Aris Mejias

Known For

Acting

Place of Birth

Puerto Rico

Aris Mejias

Biography

Formally trained in theatre and with 18 years of experience in front of the the camera, the award winning actress began her career in local film, theatre and television productions. Notably in feature films such as “Cayo" (2006) by Vicente Juarbe, “Che” (2008) by Steven Soderbergh, and particularly in “The Vessel” (2016) by Julio Quintana with an executive production of Terrence Malick and co-starring with Martin Sheen which showcased her bilingual abilities by shooting simultaneously all scenes in Spanish and English. She recently co-starred along Pedro Capo in “Sol de Medianoche” by Douglas Sánchez (HBO). Is the omnipresent narrating voice of Tribeca Film Festival three times winner "Una Noche” (2012) by Lucy Mulloy, the lead role in Cannes Short Film Corner selection “Endless Cycle” (2015) by Fernando Rodríguez which she garnered the “Best Actress” award at the 2016 International Oporto Film Festival. Likewise she was the lead role in the the Long Format Latin Grammy winner “Loco de amor: La historia” (2015) by Kacho López. She runs and operates her clothing line Skin Onion.

Known For

  • Che: Part One

    Che: Part One

    2008

  • The Caller

    The Caller

    2011

  • The Commando

    The Commando

    2022

  • Ana

    Ana

    2020

  • The Vessel

    The Vessel

    2016

  • One Night

    One Night

    2012

  • Art of Love

    Art of Love

    2021

  • Sol de medianoche

    Sol de medianoche

    2017

  • Ladrones y mentirosos

    Ladrones y mentirosos

    2006

  • Cayo

    Cayo

    2005

  • Asterion: or, (if you mess with the bull...)

    Asterion: or, (if you mess with the bull...)

    2024

  • El aquelarre

    El aquelarre

    2011

  • La última gira

    La última gira

    2021

  • Age of Silence

    Age of Silence

  • Siesta

    Siesta

    2024