Played "Princess Jasmine" at the Disneyland Theme Park.
Date of Birth 19 November 1984, Spain
Birth Name Ericka Mansky
Nickname The Bulldozer
Height 5' 3" (1.6 m)
Mini Bio (1)
Liana Mendoza, Actress, Dancer, Stunt Woman, Model, Singer and relative to Vicente Fernandez (the King of Ranchera music throughout the Latin world).
Miss Mendoza started performing as a tap dancer at age 3 and eventually moved onto modern jazz, ballet and hip hop and was invited to join a professional dance company which lead her to tour and perform in music videos with musical artists such as Romeo Miller (Lil Romeo), Joe and Jamie Foxx.
Her first record deal came from La Face records via BabyFace at age 14 with the girl group "Amor". Their hit single "Si Te Vas" was written by Ne-yo (Singer/Songwriter) but soon after the girl group split, Liana went solo and found herself working on a whole new sound.
Mendoza, after having trained in martial arts and hand to hand combat Katsugo-te, also began her career in the world of acting as a stunt woman. Most recently honored by Sag-Aftra and Senator Karen Bass for her works on G.I. Joe, Jimmy Kimmel, Crank 2 and Decisions. But more importantly her volunteer work in the community.
Her first "acting break" was given by Master P (Percy Miller) as she starred alongside Katt Williams and Master P not as a stunt woman but this time in the TV Movie "Internet Dating" as Claudia. She went on to Guest Star on such TV Shows as Jimmy Kimmel and Bones. Most recently appearing in "A Haunted House" with the slap heard round the world starring Marlon Wayans as the coke hoarding confederate of Rosa getting slapped upside the head and screaming spanish profanities.
She grew up in a single-parent household in a neighborhood nicknamed "Frog Town" due to the vast quantity of frogs located in the area of northeast Los Angeles with her brother Adam.
Mendoza credits her aunts Yvette Saucedo and Juanita Anguiano with being the biggest influence for her being able to have obtained her dreams, goals and success. "Their support was insurmountable and necessary for my success" she states.
By age 13 she began to study music and voice, was a member of the glee club choir and played saxophone and flute. She was voted class valedictorian and was invited to attend the prestigious Hamilton High School for Performing Arts.
Her studies continued long after high school with Acme and the comedy troupe The Groundlings. Mendoza, who is no stranger to the books also obtained a degree in Psychology. Fascinated by the subject, she went on study hypnotherapy and eventually became a Hypnotherapist as well.
Trained professionally by "Vocal Coach to The Stars" 'Seth Riggs'. Liana went on to perform in musical theatre, including "Hell's Too Hot" with music by 'Janet Jackson producers 'Jimmy Jam and 'Terry Lewis. "working with them was an absolute honor".
A woman and stranger to the songstress, by the name of Ru Diaz, saw Liana perform and invested in Liana so she would be able to continue to refine her studies in the arts.
Having gotten her start on the hit Latin TV show Estudio 2 (2005) as "Chica", she eventually went on to appear in such shows as Scandal (2012), Bones (2005) and Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003), which was nominated at the 2012 Imagen Awards.
Believing in the philosophy that that we all pass the elevator back down--in the words of Jack Lemmon--she involves herself in youth programs and charity organizations including Operation Smile, Sober College, Help as One, Every Monday Matters and Students Run LA, in which five at-risk youth ran the Los Angeles Marathon with her.
- IMDb Mini Biography By: PLATINUM STAR PR
Trivia (20)
"Roxxy" is her music alter-ego. Sleepy Brown of Organized Noise Outkast and Dungeoun Family came up with this nickname while working with her on her album.
She has 2 degrees of separation from Kevin Bacon.
She studied Psychology in college and is a Board Certified Hypnotherapist.
Has an Associates Degree in Psychology and thought about becoming a MFT.
Worked with Outkast and The Dungeon Family on her debut album.
Cee Lo nicknamed her "the new Andre 3000".
Worked opposite actor Tony Cox on her first feature film "Little Mailman", which has yet to be released.
She worked with Marlon Wayans on "G.I. Joe" in 2009, became fast friends with Marlon and then worked together again in "A Haunted House" in 2013.
Grew up in the same neighborhood as Comedian Felipe Esparza and they have the same friends.
Emilio Rivera (Sons of Anarchy) is considered an uncle to Liana and her family.
Frankie J (Latin singer/songwriter) once talked Liana out of a deep depression and convinced her to stick with music.
Richard Dreyfuss and Liana Mendoza have one thing in common other than acting: Hypnotherapy.
Has been a double for Nicole Scherzinger from Pussy Cat Dolls as well as Salma Hayek.
Master P is one of her mentors and Liana is considered part of the No Limit family.
Has worked with the following actors: Richard Dreyfuss, Tony Cox, Marlon Wayans, Andrew Howard, Master P, Katt Williams, Corey Haim, Paul Rodriguez, Nick Cannon, Jason Statham.
Has visited Mariah Carey's home and enjoyed the candy room.
Often does comedy skits for Jimmy Kimmel Live.
Her Kim Kardashian impression went viral.
Liana Mendoza was a former gang member.
Was named sexiest Spaniard along with Penelope Cruz and Enrique Iglesias by Latina Magazine.
Personal Quotes (2)
I'll sleep when I'm dead.
Change your mind and you'll change your day, change enough days and your life will change.
