- Birth nameMaritza Graciela Brikisak Asenjo
- American/Canadian award winning actress born in South America of German and Native American descent. Bilingual Spanish.
Growing up in a conservative household she found in acting a way to express herself. The hobby grew into a profession in Canada when she took to the Stage with 'Theater 5' under the tutelage of Valerie Robertson, then in Ottawa with 'Sears & Switzer', progressing to Toronto with Calvin Green with the Meisner Technique. She holds a B.A. from Queen's University. In London, England, she trained at Actors Center. In California she's trained with Terry McGovern, Lyle B. Hill at Weist-Barron-Hill, Ed Hooks, Elaine Clark.
Her passion for filmmaking accompanied with her love of storytelling led her to Producing. She made her feature film Directorial debut with 'Sophie's Rules'.- IMDb mini biography by: MGBA
- SpouseGreg Sly(July 4, 1996 - present) (1 child)
- Has held many jobs while pursuing her acting career: Desk Top Publisher/Graphic Designer, Data Entry clerk, Receptionist, Executive Admin clerk, Landlady, Beauty Consultant, Video Store Manager, Personal Trainer, Promotions Spokesperson, Cashier/Bagger, Tour Guide, Costume Performer.
- Was 5 characters at Universal Studios Hollywood the Summer of 2002: Cera from the Land before Time, Tommy Pickles from the Rugrats, Spyro the Dragon, Donnie from the Wild Thornberrys and SpongeBob SquarePants.
- Her favorite (gramatically incorrect) saying: "I am so indignated!".
- Received a Certificate of Recognition from the California Legislature Assembly for her contribution to the Culture and the Arts in the State of California (2007).
- Received a Certificate in Recognition from the Santa Ana Community for her Contribution to Culture (2007).
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