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Asta Paredes

Asta Paredes

Acting

Biography

ASTA PAREDES is an award-winning actress and filmmaker celebrated for her fearless approach to genre storytelling. She first captivated audiences as the bold and unapologetic ‘Chrissy’ in Troma Entertainment’s cult-classics RETURN TO NUKE 'EM HIGH VOLUME 1 and RETURN TO RETURN TO NUKE 'EM HIGH AKA VOLUME 2, establishing herself as a formidable presence in subversive cinema. Her recent appearance in BLACKOUT, a visceral entry in Larry Fessenden's "Monsterverse" from Glass Eye Pix, further cemented her reputation for embracing the darker, edgier side of film. Asta honed her craft at the University of Minnesota / Guthrie BFA Actor Training Program, refining her skills further at the Globe Theatre, the London International School for Performing Arts, and Upright Citizens Brigade. On stage, she’s taken on roles including the legendary 'Joan Baez' in the folk musical BOB MEETS BOB and the enigmatic 'Ursa Minor' in the dark comedy TINY DISASTERS. On screen, her other credits include THE CREEPER’S CURSE, EROS POINT, THE SHADOW SCARF, and SOCIOPATHIA. As a creator, she co-founded ABANDONED HOUSE PRODUCTIONS alongside her husband and frequent collaborator Clay von Carlowitz, and hosts the podcast series CHATTING WITH ASTA. ​ Additionally, Asta is a passionate advocate for representation in the entertainment industry. As a key member of LATINAS ACTING UP, a movement co-founded by Diana Maria Riva and Lisa Vidal, she actively champions the amplification of Latina voices in Hollywood, helping to lead the charge for greater inclusivity and authentic storytelling. Combining her passion for genre films with a deep commitment to advocacy, Asta Paredes is a dynamic and influential force who works to boost stories that deserve to be told. She splits time between New York City and Los Angeles with her husband and their pet bunnies.

Known For

Orange Is the New Black
7.6

A crime she committed in her youthful past sends Piper Chapman to a women's prison, where she trades her comfortable New York life for one of unexpected camaraderie and conflict in an eccentric group of fellow inmates.

Orange Is the New Black

2013
Shades of Blue
7.2

Sexy New York detective and single mother Harlee Santos fell in with a tight-knit group of dirty cops, taking bribes and protection money that she uses to provide the best life for her honest, talented daughter. But when she's trapped by the FBI and forced to inform on her own "brothers," she'll have to walk the fine line between love, loyalty, honor and betrayal, and try to keep it together for her daughter's future.

Shades of Blue

2016
Blackout
5.5

Small town artist Charley is a tortured man whose drinking binges blur with his sneaking suspicion that he might be a werewolf. He distances himself from those he loves and sinks deeper into solitude, as his flashes of memory of his grisly nighttime acts manifest themselves through his artwork.

Blackout

2023
Return to Nuke 'Em High Volume 1
6.1

Return to the Class of Nuke 'Em High follows a young couple that are up against the school glee club. Unfortunately, the glee club has mutated into a gang called The Cretins. When the other students begin to undergo mutations, our couple must solve the mystery and save Tromaville High School

Return to Nuke 'Em High Volume 1

2013
Return to... Return to Nuke 'Em High aka Vol. 2
6.5

Following the events of Volume 1, the mutated glee club continue their violent rampage in Tromaville. Chrissy and Lauren, two innocent lesbian lovers, must fight not only the Cretins, mutants, and monsters but also the evil Tromorganic Foodstuffs Conglomerate. Can they, and Kevin the Wonder Duck, save Tromaville High School and the world?

Return to... Return to Nuke 'Em High aka Vol. 2

2017
Sociopathia
3.8

Introverted and peculiar, Mara spends her days fabricating props for movies. But her reclusive persona conceals an internal wrath. Terrified of being alone, Mara refuses to let her lovers leave, sadistically murdering them and keeping their corpses as living dolls. When she's hired by Kat, a fledgling producer, the two instantly hit it off. As their relationship grows more intense, Mara begins to lose her already fragile grip on reality. When her dolls begin demanding all of her attention, and Kat threatens to break her heart, Mara spirals into psychosis, leaving her no choice but to kill again.

Sociopathia

2015
Fantasm
7.0

At 15 years old, Kyle Kuchta went to his first horror convention. Years later, he visits multiple cons to understand why these gatherings are so important to horror fans, vendors and celebrity guests.

Fantasm

2013
Occupy Cannes!
N/A

Iconic director Lloyd Kaufman, creator of “The Toxic Avenger,” and the Troma Team wage a punk-spirited battle championing independent art at Cannes.

Occupy Cannes!

2025
Trauma, or Monsters All
N/A

An aspiring author gets more than she bargained for when she writes an article for the local paper about her small town’s dark history, prompting unwanted speculation on what monsters may lie within.

Trauma, or Monsters All

2026
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6.0

Lloyd Kaufman's tromatic adaptation of a Dickens Holiday Classic, filmed in the state-of-the-art Youtube Space NY!

A Halloween Carol

2014
2 Girls, 1 Duck
7.2

A full length documentary on the making of Return to Nuke 'em High volumes one and two.

2 Girls, 1 Duck

2019
The Shadow Scarf
N/A

The Shadow Scarf begins on a cold and foggy night. An unsuspecting bartender, named Jeffrey, will find himself on a blind date with fate. During the night, Jeffrey will soon learn her name is Aurora. She brings a storm with her that no forecast could have predicted.

The Shadow Scarf

2018
The Janice Conversations
N/A

A day in the life of two "better as friends" exes as they get together to hangout, fight over their shared past, and maybe truly see each other for the first time.

The Janice Conversations

2024
The Runaround Club
N/A

A pair of thieves get more than they bargain for when they trespass on a battered suburban family and their controlling father. As situations escalate, morality comes into question for all involved.

The Runaround Club

2016
They Never Left
N/A

After Darwin gets dumped for drunkenness, he must learn how to co-exist in his convenient new NYC digs with its existing tenant -- his dead roommate.

They Never Left

2017
Eros Point
N/A

A couple returns to their remote getaway to grapple with the end of their relationship.

Eros Point

2018
The Slightest Touch
N/A

A frenetic psychodrama about a day in the life of a woman battling with PTSD.

The Slightest Touch

2017
Mummy Cop That '70s Special
N/A

Mummy Cop is BACK! Back in the 70s, that is! Yes, take a trip back in time with us! Back to the decade that gave us Serpico, the French Connection, Dirty Harry, and MUMMY COP! Join our hard-boiled, dry-bandaged hero as he partners with a rule-breaking loose cannon to tackle the villainous coke-dealing Phantom of the Pop Charts!

Mummy Cop That '70s Special

2015
The Creeper's Curse
N/A

Handsy and ill-mannered chef, Roger, arrives at work on New Year's day bearing a massive hangover. Coworkers Gwen and Marc realize that their colleague has been placed under a peculiar curse and begin working together together to break this most unusual spell. Together, the trio hysterically wrestle with what appears to be a demonic force inside of Roger, and comically keep it under wraps from their agitated boss. Our riddle is solved in a transforming way as Roger escapes near death, developing a new respect and appreciation for women. The Creeper's Curse puts a comedic and fantastical twist on what could happen to a sleazy and ignorant male.

The Creeper's Curse

2019
La Lutte de l'artiste
N/A

An incompetent, but ambitious sketch artist (Alan Stentiford) strives to improve his craft and win over the woman of his dreams (Asta Paredes).

La Lutte de l'artiste

2014