Ana Ayora


Ana Ayora is an American actress best known for her role as Nuria Soto in the 2013 film The Big Wedding and as Deputy Nina Cruz in the Cinemax original series Banshee. She also appeared in the 2019 film Captain Marvel.

Biography

Ayora learned ballet at a young age, but by 20, she had to give it up due to a ligament injury. By that time, she turned her attention to acting. Regarding her transition, Ayora said, "The next thing I knew, I was booking commercials. That's I realized I liked being in front of the camera acting rather than other modeling."
Despite having been a fan of films like Annie at a young age, Ayora never saw herself initially as an actress. "I must say that while growing up I was not a big fan of cinema or television... I was very social, and I spent more time outside the house than lying in an armchair in front of a screen. But now I'm here, in this job; you see how fate ends up marking your path in one way or another." Her career took off when she landed small roles in projects such as Marley & Me and Castle.
She would continue to work day and night jobs at American Apparel and a club called Touch, the former of which she would leave during lunchtime to audition for roles. Ayora eventually landed the role of Nuria Soto in the 2013 film The Big Wedding, which became her breakout role. Ayora lacked a traditional Latina accent and had to perform with one for the film. She joined the cast of Captain Marvel, which is part of the successful Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2009Lincoln HeightsAna2 episodes
2009CastleYoung WomanEpisode: "One Man's Treasure"
2010Savage CountyIzzyTV movie
2013Meddling MomYolanda VegaTV movie
2013, 2016BansheeNina CruzGuest role ; recurring role
2014Chop ShopSofiaMain cast
2017Major CrimesSofia Luna2 episodes
2018MacGyverKamilaEpisode: "Wind + Water"
2019, 2021–2022In [the Dark (American TV series)|In the Dark]Detective Sarah BarnesRecurring role
2020The Christmas HouseAndiTV movie
2021 The Christmas House 2: Deck Those HallsAndiTV movie
2023Truth Be ToldAlicia4 episodes
2025BootsCapt. Denise FajardoMain role