Marieh Delfino is a Venezuelan-American actress, renowned for her versatility and ability to effortlessly take on a wide range of roles. Her impressive career began with her starring role in the cult Saturday morning hit, All About Us, in 2001, followed by her intense performance in the blockbuster, Jeepers Creepers 2, in 2003.
She gained recognition for her portrayal of the sexy and comedic genius "Gerri Farber" in National Lampoon's Dorm Daze 2, in 2006, while simultaneously appearing as the shy girlfriend of Shawn Reaves ("Bob Crane Junior") in the critically-acclaimed Auto Focus, starring William Defoe and Greg Kinnear, in 2002.
Marieh's extraordinary upbringing, which included studying classical piano and modern dance since the age of 8, as well as intensive theater, has likely contributed to her chameleon-like ability to adapt to diverse roles. In contrast to the typical art kid cliché, Marieh excelled in athletics and maintained a strong academic record, earning her a spot on the honor roll every year at her academically demanding high school in Miami, Florida.
Her academic achievements were further recognized when she was chosen out of thousands of high school students to represent her state as its "National Young Leader". As a merit scholar, she was selected to visit Congress in Washington D.C. to attend banquets and debates, where she engaged in educational discussions with congressmen and women, including President Bill Clinton.
In addition to her previous acting accomplishments, Marieh starred in David E. Kelley's Boston Public, in 2000, as the tough Queens-bred hard-ass turned straight-A student, "Denise DeMarcos". Her character's story arc, which revolved around the decision to get an abortion at the age of 17, was a compelling and haunting subject matter, brought to life by Marieh's mesmerizing and frail evoking performance.
Marieh's ability to jump into characters has allowed her to soar above preconceived notions, making her believable as an All-American girl-next-door as well as a troubled teen of any ethnic background, a rare trait seldom found in one person.
In her upcoming projects, Marieh will be seen in the starring role in Zerophilia, a lighthearted comedy about a boy coming-of-age, where he discovers that he has turned into a woman upon entering his sexual prime. She will also appear alongside her sister Majandra Delfino in the anticipated Wim Wenders vehicle, Don't Come Knocking, starring Sam Shepard, Tim Roth, and Jessica Lange, showcasing her knack for dialects and her repeating chameleon-like resolve.
