biography

Maria is a seasoned performer and filmmaker whose journey in the world of entertainment began at the age of five. Balancing a mix of theatre and film, she directed her first short film during the pandemic. This experience ignited her passion for directing, leading her to co-create and co-direct her debut series ‘The Way Back,’ alongside collaborator Dylan Odom at the age of 16. Building upon this success, Maria ventured into co-directing, ‘I Wish I Never Existed,’ telling the story of a girl battling her emotions whilst working through grief. Currently, Maria is actively pursuing her dream of becoming an actor-director, and is actively pursuing collaborations with directors in Los Angeles.