Yvelisse Vargas
Jersey City
Summary
Dynamic and versatile actress with notable roles in productions at the New York Film Academy and County Prep High School, including lead roles in "The Perks of Being A Wallflower" and "Incendiary." Fluent in English and partially in Spanish, excels in physical roles with skills in Pilates and martial arts. Proven ability to bring characters to life with authenticity, energy and groundedness, enhancing any ensemble.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Actress
New York Film Academy
01.2021 - 08.2023
- The Perks of Being A Wallflower-Sam (Lead), NYFA Production, Director- Paul Warner
- We're All Going To Die- Evie (Supporting), NYFA Production, Director- Melissa Skirboll
- Incendiary- Elise (Lead), NYFA Production, Director- Micah Spayer
Actress
County Prep High School
09.2016 - 06.2020
- Chicago The Musical- Liz (Supporting), Director- Raluca Shields
- How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying- Hedy LaRue (Supporting), Director- Raluca Shields
- Bodas de Sangre- The Bride's Mother (Supporting), Director- Raluca Shields
- Brooklyn the Musical- Faith (Supporting), Director- Raluca Shields
- Paradise Hotel- French Porter (Supporting), Director- Raluca Shields
- Summer and Smoke- Rosa Gonzalez (Supporting), Director- Raluca Shields
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Acting
New York Film Academy
New York, New York08-2023
High School Diploma -
County Prep High School
Jersey City, New Jersey, 0730206-2020
Skills
- English
- Spanish
- Pilates
- Yoga
- Martial Arts (Kickboxing)
- Singer
- Dancer
- Licensed Driver
- Passport
- Author
- Accents: British, Hispanic, North Jersey, New York, Valley, Californian, French
Experience
The Perks of Being A Wallflower, Sam, New York, NY, We're All Going To Die, Evie, New York, NY, Incendiary, Elise, New York, NY, Stupid Fucking Bird, Nina, New York, NY, Chicago The Musical, County Prep High School, How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, County Prep High School, Bodas de Sangre, County Prep High School, Brooklyn the Musical, County Prep High School, Paradise Hotel, County Prep High School, Summer and Smoke, County Prep High School
Training
- County Prep High School, Stage Acting, Raluca Shields
- New York Film Academy, On-Camera, T.J. Mannix, Paul Warner, Melissa Skirboll
- Improvisation, Raluca Shields, T.J. Mannix
- Acting, Rico Rosetti, Taylor Ferrera, Keshav Moodliar
- Voiceover, Tina Zaremba
Personal Information
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Red/Brown
- Height: 5'0
- Weight: 135lbs
Certification
CPR/First Aid Certified
Timeline
Actress
New York Film Academy
01.2021 - 08.2023
Actress
County Prep High School
09.2016 - 06.2020
CPR/First Aid Certified
Bachelor of Arts - Acting
New York Film Academy
High School Diploma -
County Prep High School
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