Discover Keyla Monterroso Mejia’s rise from her role in Curb Your Enthusiasm to Abbott Elementary and Apple TV+’s The Studio.
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How did Keyla Monterroso Mejia’s acting journey begin?
You know, it’s pretty amazing! This talented 27-year-old actress credits her incredible career trajectory all the way back to her very first professional role.
Can you believe it was as Maria Sofia in the hit HBO series, Curb Your Enthusiasm?
Did she always dream of being an actress?
Interestingly, while Keyla enjoyed acting as a kid, it wasn’t initially something she saw as a full-blown career.
It wasn’t until her junior high years that the idea really clicked for her.
What has she been up to since her Curb Your Enthusiasm debut?
Since that pivotal role, Keyla has been busy! She’s graced the screens in a bunch of comedy films and popular TV series.
Think Abbott Elementary, You’re Cordially Invited, Running Point, and most recently, the Apple TV+ show called The Studio, where she plays a character named Petra.1
Has she had the chance to work with some big names in comedy?
Absolutely! Keyla expresses so much gratitude for the opportunities she’s had, including the chance to collaborate with some true comedy legends.
We’re talking about the likes of Will Ferrell, Reese Witherspoon, Kate Hudson, Seth Rogen, Catherine O’Hara, Kathryn Hahn, and Ike Barinholtz!
What’s it like for her working alongside such established actors?
She admits it can be a bit nerve-wracking, but in the best way possible!
She definitely has those “pinch-me” moments, especially when she gets to work with actors she’s always admired, like Will Ferrell and Seth Rogen.
What was a highlight from her recent work on “The Studio”?
Working with Seth Rogen on The Studio seems to have been a real standout experience for her.
She praised his kindness and the collaborative atmosphere he created on set.
Plus, she was totally blown away by the massive, incredibly detailed set they built for the fake studio within the show.
You can catch The Studio currently streaming on Apple TV+, with new episodes dropping every week until May 21st.
Quick Facts:
- Curb Your Enthusiasm was my first professional position.
- has starred in The Studio and Abbott Elementary.
- collaborated with legendary comedians Seth Rogen and Will Ferrell.
- Apple TV+ is currently streaming The Studio.