Sheila Korsi

Sheila Korsi

Personal Details

Biography

Sheila Korsi is a multifaceted creative professional, boasting a diverse range of talents that include acting, singing, entertainment, and production. She is perhaps most notably recognized for her captivating portrayals of Luna in the film "Emily the Criminal", Annie in "Thelma", María in Joey Medina's "El Matador", Louise, a lively hot dog vendor, in NBC's "Betty White's Off Their Rockers", and her impressive performance on America's Got Talent, where she showcased her impressive salsa singing skills as Sheila-Sheila of The Jungle, an original character she brought to life.

Born into a family of esteemed artists, Sheila's father, Demetrio Korsi, was a renowned Panamanian poet, journalist, and diplomat, celebrated for his works, including the famous poem "Incidente de Cumbia" and over 20 published books. Her mother, Eloísa Sandoval de Korsi, was also an accomplished writer and Demetrio's historian. Tragically, Sheila's parents and siblings, Jacqueline, Dolly Elena, and Demetrio III, have all passed away.

Throughout her career, Sheila has been an active member of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA),demonstrating her dedication to her craft and her commitment to the entertainment industry.

Career

2024
Thelma
Thelma as Gloria ("Annie")
Novena
Novena as Tia Tita
2020
Stalker
Stalker as Josephina
2016
North by El Norte
North by El Norte as Strip Club Madam
Acting Dead
Acting Dead as Rosalia
2010
Nurse Jeffrey: Bitch Tapes
Nurse Jeffrey: Bitch Tapes as Juanita Sacramento
1997
Moonbase
Moonbase as Masani's Mom
The Pest
The Pest as Carnival Dancer (uncredited)
1995
River of Grass
River of Grass as Depressed Woman in Bar
The Perez Family
The Perez Family as Cuban Refugee