American actress Adria Arjona was born to Leslie Torres, a Puerto Rican, and Ricardo Arjona, a Guatemalan singer-songwriter. Arjona was married to her longtime boyfriend, Edgargo Canales, for four years.
Adria Arjona is an American actress who started her career in season two of “True Detective.” She also briefly appeared on CBS’ “Person of Interest.” Arjona then starred in leading roles in mainstream Hollywood, with movies like “Morbius,” “Andor,” “Hit Man,” and Zoe Kravitz’s directorial debut “Blink Twice.” Arjona’s relatively short acting career has been spectacular, and the credits to her name make her one of the most sought-after leading ladies in Hollywood today.
Who are Adria Arjona's parents?
Adria Arjona's father, Ricardo Arjona, is a celebrated singer-songwriter known for his lyrics and style of music. Ricardo has sold over 80 million records, making him one of the top figures in Latin America’s music industry. Ricardo has produced different genres of music, including Latin pop, rock, and ballads, addressing themes like politics, social issues, and love. Apart from his music career, Ricardo was also a gifted basketball player, representing Guatemala’s national team, and he also holds the record for most points scored in a game by a Guatemalan.
Adria Arjona’s mother is Leslie Torres, and she is of Puerto Rican descent. She married Ricardo in the early 90s. Leslie divorced Ricardo in 2005, after more than a decade of marriage. There's very little information about Leslie on public platforms, and she has maintained a private life despite her daughter's rise in Hollywood. Arjona does mention how her mother influenced her decision to audition for “Andor.” In an interview with Insider, Arjona says, “ And I called my mom who was in Puerto Rico, and I was like, 'Mom, I don't know if I can get on this train. There's this thing called COVID. I'm so unsure of what to do."
Arjona continued: "She, like a good Puerto Rican mom, never hangs up the phone on me. But she just told me: 'You're a swan. You could swim in the lake of shit and not get stained. Let the force be with you, my daughter,' and she hung up the phone on me. I was like, 'Okay, well, then I guess I'm going.'”
Who are Adria Arjona's siblings?
Adria Arjona has two brothers, Ricardo Arjona Jr and Nicolas Arjona. Both brothers have private lives away from the limelight and share a close relationship with Adria. Nicolas is Adria’s younger half-brother from her father's other relationship.
Who is Adria Arjona's ex-husband?
Adria Arjona married her longtime boyfriend, Edgardo Canales, in 2019. Canales is a Puerto Rican lawyer specializing in entertainment law. They chose to keep their lives private and barely made public appearances together. Arjona and Canales decided to end their marriage in 2023.
FAQs
Yes, Arjona plays Madison, the love interest of Glen Powell’s character in "Hit Man".
Arjona is of Puerto Rican and Guatemalan descent.
Adria Arjona has been dating actor Jason Momoa since 2024.
