Alexa Castellanos

Alexa Clara Castellanos (born April 27, 1989) is an American actress and model. She is best known for her role as Andrea Cantillo on the AMC series Breaking Bad. In 2013 she began portraying newspaper reporter Adriana Mendez on the FX series The Bridge.

Early life
Castellanos was born in Los Angeles, California and raised as a Jehovah's Witness in El Monte, California.

Career
Castellanos was professionally discovered during a day out at a shopping mall. She appeared in the 2005 short film For Them and the 2006 film Quinceañera. In 2008, she appeared in the independent film Vicious Circle. She has also had recurring roles in the television series Friday Night Lights, Men of a Certain Age, Breaking Bad, and The Bridge.

Personal Life
Castellanos is openly lesbian.