Scene from Return to Nuke 'Em High Volume 1 (2013)

First Appearances:

• Fantasm (2013) as Self

Most Important Roles:

• The Janice Conversations (2024) as Janice
• Return to... Return to Nuke 'Em High aka Vol. 2 (2017) as Chrissy
• Blackout (2023) as Asta
• The Runaround Club (2016) as Linda
• Sociopathia (2015) as Kat
• Return to Nuke 'Em High Volume 1 (2013) as Chrissy
• Eros Point (2018) as Sarah
• The Creeper's Curse (2019) as Gwen
• The Shadow Scarf (2018) as Aurora
• Fantasm (2013) as Self

Career Highlights:

• The Janice Conversations (2024)
• Return to... Return to Nuke 'Em High aka Vol. 2 (2017)
• Blackout (2023)
• The Runaround Club (2016)
• Sociopathia (2015)
• Return to Nuke 'Em High Volume 1 (2013)
• Eros Point (2018)
• The Creeper's Curse (2019)
• The Shadow Scarf (2018)
• Fantasm (2013)

Awards:

• Nominated for 1 Home Media Magazine Award - Best Scream Queen (2014)
• Won Festival Prize - Best Actress (2014)
• Won July Prize - Honorable Mention (2017)
• Won Silver Award - Best Original Song (2018)
• Nominated for 1 December Award - Best Actress -Short Film (2018)

ASTA PAREDES is an award-winning actress and filmmaker celebrated for her fearless approach to genre storytelling. She first captivated audiences as the bold and unapologetic ‘Chrissy’ in Troma Entertainment’s cult-classics RETURN TO NUKE 'EM HIGH VOLUME 1 and RETURN TO RETURN TO NUKE 'EM HIGH AKA VOLUME 2, establishing herself as a formidable presence in subversive cinema. Her recent appearance in BLACKOUT, a visceral entry in Larry Fessenden's "Monsterverse" from Glass Eye Pix, further cemented her reputation for embracing the darker, edgier side of film.

Asta honed her craft at the University of Minnesota / Guthrie BFA Actor Training Program, refining her skills further at the Globe Theatre, the London International School for Performing Arts, and Upright Citizens Brigade. On stage, she’s taken on roles including the legendary 'Joan Baez' in the folk musical BOB MEETS BOB and the enigmatic 'Ursa Minor' in the dark comedy TINY DISASTERS. On screen, her other credits include THE CREEPER’S CURSE, EROS POINT, THE SHADOW SCARF, and SOCIOPATHIA. As a creator, she co-founded ABANDONED HOUSE PRODUCTIONS alongside her husband and frequent collaborator Clay von Carlowitz, and hosts the podcast series CHATTING WITH ASTA.

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Additionally, Asta is a passionate advocate for representation in the entertainment industry. As a key member of LATINAS ACTING UP, a movement co-founded by Diana Maria Riva and Lisa Vidal, she actively champions the amplification of Latina voices in Hollywood, helping to lead the charge for greater inclusivity and authentic storytelling.

Combining her passion for genre films with a deep commitment to advocacy, Asta Paredes is a dynamic and influential force who works to boost stories that deserve to be told. She splits time between New York City and Los Angeles with her husband and their pet bunnies.

Alternate Names: کاترین کورکوران

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• The Lovely Bones (2009) as Murder Victim

Most Important Roles:

• Faceless After Dark (2023) as Kathrynne
• Return to Nuke 'Em High Volume 1 (2013) as Lauren
• Return to... Return to Nuke 'Em High aka Vol. 2 (2017) as Lauren
• Terrifier 2 (2022) as Dawn
• Do Not Watch (2023) as
• Terrifier (2018) as Dawn

Career Highlights:

• Faceless After Dark (2023)
• Return to Nuke 'Em High Volume 1 (2013)
• Return to... Return to Nuke 'Em High aka Vol. 2 (2017)
• Terrifier 2 (2022)
• Do Not Watch (2023)
• Terrifier (2018)

Awards:

• Won Festival Prize - Best Web Series (2020)
• Won Award of Merit - Television - Pilot Program (2020)
• Nominated for 1 Festival Award - Best Actress (2019)
• Nominated for 1 Best Supporting Actor - Best Supporting Actress Feature Film (2018)
• Nominated for 1 Festival Award - Best Actress in a Feature Film (2018)
• Won Jury Prize - Best Supporting Actress (2021)
• Won Best Web Series/TV Pilot (2020)
• Won Grand Jury Award - Emerging Talent - Acting (2018)
• Won Grand Jury Award - Best Performance by a Full Cast (2018)
• Nominated for 1 Feature Film Award - Best Actress (2018)
• Nominated for 1 December Award - Best Actress (Feature) (2018)
• Won November Award - Best Web Series / TV Pilot (2020)
• Won Outstanding Achievement Award - Best TV / Web Series Pilot (2020)
• Won Jury Prize - Best Experimental Film (2022)

She is best known for her staring role in Troma Entertainments, award-winning, 'Return to Nuke 'Em High' (a revamped, reboot of the 1984 cult classic, 'The Class of Nuke 'Em High'). Her career also includes roles in Gossip Girl, The Good Wife, MTV Pranks, and working under the mentorship of Academy Award Winning directors Peter Jackson (The Lovely Bones) and Josh Fox (Gasland). She has been featured in various publications including The New York Times, Interview Magazine, TIME Magazine, The Hollywood Reporter and Le Figaro. Much in the vein of her mentors, Catherine is also known for spearheading Troma Entertainments, 'Occupy Cannes' Campaign and its subsequent documentary.