Biography

Ella Lucia Montes Lentini is a first generation American; multi-hyphenate actor - writer - filmmaker. Proudly born & raised in New York City, attributing that, and her immigrant parents - a Peruvian mother of five and Sicilian tailor - as a huge influence on her work. Ella graduated from New York University's Gallatin school in "Screenwriting as a Weapon" combining a passion for storytelling & activism. While receiving a B.A.they studied acting at a studio in Hell's Kitchen. Their award-winning directorial debut, Piece of Cake screened at festivals across the world, ending its circuit at HBO's Outfest, and raised over $10k for an LGBTQIA+ non-profit.

- IMDb mini biography by: J.L