Yvonne DeLaRosa, a talented Latina and Native American actress, made her mark in Hollywood with her breakout role as the series lead in the 20th Century Fox pilot "Senor White", beating out numerous star names in her first audition.
Born and raised in LA, DeLaRosa began studying theater at the age of 5 and graduated from the high school for the performing arts at Hollywood High, where she grew up under the iconic Hollywood sign. She then attended the prestigious UCLA Theater film and Television program, earning her BA in directing and MFA in screenwriting.
During her time at UCLA, DeLaRosa had the privilege of performing at the Geffen theatre with legendary actor Jeff Corey, who became one of the top acting teachers in America, mentoring notable actors such as James Dean, Jack Nicholson, and Rita Moreno.
Since her breakout role, DeLaRosa has starred in a variety of films and television series, including the remake of "Helter Skelter", westerns like "Desolation Canyon" and "Sierra Nevada Gun Fight", and comedies like "Blue Sombrero", "Final Destination", and "Benny Bliss & The Disciples of Greatness". Her latest film, "The Lears", earned her a Best Actress award from the International Latino Short Film Festival.
In television, DeLaRosa has made a lasting impression as a character actress in comedy and drama, including a starring turn in the Imagen Award-winning web series "Los Americans" and notable roles in "A&E's Longmire", "G.C.B", "Law and Order LA", "Weeds", "How I Met Your Mother", "CSI Miami", "NCIS", "The Closer", and "King Of Queens".
When not acting, DeLaRosa is a passionate activist and supporter for social, environmental, animal, and wildlife causes, including local efforts to clean up beaches and help the unhoused and veterans. She is also an icon and pioneer in the world of legal cannabis, having created the world's first upscale dispensary and hybrid art gallery in the United States.
DeLaRosa resides in Malibu, California with her husband, award-winning extreme sports director and surfer Sam Boyer, and their baby girl.
