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.
I Didn't Know I'd Love You So Much
Alexa Vega Lyrics
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Dad, be still
There is nothing you need say
It can wait
Anthony Head:
Shi, your mother's calling me...
Sometimes I wanted to cry
When the people on TV were not quite the way we were
Somehow I guess I just knew...
But I didn't know I'd love you so much...
I didn't know I'd love you so much...
I didn't know I'd love you so much,
But I do...
Anthony Head:
Sometimes I'd stay up all night,
Wishing to God that I was the one who died
Sometimes there's not enough time...
But I didn't know I'd love you so much...
I didn't know I'd love you so much...
I didn't know I'd love you so much,
But I do...
Alexa Vega:
I didn't know I'd love you so much...
Anthony Head:
I didn't know I'd love you so much....
Alexa Vega and Anthony Head:
I didn't know I'd love you so much,
But I do....
Anthony Head:
Shilo, go...
Alexa Vega:
Dad, I will not leave you here
You will live...
Anthony Head:
But you've already saved me, dear...
Now go and change the world for me...
Alexa Vega and Anthony Head:
And we will always have each other
In our time of need...
Anthony Head:
Shilo, you're the world to me...
Alexa Vega:
Daddy, you're the world to me....
The song "I Didn't Know I'd Love You So Much" by Alexa Vega and Anthony Stewart Head is a touching exploration of the love between a father and daughter, particularly as it develops over time. The song opens with the daughter, Vega, urging her father to be calm and let things wait. The father, Head, is then distracted by his wife's call, showing that even in intimate moments, outside pressures can intrude. Vega then reflects how, as a child watching TV, she realized that her family was different from the ones depicted. She didn't know exactly how, but she sensed that their love was more authentic. This section of the song is especially profound because it speaks to the universality of love--while everyone's family is different, there are shared experiences and emotions that bind us.
In contrast, Head reflects on a darker aspect of love: the fear of losing someone. He shares that he's stayed up all night wishing that he were the one who died instead of his loved one. This admission is poignant because it shows how deeply love and loss are interwoven. However, despite the ups and downs of life, the daughter and father both end on a note of affection and appreciation. Vega promises not to leave her father behind, saying that he will live, to which Head responds that she has already saved him. This is a touching acknowledgement of how love can sustain us and give us strength. Finally, the two affirm their bond and express how important they are to each other. The song ends with the father telling the daughter that she is the world to him, which is a message that will be familiar to anyone who has experienced close family ties.
Line by Line Meaning
Dad, be still
Please calm down, Dad.
There is nothing you need say
Don't worry, you don't have to say anything right now.
It can wait
We have time to talk later.
Sometimes I wanted to cry
Sometimes I felt sad.
When the people on TV were not quite the way we were
When we didn't see ourselves represented on TV.
Somehow I guess I just knew...
I had a feeling that things would be okay.
But I didn't know I'd love you so much...
I didn't realize how strong my love for you would be.
Sometimes I'd stay up all night,
Sometimes I couldn't sleep.
Wishing to God that I was the one who died
Wishing that I didn't have to face the pain of life.
Sometimes there's not enough time...
Sometimes we don't have enough time with the people we love.
But you've already saved me, dear...
You've already done so much for me, my child.
Now go and change the world for me...
I believe in you and I know you can make a difference in the world.
And we will always have each other...
We will always have our love and connection.
In our time of need...
We can rely on each other when things get tough.
Shilo, you're the world to me...
You mean everything to me, Shilo.
Daddy, you're the world to me....
You mean everything to me, Daddy.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DARREN GORDON SMITH, TERRANCE ZDUNICH
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