ALLEGRA ACOSTA [MARVEL’S RUNAWAYS]

Allegra as a daughter is just everywhere and everything all at the same time. Growing up my parents taught me that no one was ever going to hand me anything, so I had to work harder than everyone else did and I am very thankful for that. I am a generally a curious person, so I constantly ask questions. I am very empathetic so I really enjoy just being in the moment with my friends and family. Also, I can never say no to the movies, pizza and ice cream, where I contemplate whether a pint is too much to eat in a day. Allegra as a sister is very supportive, protective, and I’ll definitely fight for my sister. Basically, I’m just her number one fan and sometimes I think she finds it annoying, but it’s because I’m proud of her.

When and how did acting start for you?

It all started about when I was four years old and my parents introduced me to the movie Annie and the show Sesame Street. That television show and movie completely changed my perspective in life and it ignited my soul I guess, to become a performer. I was so adamant to become an actress and a singer that I would practice in my living room and put on my performances to my family, just to see their reactions. Then when I was about nine years old, I was part of a showcase and that’s when I met my manager. She told me that she was interested in both my sister and I and she said that when we are ready to move out to LA to give her a call. My parents really sacrificed everything and made a life changing decision to move out here and we have been here ever since: going to auditions and all that fun stuff.