Sasha Calle (Spanish: [ˈsaʃa ˈkaʝe];[2] born August 7, 1995)[1][3][4] is an American actress. She starred in the soap opera The Young and the Restless from 2018 to 2021, for which she received a nomination for a Daytime Emmy Award. She made her film debut as Supergirl in the superhero film The Flash (2023).
Sasha Calle | |
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Born | [1] Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | August 7, 1995
Education | American Musical and Dramatic Academy (BFA) |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2017–present |
Sasha Calle was born in Boston, Massachusetts.[5][6] She is of Colombian descent.[7] She has a younger brother.[8] She and her mother moved to Colombia when she was ten and moved back to the U.S. after two years.[8] At age 17, Calle relocated from Miami to Los Angeles to attend the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, from which she graduated in 2017 and obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.[6][9]
In September 2018, Calle joined the cast of the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless as chef Lola Rosales.[3] She appeared in over 270 episodes and received a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Younger Performer in a Drama Series in 2020 for her performance.[6][10] In her feature film debut, Calle portrayed Supergirl (Kara Zor-El) in the DC Extended Universe superhero film The Flash.[11][12] She is the first Latina actress to play the role.[6][13] Released in June 2023, The Flash received mixed reviews.[14][15] Calle is set to star in the drama film On Swift Horses.[16]
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2023 | The Flash | Kara Zor-El / Supergirl | [11] | |
2024 | In the Summers | Eva | [17] | |
TBA | On Swift Horses | Sandra | Post-production | [16] |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2017 | Socially Awkward | Virginia | Miniseries | [9] |
2018–2021 | The Young and the Restless | Lola Rosales | Main role | [3] |
Year | Nominated work | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
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2020 | The Young and the Restless | Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Younger Performer in a Drama Series | Nominated | [10] |