
Aris Mejias
Actor · Puerto Rico
Formally trained in theatre and with 18 years of experience in front of the the camera, the award winning actress began her career in local film, theatre and television productions. Notably in feature films such as “Cayo" (2006) by Vicente Juarbe, “Che” (2008) by Steven Soderbergh, and particularly in “The Vessel” (2016) by Julio Quintana with an executive production of Terrence Malick and co-starring with Martin Sheen which showcased her bilingual abilities by shooting simultaneously all scenes in Spanish and English. She recently co-starred along Pedro Capo in “Sol de Medianoche” by Douglas Sánchez (HBO). Is the omnipresent narrating voice of Tribeca Film Festival three times winner "Una Noche” (2012) by Lucy Mulloy, the lead role in Cannes Short Film Corner selection “Endless Cycle” (2015) by Fernando Rodríguez which she garnered the “Best Actress” award at the 2016 International Oporto Film Festival. Likewise she was the lead role in the the Long Format Latin Grammy winner “Loco de amor: La historia” (2015) by Kacho López. She runs and operates her clothing line Skin Onion.
Movies21
Movie6.8DramaHistoryErnesto Guevara, known as 'Che', leads a group of Cuban exiles under Fidel Castro in a revolution to overthrow Fulgencio Batista, the dictator of Cuba.
Che: Part One
2008 · 857 votes
Movie5.7ActionCrimeAn elite DEA agent returns home after a failed mission when his family makes an unexpected discovery in their house – a stash of money worth $3 million. They soon face the danger and threat of a newly released criminal and his crew, who will do whatever it takes to retrieve the money, including kidnap the agent’s daughters. Stakes are high and lives are at risk in this head-to-head battle as the agent stops at nothing to protect his family against the money-hungry criminals.
The Commando
2022 · 176 votes
Movie6.2HorrorThrillerTroubled divorcee Mary Kee is tormented by a series of sinister phone calls from a mysterious woman. When the stranger reveals she's calling from the past, Mary tries to break off contact. But the caller doesn't like being ignored, and looks for revenge in a unique and terrifying way...
The Caller
2011 · 306 votes
Movie3.6DramaRomanceA mysterious, erotic and haunting love story between a writer/professor at Puerto Rico's leading University and an aspiring artist from the immigrant Chinese community.
Movie6.3DramaComedyAna meets Rafa in a chance encounter and they embark on a road trip to try and save him from bankruptcy, or worse.
Ana
2020 · 66 votes
MovieA struggling actor is cast to play a legendary film star and must isolate himself in the actor's mansion to undergo an extreme method-acting process. As he digs into the role, he uncovers clues surrounding a mysterious death-forcing him to question the man he is becoming and how far he's willing to go to expose the truth.
El método
2026
MovieComedyDramaIt’s not the hit… it’s how you rise.
Movie5.3DramaTen years after a tsunami destroyed a small-town elementary school with all the children inside, a young man builds a mysterious structure out of the school's remains, setting the town aflame with passions long forgotten.
The Vessel
2016 · 48 votes
Movie5.7DramaIn Havana, Raul dreams of escaping to Miami. Accused of assault, he appeals to Elio to help him reach the forbidden world 90 miles across the ocean. One night, full of hope, they face the biggest challenge of their lives.
Movie4.2DramaFranchi, a teenager who suffers from a rare hearing condition, is forced to deal with the dysfunctional adults that are supposed to protect her.
Ruído
2006 · 2 votes
- MovieDrama
Lola is a young lesbian, poor/working class woman who has accepted an invitation to meet her father, Edgar, for the first time on the day before her symbolic wedding.
Lola
2014
- Movie1.0Drama
A Puerto Rican saying haunts single women in their 30s: "If such a woman is not married by this time, she must be a slut, a lesbian, or a prude". This is the story of that woman. Gabi Padilla lives a life of pleasure and independence. But after her mother's unexpected death, she is forced to return to her rural hometown—a place where Gabi's sensual flair is not welcome.
Gabi
2011 · 2 votes
- MovieDramaFamily
What is an appropriate reaction to a difficult situation? After her son gets in a fight in school, a mother decides to teach him a life long lesson.
Spic(k)
2014
- MovieHorror
A strange plague has ravaged the island of Puerto Rico, causing its inhabitants to turn into ravenous and destructive ghouls that are hungry for blood...
Barricada
2011
MovieComedyDramaValentina Moreno, a single mother who works as a housekeeper for a wealthy Manhattan family, takes decisive action when something from her past threatens to ruin her personal and professional relationships.
The Alternative
2017
- MovieComedyAdventure
When an eight year old asks his mom "where do babies come from?", he is forced to embark on an adventure to reverse a spell he did himself.
MovieThe Puerto Rican Hero, Luisa Capetillo, arrives dressed in her "Men's" outfit for the first time to her job as a reader in a tobacco factory. The factory boss summons her to his office, demanding that she change clothes and Luisa resists, causing a heated argument between them.
Movie6.3DramaThe film is set in the island of Puerto Rico. Because of its central location in the Caribbean, the island has become one of the main ports of drug entry from South America into the United States. The film follows the lives of three families in different levels of society affected by drug trafficking and crime in the island.
Ladrones y mentirosos
2006 · 7 votes
Movie6.2DramaRomanceIvan, Julia and Kike were born and grew up in Culebra where they shared a close friendship. Ivan ventures in a small boat and stumbles on Cayo, a small island close by. Here he finds peace of mind, and the island has a healing effect on him. When federal authorities try to keep Ivan away from Cayo, they find themselves face to face with a community that will defend Ivan's need to visit the island. Based on a true story of love and friendship that will touch your heart, this wrenching drama was filmed in the beautiful natural scenery of Culebra, Puerto Rico.
Cayo
2005 · 4 votes
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Movie7.0DramaManolo is a private detective who specializes in adultery cases. Commissioned by one of the victims, he takes photos and videos of adulterous couples in fraganti. He often attempts double-schemes, however, by sending the evidence to the other victim, in an attempt to exploit and benefit from both parts.
Sol de medianoche
2017 · 7 votes
Series1
TV8.0DramaThree stories that narrate the normality of life in all three types of urban post-industrialization developments in Puerto Rico, the parcelas, caseríos, and residenciales.
Barrios
2004 · 1 votes