ALUNA

Biography

 Colombian-American actress, director, and producer Paula Garces has been breaking barriers in Hollywood for decades, paving the way for Latinas in the industry. Her notable credits include roles in hit series like The Shield, Sopranos, Law & Order: SVU, CSI Miami, Knight Rider, Chase, Elementary, The Good Wife, Major Crimes, and On My Block.

Garces has consistently demonstrated her versatility, excelling both in front of and behind the camera. She has directed episodes for On My Block, Freeridge and was recently invited back to direct her second episode of  Lincoln Lawyer on Netflix, showcasing her talent as a filmmaker. Additionally, she has shadowed acclaimed directors like Lauren Iungerich, Billy Gierhart, Jen Celotta, and Milena Govich, further honing her craft.

Garces’ acting career spans decades, with prominent roles in daytime soaps, primetime dramas, and feature films. She is best known for her starring roles in Dangerous Minds, ClockStoppers, Marci X, and the Harold & Kumar franchise. Her performance in the indie film The Maid’s Room earned critical acclaim at the 2014 Hamptons International Film Festival.

Beyond her acting and directing work, Garces has also ventured into producing and creating her own projects. She co-created, wrote, executive produced, and starred in The Mun2 Look for NBC Universal/Mun2 network. She also co-created, directed, and voiced the popular online Latina superhero character Aluna. Garces has brought Aluna to life in comic book form, collaborating with the writing teams behind Assassin’s Creed, Batman: Arkham Origins, and Prince of Persia. In 2017, these comics made their debut at San Diego Comic Con.

Garces’ latest endeavor is the Aluna: Sentinel of the Shards video game, an action RPG available on major platforms like Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Steam. This marks a significant step in her career, as she continues to expand her creative horizons and inspire the next generation of Latinas in entertainment.

Garces’ contributions to the entertainment industry have made her a trailblazer for Latinas. Her dedication to her craft, combined with her entrepreneurial spirit, have solidified her status as a respected and influential figure in Hollywood.