Alexa PenaVega (née Vega) is an American actress, singer, and producer best known for her breakout role as Carmen Cortez in the Spy Kids franchise (2001–2011). Ellesse Vega was born on August 27, 1988, in Miami (Ocala), Florida. As of 2026, she is 38 years old. Her zodiac sign is Virgo. The daughter of Gina Rue (former model) and Baruch Vega (photographer), Alexa has six siblings, including actress Makenzie Vega. The family moved to California when she was four.
Alexa debuted in the 1990s with guest roles on shows like ER and Chicago Hope. Her breakthrough came with Spy Kids (2001), reprising Carmen Cortez in three sequels. She starred in films like Sleepover (2004), Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008), and Hallmark staples such as Ms. Matched (2016) and Picture Perfect Mysteries series. She competed on Dancing with the Stars (2015) and voiced Carlota Casagrande in The Loud House and The Casagrandes., Alexa focuses on family films, with recent projects like Get Him Back for Christmas (2024) and Mr. Manhattan (2024). She teases potential Spy Kids reunion content.
Personal Life
Alexa married producer Sean Covel (2010–2012). She married actor/singer Carlos PenaVega in 2014; they combined surnames to PenaVega.
They have three living children: sons Ocean (b. 2016) and Kingston (b. 2019), daughter Rio (b. 2021). Their fourth child, daughter Indy Rex, was stillborn in 2024.
The devout Christian family shares faith journeys publicly and runs a YouTube channel (La Vida PenaVega). They moved to Nashville in 2025 for a grounded lifestyle.
Physical Appearance
Height
5 ft 1 in (155 cm)
Weight
~110 lbs (50 kg)
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Body Type
Slim
Kendra James Net Worth 2026
Alexa PenaVega’s estimated net worth is $6–8 million USD (combined with husband Carlos). Sources include acting residuals (Spy Kids, Hallmark films), music, and endorsements.
