Emily Tosta

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Emily Tosta
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Tosta in 2023
Born
Emilia Gabriela Attias Tosta

(1998-03-26) March 26, 1998 (age 25)
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
OccupationActress
Known for Mayans M.C.

Emilia Gabriela Attias Tosta (born March 26, 1998), known professionally as Emily Tosta, is a Dominican actress, producer, dancer and singer. She is known for playing Leticia in the television series Mayans M.C. .

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Biography

Tosta was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. [1] Her mother, Emilia Tosta, is Venezuelan and her father is Dominican. [2] She moved to Miami when she was 12 to pursue a career in acting. [3] In 2014, her family moved to Los Angeles.

Career

She has a recurring role as Leticia Cruz in Mayans M.C. . Her breakout role was as Lucia Acosta in the Freeform television series Party of Five (2020) .

She starred in the 2021 film Willy's Wonderland with Nicolas Cage, Tito: Peace of Heaven. [4] , and the 2023 film How the Gringo Stole Christmas with George Lopez.

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2013 Dama y obrero Gina1 episode
2018 The Resident Joplin Bird1 episode
2018–2023 Mayans M.C. Leticia Cruz
2020 Party of Five Lucia AcostaMain role
2023 Holiday Twist Brooke

Film

YearFilmRoleNotes
2020Selfie DadAli
2021 Willy's Wonderland Liv Hawthorne
2023How the Gringo Stole ChristmasClaudia
TBATito: Peace of HeavenAmy TinocoPre-production

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References

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