Sasha Calle

Sasha Calle (Spanish: [ˈsaʃa ˈkaʝe];[2] born August 7, 1995)[1][3][4] is an American actress. She is known for her role as Lola Rosales on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless, which earned her a Daytime Emmy Award nomination. She will portray Supergirl in the DC Extended Universe in The Flash, which will also serve as her feature film debut.

Sasha Calle
Born (1995-08-07) August 7, 1995[1]
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
EducationAmerican Musical and Dramatic Academy (BFA)
OccupationActress
Years active2017–present

Early life and education

Sasha Calle was born in Boston, Massachusetts.[5] She is of Colombian descent.[6] She has a younger brother.[7] She and her mother moved to Colombia when she was ten and moved back to the U.S. after two years.[7] Calle is a graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, where she obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.[8]

Career

In September 2018, Calle joined the cast of the soap opera The Young and the Restless as chef Lola Rosales.[3] She received a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Younger Performer in a Drama Series in 2020 for her performance.[9] In February 2021, Calle was cast in her first film role to portray Supergirl in the DC Extended Universe, beginning with the film The Flash, which is set for a June 2023 release.[10][11] She will be the first Latina actress to play the role.[12]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2023 The Flash Kara Zor-El / Supergirl Post-production [10]
TBA On Swift Horses Sandra Filming [13]

Television
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2017 Socially Awkward Virginia Miniseries [8]
2018–2021 The Young and the Restless Lola Rosales Main role: September 14, 2018 – June 15, 2021 [3]

Accolades
Year Nominated work Award Category Result Ref.
2020 The Young and the Restless Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Younger Performer in a Drama Series Nominated [9]

References
  1. González, Paloma (February 13, 2023). "The Flash: Supergirl, sus poderes, historia y quién la interpreta en la película". GQ México (in Spanish). Retrieved February 15, 2023.
  2. "AMDA Alumni Profile – Sasha Calle". American Musical and Dramatic Academy. August 27, 2019. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
  3. "Sasha Calle". CBS. Archived from the original on June 12, 2021. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
  4. Mogollón González, Theoscar (March 13, 2021). "Sasha Calle, a Supergirl with Colombian roots". LatinAmerican Post. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
  5. D'Alessandrio, Anthony (February 19, 2021). "DC's New 'Supergirl' Is Actress Sasha Calle; Will Debut In 'The Flash' Movie". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  6. Eugenios, Jillian (February 21, 2021). "Sasha Calle cast as DC Universe's first-ever Latina Supergirl: 'Dreams do come true'". Today. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
  7. "ICYMI: Sasha Calle Interview". Soap Opera Digest. December 11, 2018. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
  8. Vacco-Bolaños, Jessica (June 3, 2021). "Who Is Sasha Calle, the Colombian Actress Cast as the New Supergirl". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved June 4, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. Lewis, Hilary (June 26, 2020). "Daytime Emmys: 'The Young and the Restless' Wins Best Drama Series". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  10. Rubin, Rebecca (February 19, 2021). "Sasha Calle to Debut as Supergirl in 'The Flash' for Warner Bros. and DC". Variety. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  11. Moreau, Jordan (March 9, 2022). "'Aquaman 2,' 'Flash,' 'Black Adam' Release Dates Delayed". Variety. Archived from the original on March 9, 2022. Retrieved April 24, 2022.
  12. Romano, Nick (February 19, 2021). "The Flash movie casts first Latina Supergirl with Young and the Restless actress". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  13. "Daisy Edgar-Jones, Jacob Elordi and Diego Calva to Star in Historical Drama 'On Swift Horses'". The Wrap. February 28, 2023. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
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