Emily Trujillo
Biography
Emily Trujillo was born in Torrance, California, to South American parents. She is Peruvian and Colombian. Emily graduated from California State University Dominguez Hills in 2015. Always having a love of acting, her passion was reignited after appearing in a skit for a friend. She started pursuing acting in September 2017, and hit the ground running. Emily has worked on multiple projects including award winning short film, "A Period Piece." She recently began writing her first short film, after being inspired to share her experiences growing up as a Latina woman. She hopes to be a part of telling the stories of women of color in the industry, as well helping create more roles and opportunities for them.
Known For & Full Filmography5 Titles
Drama Series - 2020, 16 episodes • as Server
Nearly 20 years ago, Owen Strand was the lone survivor of his Manhattan firehouse on 9/11. In the wake of the attack, Owen had the unenviable task of rebuilding his station. After a similar tragedy happens to a firehouse in Austin, Owen, along with his troubled firefighter son, T.K., takes his progressive philosophies of life and firefighting down to Texas, where he helps them start anew. On the surface, Owen is all about big-city style and swagger, but underneath he struggles with a secret he hides from the world - one that could very well end his life.
Movie - 2021, 2h 15m • as Maria
All the rules are broken as a sect of lawless marauders decides that the annual Purge does not stop at daybreak and instead should never end as they chase a group of immigrants who they want to punish because of their harsh historical past.
Movie - 2019, 2h 15m • as Keira
A young couple shares one last conversation, in the wake of a car accident, that proves to be a revelation.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Xochitl
Fleeing the violence of Pancho Villa's revolution, a widow finds refuge with a unit of female freedom fighters known as soldaderas - only to discover her estranged sister among them.
Movie - 2019, 2h 15m • as Britney
Cheered on by her best friend, a teen confronts her greatest fear - tampons.