Beatriz Abella(II)
- Actress
Beatriz Abella is a first-generation Filipino-American that was born and raised in Alaska. She studied Music and Business Administration at Southern Oregon University on multiple diversity and music scholarships. Originally a classically trained singer, Beatriz has performed classical and musical theatre repertoire in San Francisco, Seattle, Germany, Mexico, the Czech Republic, and at a variety of venues including the Oregon Cabaret Theatre and New York City's Carnegie Hall. In 2020, she made her film debut with 945 Productions' proof-of-concept short film "Buried" as "Kane." In 2021, she continued Kane's story in Volcano Beach Productions' short action-film series "Quicksand," highlighting her Shotokan karate skills and was cast as the title role "Orfeo" in Opera Cecilia's inaugural film production of Gluck's "Orfeo ed Euridice." In 2022, she delighted audiences with her rendition of "Little Buttercup" in Light Opera of Portland's "H.M.S. Pinafore" and made her debut with Renegade Opera as the narrator/"White House Tour Guide" for their sold-out production of "Tito." Proud of her Filipino heritage, Beatriz continues to prioritize diversity and inclusivity with her artistic pursuits.