"Andor Season 2 Spotlight: Why Does Bix Caleen Seem So Recognizable?"
In the wildventure of Star Wars prequel series Andor Season 2, Adria Arjona struts back onto the scene as Bix Caleen, sharing the limelight with Diego Luna's Cassian Andor. But you might be wondering, what's her story before this interstellar escapade?
First up, Arjona has a rich acting history, with appearances in more than 25 films and TV projects to her name (yep, busy lady!). Here's a lowdown on just a few of her memorable roles that make her a sidekick you can't forget.
True Detective Season 2 (2015)
HBO's gripping crime drama True Detective Season 2 saw Arjona star as Emily, the troubled girlfriend of Officer Paul Woodrugh, played by Taylor Kitsch.
The same year, she also made a cameo in the Netflix hit crime drama Narcos, making her a familiar face for fans of darker TV shows.
Emerald City (2017)
In 2017, Arjona stepped into the shoes of Dorothy Gale for NBC's reimagining of Oz stories, Emerald City, a series that only ran for one season.
The following year, she took on the supporting role of Pan-Pacific Defense Corps Officer Julia Reyes in Pacific Rim Uprising, the sequel to the 2013 sci-fi hit Pacific Rim.
The movie, which also stars John Boyega and Scott Eastwood, follows a pair of soldiers who pilot a Jaeger in the fight against Kaiju monsters.
6 Underground (2019)
In director Michael Bay's action-adventure thriller 6 Underground, Arjona plays Five (a.k.a. Amelia, The Doctor), a member of a group of vigilantes who have faked their deaths.
The film also features a lineup of stars, including Ryan Reynolds, Corey Hawkins, Melanie Laurent, Ben Hardy, and Dave Franco.
Triple Frontier (2019)
Another Netflix project for Arjona was the action-adventure Triple Frontier alongside Ben Affleck, Pedro Pascal, and Oscar Isaac. The film tells the story of former special forces operators planning a heist.
Father of the Bride (2022)
This romantic comedy remake saw Arjona in the role of bride-to-be Sofia, opposite Andy Garcia as her father. Gloria Estefan played Sofia's mother, Ingrid, and the film follows the family as they prepare for the upcoming wedding.
Future Projects
Arjona has several projects lined up for the near future, including the Netflix original action comedy "Hit Man", the psychological thriller "Blink Twice" (directed by Zoe Kravitz), and a starring role in the remake of the classic Father of the Bride franchise.
In summary, before diving into the galaxy of Andor with Diego Luna, Adria Arjona made her mark as an accomplished actress both on the big screen and television, with roles spanning genres from crime drama, sci-fi action, to romantic comedy. With her impressive portfolio and a lineup of upcoming projects, expect to see more of her shining light in the acting world!
- Adria Arjona portrays Bix Caleen in the Star Wars prequel series Andor, a character she shares the screen with Diego Luna's Cassian Andor.
- Prior to her role in Andor, Arjona has starred in more than 25 films and TV projects, including the HBO crime drama True Detective Season 2, where she played Emily, Officer Paul Woodrugh's troubled girlfriend.
- In 2017, Arjona appeared in NBC's Emerald City, a reimagining of the Oz stories, and the following year, she joined the cast of Pacific Rim Uprising as Julia Reyes, a Pan-Pacific Defense Corps Officer.
- Two of Arjona's recent projects include the action-adventure thriller 6 Underground, where she played a member of a group of vigilantes, and the action-adventure Triple Frontier, alongside Ben Affleck, Pedro Pascal, and Oscar Isaac. Her upcoming projects include the Netflix original action comedy "Hit Man", the psychological thriller "Blink Twice", and a starring role in the remake of the classic Father of the Bride franchise.
