my beloved Uncle Joe, as well as his diverse and open group of friends: his lover, who was the spitting image of Freddy Mercury; a 6’1, German, Grace Jones protege; and a very heavy set man from Egypt, who wore the bluest of eyeshadow and a colorful boa while belting out I Will Survive!
I am a proud member of SAG-AFTRA, working in film and television. Notable television roles include House of Cards, where I was directed by David Fincher.
I have 3 films circulating the festivals, including the lead role in Shadow of the Monarch, a dark thriller which was picked up for distribution and has been an Official Selection at festivals worldwide.
I also booked a supporting role on Family, which premiered at the 2009 Pan African Film & Arts Festival, as well a supporting role in the award winning short Oil and Vinegar, which was an Official Selection at the NYC Chain Film Festival.
I am a graduate of the esteemed William Esper Studio in NYC, where I trained with the renowned Bill Esper, Bruce McCarty, Suzanne Esper, and Jessica Wolf. (Yale Drama)
When I’m not going rogue and eating zombies for breakfast, I enjoy traveling the world and experiencing different cultures. I’ve traveled from South Africa to Italy to Amsterdam. I love spoiling “my two favorite rescues”, Kenny (a 100 lb pit bull/spanish pointer mix) and Max (a 120 lb german shepherd/lab mix). I cherish a simple walk in the park with my scrappy varmint Kenny on one side of me and gentle giant Max on the other.
For a full list of her training, visit the resume page!