Vega was born in Miami, Florida to a Colombian father and an American mother. Her sisters are actress Makenzie Vega (Saw & Sin City) and Krizia Vega (b. July 1, 1990). She has two half-sisters named Margaux Vega (b. December 25, 1981) and Greylin James (b. September 22, 2000), as well as a half-brother named Jet James (b. October 4, 2005). She lived in Florida until she was four years old when she moved with her family to California. She now lives in Los Angeles with her mother, Gina Rue (a model), stepfather Eric James, brother, and sisters. She enjoys freshwater fishing, can speak Spanish fluently, and is an experienced gymnast.[3]
Vega made her first movie appearance in Little Giants, starring as the 6 year old daughter of Ed O'Neill. In 1996, Vega starred as young Jo Harding in Twister, playing Helen Hunt's character as a young girl, in the scene where the twister claims her father. She guest-starred in numerous television shows and films, including ER, Follow the Stars Home, and The Bernie Mac Show. She became known worldwide in 2001 for her role as Carmen Cortez in the Spy Kids. The first Spy Kids movie was a huge success, and subsequently two sequels, Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams and Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over were filmed. During the shooting of the three films, she performed most of her stunts.
In 2003, she was named one of that year's hottest teen celebrities in Vanity Fair. In 2004, Vega finished filming two films: Sleepover and State's Evidence, and in the following year starred in a made-for-television drama entitled Odd Girl Out. She also filmed for another made-for-TV movie, Walkout. In June 2006, she finished filming Remember the Daze, scheduled to come out in 2007. She finished filming Repo! the Genetic Opera, which is due out early this year. Vega has also been confirmed as the lead role in Helix, written and directed by Aram Rappaport, which began filming in Chicago in March 2008.
She recorded three songs for the soundtracks in which she played Carmen Cortez. She released her debut single, "Isle of Dreams," to coincide with the release of the second film. She also released, "Game Over," for the third film. Another song, "Heart Drive," featuring Bobby Edner charted around that same time but wasn't released as a single. She also has recorded songs for the movie Repo! The Genetic Opera, released 2008.
Genetic Emancipation
Alexa Vega Lyrics
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Years...
It's been so many years
Resenting the years
And my heredity
Oh
I have hated and loved you
But I finally see...
You
I've mistaken for destiny
But the truth is my legacy
Is not up to my genes
True,
Though the imprint is deep in me
It will always be up to me
Up to me
Ohhh.... free at last
Ohhh.... Free At Last!
CHORUS
Find your way...
Find your way...
In Alexa Vega's song Genetic Emancipation, "Shilo" sings about her struggles with feeling trapped and defined by her genetics and family heritage. She expresses resentment towards her years and heredity, but also admits to loving and hiding behind them. Shilo reveals that she has mistakenly viewed her genetics as her destiny, but has come to realize that her legacy is not determined solely by her genes. Though her life has been deeply influenced by her imprint, she asserts that it will always be up to her to find her own way and break free from the constraints of her past. The chorus encourages listeners to also find their own way and embark on their own journey towards freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
Years...
It has been an extensive amount of time
Resenting the years
I have been angry towards the years gone by
And my heredity
As well as my family lineage
Oh
Oh
I have hated and loved you
I have had conflicting feelings towards this
I have hidden behind you
I have used this as an excuse for my situation
But I finally see...
However, I have come to understand the reality of my situation
You
You
I've mistaken for destiny
I believed you were my fate
But the truth is my legacy
However, the reality is that my family's history
Is not up to my genes
Doesn't determine my future
True,
This is accurate,
Though the imprint is deep in me
Even though the influence is significant in my life
It will always be up to me
My future will always be in my control
Up to me
Up to me
Ohhh.... free at last
Oh, finally free from these constraints
Ohhh.... Free At Last!
I'm free at last!
Find your way...
Discover your own path
Find your way...
Find your way
Contributed by Wyatt P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
HiddenInTheLight
It amazes me that Alexa Vega went from Spy Kids to something like this. I love her voice.
Arianna Gillespie
And then to slinging essential oils 🤣
Ashellbugslife Official
I just finished watching this. I cried. I hated that blind Mag and Nathan had to die. I can relate to the lyrics so much
Juniper
The sad thing is; she got what she wanted, she's free now. But that freedom costed her dearly. I don't think Shilo ever wanted her father to truly die. Yes, she tells him to in the movie. But then she begs him not to die. Yeah, she's glad she's free. But I'm pretty certain she didn't want that freedom at the cost of her father. The only person she's ever known. The only thing she once had.
antonio snyder
@LongandWeirdName this comment make my longing for a sequel even more apparent
LongandWeirdName
Still a rather low price for actual freedom in the world she lives in. She never has to work in her life. What her father saved up doing the best paid job ever, what GeneCo will be willing to pay her monthly for not making a huge scene for as long as she lives, the rights to the story, if they ever stop paying... And a very quick eye opener to the harsh reality around her just behind her. She is as free as a bird. One without an arrow stuck in its breast/under its wing. Plus, the death of Rotti means there's nobody competent stopping the repeal. GeneCo might actually have to go back to being kinda decent. Even with that addict, Amber, in charge. Shilo has an interesting world ahead of her, when you think about it.
SkeletonSexx
I can relate to this song in so many ways. I love it and everything about Repo! The Genetic Opera. I wish I heard about it the second I was born. ♥︎
Samantha Alessandra
RoxStar09 me too I've seen it 10 times and I've only known about it for 7 months
Tammy Stapleton
This is my 3rd favourite song in the entire film. Her voice is so powerful!
Callisto2009
Goddamn this song! It makes me cry and it makes sense in my life!