How old is Rosa Salazar?

Rosa Salazar is 40 years old (born July 16, 1985).

Is Rosa Salazar still alive?

Yes, Rosa Salazar is still alive as of 2026, aged 40.

Where is Rosa Salazar from?

Rosa Salazar is from Washington, D.C., USA, United States.

What generation is Rosa Salazar?

Rosa Salazar is a Millennial, born in 1985.

Rosa Salazar

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Rosa Salazar (/ˈsæləzɑːr/; born July 16, 1985) is an American actress. She had roles in the NBC series Parenthood (2011–2012) and the FXanthology series American Horror Story: Murder House (2011). She made her breakthrough as the title character of the film Alita: Battle Angel (2019) and is known for starring in the series Brand New Cherry Flavour (2021), which she also co-produced. Salazar appeared in The Divergent Series: Insurgent (2015), Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015), and Maze Runne

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Born

Years in career22 years active

July 16th, 1985

Birthplace

Washington, D.C., USA

Known for

🎭 Actor

Nationality

United States

Generation

Millennial

Career

22 years

Region

North America

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How Rosa Salazar compares to other Actors

🎂Rosa Salazar is 13 years younger than the average Actor

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Facts about Rosa Salazar

Did you know?

Did you know that Rosa Salazar, despite her breakthrough in the CGI-heavy 'Alita: Battle Angel,' also wrote and directed her own short film, 'Good Crazy'?

5 Lesser-known facts

Before acting, Rosa Salazar was a video game arcade attendant and pizza delivery driver in New York City.
She wrote and directed the 2017 short film 'Good Crazy,' which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.
Salazar voiced the lead character Alma Winograd-Diaz in the critically acclaimed animated series 'Undone' for Amazon Prime Video.
She underwent extensive performance capture training for her role as Alita, learning Wushu and other combat styles for months.
Fluent in Spanish, she often incorporates her heritage into her work and interviews, adding a personal touch to her public persona.

Career highlight

Her portrayal of the titular cyborg in 'Alita: Battle Angel' marked a significant turning point, showcasing her ability to deliver a deeply emotional and physically demanding performance through motion capture. This role cemented her status as a compelling lead actress in major studio productions.

Legacy

Salazar is establishing a legacy as an actress unafraid of complex, often physically intense roles, pushing boundaries in both live-action and performance capture. She consistently brings a unique blend of vulnerability and strength to her characters, leaving a memorable impact on audiences.