Biography

Marissa Carpio was born in Chicago, Illinois, USA. She is an actress and writer, known for Hocus Pocus 2 (2022), Don't Look Up (2021) and The Sleepover (2020).

Passed 2 actuarial exams and was accepted into graduate school for statistics, while taking acting classes evenings and weekends. Ultimately enrolled in an acting conservatory program instead of studying statistics.

Holds a B.A. in Mathematics, Spanish & Pre-business studies from New York University.

Studied acting at the William Esper Studio with Terry Knickerbocker and Bill Esper. Also studied with Anthony Abeson.

Produced the English-language world premiere of Yukio Mishima's play 'The Lighthouse,' directed by Benny Sato Ambush, in Provincetown, MA.

Appears in the Kraft Mac & Cheese commercial "Krafty Kid" with Ryan Reynolds and Walker Scobell.