Maika Monroe

Maika Monroe
Maika Monroeis an American actress and professional kiteboarder. She made her acting debut in the 2012 film At Any Price. In 2013, she appeared alongside Kate Winslet in the drama film Labor Day. She became recognized as a "scream queen" after her performances in the critically acclaimed 2014 films The Guest and It Follows. She also played Patricia Whitmore in Independence Day: Resurgence...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMovie Actress
Date of Birth29 May 1993
CitySanta Barbara, CA
CountryUnited States of America
My goal is to continue to act and still be a professional kiteboarder.
When I was living in the Dominican Republic, the local kids became a part of my family.
I've seen so many scripts, and I want to do everything. Like with kiteboarding, you have to be fearless. I'm not scared.
Acting is such a crazy industry, but kite boarding keeps me grounded.
I'm working on a movie called 'Labor Day' with Kate Winslet while still balancing kite boarding. Being an actress and an athlete is a challenge, but I'm excited to see what happens.
I started kite boarding when I was 13. My dad was a kite boarder, and I begged him to teach me until he finally agreed. He made me wait because it can be dangerous.
I like to think that I've grown as an actor and things have changed, and I think so.
You learn so much on set; I don't know if you learn as much anywhere else as you do when you're on set, working.
I want to work hard, and when good roles come along I don't want to pass them up.
I grew up in the indie world and that's what I'm used to, but there's something really incredible about having money behind a film and having the time to do as many takes as you want.
With kiting, you have to land a trick, and in that instant you know whether you won or lost - I knew I could become the best in the world if I trained
I just want to go for it. In every aspect of my life and careers, I just want to give it all I have.