About

I have a Queen bed, but every night finds me sleeping on one of the sides
An eternal islander, always looking for the coast

Photograph by Shirin Tinati

Alejandra Rivera Flaviá is a Caribbean-American multidisciplinary artist based in New York City. 

Her acting credits include a leading role opposite Oscar winners Richard Dreyfuss and Mira Sorvino in the thriller Crime Story, as well as a supporting role alongside Jonathan Rhys Meyers in CJ Entertainment’s upcoming film Hide and Seek, which was featured at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival. She has also performed on various television series on Netflix, HBO, CBS, and other major networks, as well as in several stage productions.

In addition to acting, Alejandra has produced various theatrical events (including off-off Broadway productions at Tony-winning La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club) and written several projects ranging from poetry to a self-produced one-woman show.

She holds a B.A. from Brown University and and M.B.A. from Quantic School of Business & Technology.

  Now that we’re done with formalities…

    Hello.

  My name is Alejandra. Middle name: Mía. Father’s last name: Rivera. Mother’s last name: Flaviá. I mostly go by Ale. I’ve also been called “Mía” by family, “chica” by friends, “Pum” by my papi, “Chiii” by mami, “baby” by lovers, “idiota” by my sisters, “Ms. Rivera” by bank employees, “You, there” by strangers, “Flavia” by people who didn’t read my name in the right order, and “Meow” by my rather large cat.

But I mostly go by Ale.

I’m eternally four years old, I have a theory that all the answers to life can be found in Star Wars, and no matter how many times someone catches me talking to myself, it never feels any less embarrassing (yet I can never bring myself to actually regret it). My family is undeniably the love of my life, though I’ve been fortunate enough to cross paths with a fair number of glorious people I now call friends, and there are drawings and marks on almost every book I’ve read. Also, I ate paper when I was little.

I’m really glad you’re here. Not let-me-be-polite-and-say-that glad, but genuinely glad. Making art is demanding, and sharing it is a very vulnerable experience, but there’s nothing that makes it worthwhile like knowing that someone out there is truly listening. Whether or not they agree with you, and even if it’s only one soul… So thank you, soul. Thank you for being here. I promise your attention and time don’t go unnoticed nor unappreciated. When you peruse my work, know that there's more than enough room for your ideas, so make my day with them if you feel inclined.

Now, the mandatory part: Enjoy.