Maria has been acting in the Bay Area since 2008, and is a theatre and voiceover actor, as well as corporate trainer committed to making work less boring. She’s acted in both world premiere’s and Shakespearean classics, and bringing stories to life to unlock empathy. She is the recipient of Theatre Bay Area’s Best Principal Actress award for her work in the world premiere production of The Awakening with Breadbox Theater. When not on stage, she can be found recording audiobooks in her home studio.
2019 Nominee - Theatre Bay Area Awards - Best Principal Actress - Silent Sky
2016 Nominee - San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Award - Best Featured Actress - Of Serpents and Sea Spray
2016 Recipient - Theatre Bay Area Awards - Best Principal Actress - The Awakening
2013 Winner - San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Award - Best Principal Actress - As You Like It
2011 Nominee - San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Award - Best Principal Actress - The Chalk Boy