Welcome. Jennica is an actor, writer, director, & producer.
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Jennica's film Millie & the Lords can be viewed on Amazon.
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ABOUT |
Jennica was born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico and raised with her twin sister and older brother in Rochester, NY. Her mother was a Bilingual early childhood teacher and her father is a minister, and from each of them she learned the importance of hard work, helping others, and fighting for social justice.
After graduating from a performing arts high school, she attended the Tisch School of the Arts at NYU, where she received a BFA in acting. She has since performed at various local and regional theaters across the country. In 2013, she formed Si Se Puede Productions, LLC, a theater and film production company whose mission is to produce artistic projects that raise awareness of social justice issues.
Her first film, Millie & the Lords, won several awards on the film festival circuit and was acquired by HBO Latino. The film was inspired by the Young Lords Party, a Puerto Rican Revolutionary group that fought for civil rights for Puerto Ricans during the 60's and 70's.
She originated the role of Elvira in the theatrical production, 'Elvira-The Immigration Play", a two person show which highlights the life of Elvira Arrellano, known to many as the Rosa Parks of the Immigration Reform movement.
Jennica also originated the role of Carmen in the Emmy Award winning educational TV series, 'We Are New York", and is currently starring as Clara Ventura in the children's podcast "TimeStorm", and adventurous and entertaining radio series which educates young teens about Puerto Rican history.
Jennica is a member and Chapter Leader of Film Fatales, and a proud member of SAG/AFTRA/EQUITY. When she is not performing or creating original work, she enjoys playing with her 6 year old son, Benjamin!
After graduating from a performing arts high school, she attended the Tisch School of the Arts at NYU, where she received a BFA in acting. She has since performed at various local and regional theaters across the country. In 2013, she formed Si Se Puede Productions, LLC, a theater and film production company whose mission is to produce artistic projects that raise awareness of social justice issues.
Her first film, Millie & the Lords, won several awards on the film festival circuit and was acquired by HBO Latino. The film was inspired by the Young Lords Party, a Puerto Rican Revolutionary group that fought for civil rights for Puerto Ricans during the 60's and 70's.
She originated the role of Elvira in the theatrical production, 'Elvira-The Immigration Play", a two person show which highlights the life of Elvira Arrellano, known to many as the Rosa Parks of the Immigration Reform movement.
Jennica also originated the role of Carmen in the Emmy Award winning educational TV series, 'We Are New York", and is currently starring as Clara Ventura in the children's podcast "TimeStorm", and adventurous and entertaining radio series which educates young teens about Puerto Rican history.
Jennica is a member and Chapter Leader of Film Fatales, and a proud member of SAG/AFTRA/EQUITY. When she is not performing or creating original work, she enjoys playing with her 6 year old son, Benjamin!
RESUME |
Member of SAG-AFTRA, EQUITY
Onscreen
- Millie & The Lords - Writer/Director - Jennica Carmona - SSP/HBO Films
- Sun Burn - Rae - Jayce Bartok - The Independent Collective
- We Are New York - Carmen - Luis Argueta - NYCTV
- Emmy winner
- The Window - Emma - Jono Oliver - The Home Film Group
- Sundance Film Festival
- Gypsy Girl - Elena - Susana Tubert - Susana Tubert Productions
Regional Theater
- Elvira - Elvira - Misti Willis - Collaboraction Theatre
- Mi Casa, Tu Casa - Storyteller - Jane Mandel - Luna Stage Theatre
- Journey of the Heart - Maria Joe Brancato - Penguin Repertory Theatre
- Anna in the Tropics - Marela - Mary Hausch - Hippodrome State Theatre
New York Theater
- Elvira - Elvira - Brian Lee - NYC Fringe Festival
- I Just Love Andy Gibb - Sharon - Jorge Merced - Pregones Theater
Training
- BFA in Acting, Tisch School of the Arts, NYU (Minor in Latin American Studies)
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Identical Twin
- Valid NYS Driver’s License
- Screenwriter
