Andrea Sweeney - Biography

Born July 21, 1994 in Monterrey (Nuevo Leon, Mexico), Andrea is an award winning film and stage actress based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Acting veteran since age six, she began her artistic career in Musical Theatre, training in voice, movement and dance. When she was 11 years old, she moved to Los Angeles with her family, where she began to get involved in screen work. She was seen in a stage production at the Colony Theatre in Burbank by her manager, April Mills, and once represented began to book work in film, television, and commercials. Andrea was also active in her school's Vocal Conservatory, winning the Music Award when graduating from Mayfield High School. Her theatre and film training continued every summer, including activities like gymnastics, karate, improvisation and stunts.

She studied at Emerson College, getting a BFA in Musical Theatre, while maintaining an active professional life in the Boston and New York areas. Participating in the 2014 48Hour film festivals, she won the "Best Actor" award in New Hampshire for the film 'Empty Room', as well as "Best Supporting Actress" award in NYC for the film 'Plutoed.' She is nominated for a "Best Actress" award at the Santa Monica Film Festival happening March 5th.

Special skills include: Fluent in Spanish (native), playing guitar, Singing (Mezzo-Soprano), Kickboxing, Radio Hosting (4 years on Broadway music segment Standing Room Only on 88.9FM), Horseback riding, Skiing, Stunts (tumbling, fight choreography, landing), Dance.