A dedicated performer, visual artist, & creative producer, Marisa can currently be seen worldwide as “Huilen” – a pivotal character in the highly anticipated finale of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2.

She is proud to be an enrolled member of the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas, and a graduate of both the esteemed Brown University and the National Theater Institute. She has worked professionally in film & television portraying memorable characters on hit shows like Criminal Minds, Castle, Private Practice and Sons of Anarchy. 

Marisa’s dedication to creating opportunities for artistic expression in Film, Television, and New Media inspired her to establish Monarch Media Productions, an organization committed to generating innovative content which challenges stereotypes and promotes diversity. 

Monarch Media Productions’ first major project, Sweet Mary & Jane, allowed Marisa the collaborative experience of co-producing, co-creating and co-starring in this award-winning comedic film.