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Melissa C. Navia (born August 24, 1984) is an American actress known for playing helmsman Erica Ortegas in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2022–present). In 2013, Navia won the award for best actress at the Wild Rose Independent Film Festival for her role as Dawn in the sci-fi movie The Paragon Cortex.
Melissa Navia is a Colombian-American actor and writer. Born and raised in New York, she has portrayed a myriad of singular characters on both the stage and screen, including guest star appearances on Billions, Dietland, and Bull.
Jul 2, 2022 · Talking with the actor who plays her, Melissa Navia, it’s easy to understand why. A working actor for over a decade, the 37-year-old has never been afforded a role nearly as prominent as Ortegas.
I've known her for years as a working actor in NY, booking co-stars and guest stars in some of our favorite NY shows. During the pandemic, Melissa booked the dream gig, a Series Regular role of Lieutenant Erica Ortegas on the incredible Paramount+ show: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.
Jul 7, 2022 · ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Actress Melissa Navia Talks Ortegas’ Grit, Heart and Spot-On Sarcasm. In an interview with THR prior to the season one finale, Navia discusses becoming a part of...
May 24, 2022 · Actress Melissa Navia says it is thanks to her Irish partner that she is taking the helm in the new Star Trek show. The Colombian-American actor plays helmsman Erica Ortegas in 'Strange New...
Mar 11, 2024 · Production on season 3 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is underway in Toronto, but actress Melissa Navia had Saturday off and spent the day at the ST-SF convention in San Francisco.
Melissa Navia is a Colombian-American actor and writer. Born and raised in New York, she has portrayed a myriad of singular characters on both the stage and screen, including guest star appearances on Billions, Dietland, and Bull.
Jul 8, 2023 · Much of that struggle is shown through Erica Ortegas (Melissa Navia), the pilot who has to recover her trademark confidence to save the ship and everyone on it.
Jul 11, 2023 · StarTrek.com had the opportunity to Lt. Erica Ortegas herself — actress Melissa Navia — about having an Ortegas spotlight, pursuing her own pilot’s license, being part of an ensemble cast, and more!
