
Maritza Brikisak
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Santiago, Chile
Biography
Maritza Brikisak is from Santiago, Chile and is of German and Native American descent. She's lived in Venezuela, Canada, United Kingdom and now resides in Los Angeles. She's fluent in Spanish and hold... Maritza Brikisak is from Santiago, Chile and is of German and Native American descent. She's lived in Venezuela, Canada, United Kingdom and now resides in Los Angeles. She's fluent in Spanish and holds dual citizenship from the United States and Canada. Growing up in a conservative household she found in acting a way to express herself. The hobby grew into a profession in Canada when she took to the stage with 'Theater 5' under the tutelage of Valerie Robertson, continued in Ottawa with 'Sears & Switzer', progressed to Toronto at 'The Little Workshop' with Calvin Green who taught the Meisner Technique. She holds a B.A. from Queen's University. In London, England, she trained at Actors Center. In California she's trained with many wonderful teachers including Terry McGovern, Lyle B. Hill at Weist-Barron-Hill, Ed Hooks, Elaine Clark. Her love of every aspect of filmmaking, accompanied with her unstoppable drive for storytelling and being attracted to unique roles and stories has led her to Producing. She made her feature film directorial debut with 'Sophie's Rules'.

Janek/Bastard
Drama • 2017 August

The Lurking Man
Horror, Fantasy, Drama • 2018 September

Open House
Thriller, Horror • 2014 October

A Life Lived
Drama • 2016 June

Sugartime
Crime, Drama, Romance, TV Movie • 1995 November

They Turned Us into Killers
Horror, Thriller, Drama • 2024 January

Camp Pleasant Lake
Horror • 2024 February

Barrio Tales
Horror • 2012 January

Night of the Zomghouls
Horror • 2022 June

Sophie's Rules
Drama, Family • 2023 February