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Films

DRACULA
Supporting
Tomcat Films / Dir. Chris Schwab
BLOOD APOCALYPSE
Lead
Tomcat Films / Dir. Chris Schwab
NIGHTMARE IN ARGUS
Lead
Cine Matrix Production / Dir. Dennis Devine
LOVE KILLS
Supporting
Art of Duke Studios / Dir. Ken Duke
GUARDIAN ANGEL
Lead
JoRo Productions / Dir. Brian Yuran & Joey Rogoff
A GOOD DOCTOR
Lead
Art of Duke Studios / Dir. Ken Duke
AXEGRINDER 5
Supporting
Sterling Entertainment / Dir. Dennis Devine
AXEGRINDER 4
Lead
Sterling Entertainment / Dir. Dennis Devine
MARCO
Supporting
lndependent / Dir. Tino Ciatti Jr.
CYCLONE
Lead
IPV Talent / Dir. lsabela Penagos
THE HONEY TRAP
Lead
Art of Duke Studios / Dir. Ken Duke
TRUTH
Lead
Stark Production / Dir. Jlee Mackenzie
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New Media

WHAT IT’S LIKE TO HAVE A COLOMBIAN GIRLFRIEND
Lead - Over 1 SM Views
Smile Squad Production / Dir. Markian Benhamou
LA PLAYA Y EL MAR
Lead - Music Vid
Continental Records / Dir. Carlos Asse

Voice Over

ANIMAL COURT
Lead
Dir. Jlee Mackenzie

Theatre

1 WEEK IN PORTLAND
Hazel (Lead)
Santa Monica Playhouse / Dir. Sam Abraham
FUENTE OVEJUNA
Pascuala (Lead)
McClintock Theater / Dir. Rena Heinrich
BLACK SKY
KHawk (Lead)
Los Angeles Bing Theater / Dir. Rena Heinrich
TUNNELS
Ester (Lead)
Scene Dock Theater / Dir. Nathan Singh

Training & Education

University of Southern Califomia (Masters & BFA) - School of Dramatic Arts
- BFA Acting for Screen, Stage, and New Media
- Instructors: Kate Burton, Aleen Keshishian, Rodney To, Paul Urcioli, Debra De Liso, John DeMita, Emily Alpren, Dan Shaner
The Barrow Group - New York City
Lauren Patrice Nadler Acting Studio
New York Film Academy at Harvard University
Millennium Dance Complex: Salsa, HipHop, Jazz, Contemporary
Training: Theatre, Dance, Voice, Directing, Movement, Shakespeare

About

Isabela Penagos is a Colombian-American actress, writer and producer whose artistry is shaped by a life lived across cultures and continents. Raised between San Francisco, France, and Hong Kong, she brings a multilingual voice and a deeply nuanced sensitivity to every role, drawing from a rich blend of artistic traditions and lived experiences.
Formally trained at the School of Dramatic Arts at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, she developed a strong foundation in performance through theatre, film, and movement. Her work is defined by emotional precision, quiet intensity, and a global perspective, allowing her to inhabit characters with authenticity and depth. Whether on screen or on stage, Penagos approaches storytelling as a space of connection — where culture, language, and human complexity meet.
Special skills:

Trilingual (fluent in English, Spanish, and French), with accents upon request. Skilled in stage combat, guitar, horseback riding, and animal handling. Athletic abilities include soccer, wakeboarding, snowboarding, skateboarding, tennis, and golf. Experienced in cattle raising.
Local hire in Los Angeles & New York City.