# Yvette Monreal

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American actress

Yvette Monreal Occupation Actress Years active 2013–present

**Yvette Monreal** is an American actress. Her television appearances have included roles in *[Matador](/source/Matador_(U.S._TV_series))* (2014), [*Faking It*](/source/Faking_It_(2014_TV_series)) (2014), and as [Yolanda Montez / Wildcat](/source/Wildcat_(Yolanda_Montez)) in *[Stargirl](/source/Stargirl_(TV_series))* (2020).[1][2] She also appears in the action film *[Rambo: Last Blood](/source/Rambo%3A_Last_Blood)* as [John Rambo](/source/John_Rambo)'s caretaker's granddaughter.[3]

## Early life

Monreal grew up in [Lawndale, California](/source/Lawndale%2C_California). She became interested in acting after taking drama classes in high school. She feels that her mother inspired her to make this decision.[4] Monreal is of half [Chilean](/source/Chilean_Americans) and half [Mexican](/source/Mexican_Americans) descent. As a child, she had enjoyed [Halle Berry](/source/Halle_Berry) playing *[Catwoman](/source/Catwoman_(film))* and wanted to be like her.[5] She has said her upbringing was "very Catholic".[6]

## Filmography

### Film

Year Title Role Notes 2014 Casey Casey Short 2016 Lowriders[7] Claudia 2018 Once Upon a Superhero Frankie Monsoon Caitlyn 2019 Rambo: Last Blood[7] Gabriela Beltran

### Television

Year Title Role Notes 2013 Harpies Temperance 2 ep. Chutes & Ladders Olivia 9 episodes 2014 Awkward Girl 1 episode 2014–15 Faking It Reagan 10 episodes 2014 Matador[7] Senna Galan 8 episodes 2015-2017 The Fosters Adriana 4 episodes 2018 NCIS Maya Guzman 1 ep. 2020 Legends of Tomorrow Yolanda Montez / Wildcat Cameo, "Crisis on Infinite Earths, Part 5" 2020–2022 Stargirl Main cast[7]

## Accolades

Year Award Category Work Result Ref. 2019 National Film & TV Awards Best Supporting Actress Rambo: Last Blood Won [8][9]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Boris Kodjoe Joins ABC's 'The Club'; Yvette Monreal In El Rey's 'Matador'"](https://deadline.com/2014/03/boris-kodjoe-joins-abcs-the-club-yvette-monreal-in-el-reys-matador-705639/). *Deadline*. March 27, 2014. Retrieved November 17, 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Goldberg, Lesley (September 2, 2014). ["MTV's 'Faking It' Adds Duo for Season 2 (Exclusive)"](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/mtvs-faking-adds-duo-season-728656). *Hollywood Reporter*. Retrieved November 17, 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Rambo 5 Release Date, Trailer and Everything to Know"](https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/rambo-5-release-date-trailer/). August 29, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Yvette Monreal Break Out Star on CW's Stargirl"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=KGxzHW8BKDw). *American Latino*. September 30, 2021. Retrieved November 3, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Yvette Monreal Talks About Creating Her Own Wildcat For DC's Stargirl"](https://remezcla.com/film/yvette-monreal-wildcat-dcs-stargirl-interview/?amp). *Remezcla*. August 24, 2021. Retrieved November 3, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Yvette Monreal - The Power Of Positivity"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bImvICAE-CM). *CW Network*. October 8, 2021. Retrieved November 3, 2021.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-stargirl_7-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-stargirl_7-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-stargirl_7-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-stargirl_7-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-stargirl_7-4) Denise Petski (November 29, 2018). ["'Stargirl': Yvette Monreal & Christopher James Baker Set As Regulars In DC Universe Series"](https://deadline.com/2018/11/stargirl-yvette-monreal-christopher-james-baker-set-as-regulars-in-dc-universe-series-1202510976/). Retrieved November 11, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Jennifer Lopez, Sharon Stone, Toy Story 4, Quentin Tarantino and Once Upon A Time in Hollywood win big at the 2nd annual National Film & TV Awards 2019"](https://web.archive.org/web/20191204204301/https://www.nationalfilmandtvawards.com/2019/12/jennifer-lopez-sharon-stone-toy-story-4-quentin-tarantino-and-once-upon-a-time-in-hollywood-win-big-at-the-2nd-annual-national-film-tv-awards-2019/). National Film & TV Awards. December 4, 2019. Archived from [the original](https://www.nationalfilmandtvawards.com/2019/12/jennifer-lopez-sharon-stone-toy-story-4-quentin-tarantino-and-once-upon-a-time-in-hollywood-win-big-at-the-2nd-annual-national-film-tv-awards-2019/) on December 4, 2019. Retrieved April 25, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** A., Sam (December 4, 2019). ["Beyonce Wins Big At 2019 National Film & TV Awards \[Full Winners List\]"](https://thatgrapejuice.net/entertainment/2019/12/beyonce-wins-big-2019-national-film-awards-full-winners-list/). That Grape Juice. Retrieved April 25, 2020.

## External links

- [Yvette Monreal](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6060991/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

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