Actress (56 credits)
2016 Serial Dater (post-production)
Roxanna Maldonado
2015 Only You & Me (post-production)
Rosa
2015 Jack County Demons (post-production)
Juana Cortez
Dead AfterLife (pre-production)
Rio
Untitled Mendoza Comedy Show (TV Movie) (filming)
Various
2014 Scandal (TV Series)
Secret Service Agent
- The State of the Union (2014) ... Secret Service Agent
2014 Tainted Rose
Jade / Dancer
2014 School Dance
Anastacia's Friend
2014 Behaving Badly
Kristen's Friend
2014 Squatters (Video)
Little Mermaid Dancer
2014 Two Guys & a Gal (Short)
Consuala
2014 Cruisin'
Carmen
2014 Blood Lines
Nurse
2014 Kill Kapone
Bonita
2010-2013 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV Series)
Kim Kardashian / Telenovela Star / Tenacious D Groupie / ...
- Episode #11.84 (2013) ... Telenovela Star
- Episode #10.261 (2012) ... Tenacious D Groupie
- Episode #10.166 (2012) ... Carrie Underwood Friend
- Episode #10.146 (2012) ... Jersey Gore Girl
- Episode #10.122 (2012) ... Press Photographer
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2013 Reality Terror Night
Matilda
2013 Holla II
Lela
2013 A Haunted House
Carmita (uncredited)
2012 Emmanuelle Through Time: Rod Steele 0014 & Naked Agent 0069
Female Soldier
2012 Emmanuelle Through Time: Emmanuelle's Skin City (TV Movie)
Springs
2012 Bowel Movement: I Gotta S#@! (Video short)
2012 Little Sweetness (Short)
2012 Twitter Song (Video short)
2011 Lone Star Trixie (Short)
Cynthia - Dingy Actress
2011 From the Head
Brandi
2011 Decisions
Victoria
2011 Shark Tank (TV Series)
Body jac fitness girl
- Episode #2.5 (2011) ... Body jac fitness girl
2011 In the Flow with Affion Crockett (TV Series)
Model
- No Rush! (2011) ... Model
- Glee Auditions (2011) ... Model
- Pass the Torch (2011) ... Model
2010 I'm Not Like That No More
Roxxy
2010 Bones (TV Series)
Marie Galasso
- The Maggots in the Meathead (2010) ... Marie Galasso
2010 Undercovers (TV Series)
Mexican prostitute
- Instructions (2010) ... Mexican prostitute
2010 The Not So Incredible Life of Dave (TV Series)
Mary
- Orgasm Girl (2010) ... Mary
2009-2010 Sex Chronicles (TV Series)
Trinity
- Blind Date (2010) ... Trinity
- End Game (2010) ... Trinity
- Brazen (2010) ... Trinity
- The Workout (2010) ... Trinity
- Trading Spaces (2010) ... Trinity
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2009 Jimmy's Cafe (Short)
Justina
2009 Busted
Teresa
2009 G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
Lt. Girlfriend
2009 Barrio Boys (Video short)
Herbie (voice)
2009 Played by Fame (TV Series)
Jessica
- Bobby Valentino (2009) ... Jessica
- We Be Thuggin' (2009) ... Jessica
- The Jealous Boyfriend (2009) ... Jessica
- Eva's Not So Model Behavior (2009) ... Jessica
- Sexy, Sensual and Stalker (2009) ... Jessica
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2009 Porn Shoot Massacre (Video)
Tina
2009 The Mail Man
Sister Rosalita
2008 The More Things Change... (TV Movie)
Robot Dancer
2008 Internet Dating (Video)
Claudia
2008 ER (TV Series)
Nurse #1
- The High Holiday (2008) ... Nurse #1 (uncredited)
- Let It Snow (2008) ... Nurse #1 (uncredited)
2008 Need for Speed: Undercover (Video Game)
Hectors gang member
2008 It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (TV Series)
Model
- America's Next Top Paddy's Billboard Model Contest (2008) ... Model (uncredited)
2008 Ingles Ya! (TV Series)
Sirena Singing
- Applying for Credit (2008) ... Sirena Singing
- Checks and Credit Cards (2008) ... Sirena Singing
- Opening a Bank Account (2008) ... Sirena Singing
- Telephone Messages (2008) ... Sirena Singing
- Money (2008) ... Sirena Singing
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2008 The Love Guru
Dancer
2008 Descontrol (TV Series)
Dancer (Winner of Dance Contest)
- Episode dated 14 June 2008 (2008) ... Dancer (Winner of Dance Contest)
2008 Secretos (TV Series)
Alicia Alarcón
- Oveja negra (2008) ... Alicia Alarcón
2008 Azte pa ca (TV Series)
Dancer Co-Host (2008)
2008 El show (TV Series)
Jessica (2008)
2007 Beautiful Day (Short)
Jade
2007 ¡A que no puedes! (TV Series)
Co-Host / Dancer (2008)
2006 It's a Wonderful iLife (Short)
Marianne
2005 Estudio 2 (TV Series)
Chica
- Los Incomparables de Tijuana & Armando Sanchez (2005) ... Chica
- Los originales de San Juan (2005) ... Chica
- Graciela Beltran & Ricardo Cerda (2005) ... Chica
- Pedro y Manuel & Los Cuatro de Arranque (2005) ... Chica
- Yolanda Perez & Conjunto Atardecer (2005) ... Chica
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1998 Ingles sin barreras
Siren
Stunts (7 credits)
Writer (4 credits)
Soundtrack (2 credits)
Producer (2 credits)
Director (1 credit)
Music department (1 credit)
Self (10 credits)
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