Biografia
Elle Paris Legaspi is an American SAG-AFTRA actress, dancer, and model hailing from San Diego, California. With a diverse heritage including Hispanic, Filipino, European, and Native American roots, she has built a dynamic career spanning television, film, theater, commercials, and competitive dance.
From an early age, Legaspi was drawn to performing, dedicating countless hours to imaginative play before participating in local theater and professional acting programs. Her early stage work features productions like *The Lion King* and *A Christmas Carol*. After training with Emerging Artists, she launched her professional acting career in 2017.
She gained national recognition for her role as Valentina Acosta in Freeform's acclaimed reboot of *Party of Five*, which led to an appearance on ABC's *Good Morning America*. The show earned the Outstanding TV Impact Award at the 2020 National Hispanic Media Coalition Awards Gala. Legaspi’s television credits also include roles on *Jane the Virgin* (The CW), *Animal Kingdom* (TNT), and *Vida* (Starz). In 2019, her starring role in the award-winning short film *Duet* garnered a Best Lead Actress nomination at the Milan International Film Festival. Her commercial portfolio features national campaigns for Disney, Target, Walmart, McDonald's, Old Navy, Zillow, Whirlpool, and Amica Insurance.
In addition to acting, Legaspi is a skilled competitive dancer. She began training at five years old and has performed at prestigious events such as World of Dance, Nickelodeon's *Drop That Seat*, and the Harlem Globetrotters Halftime Show. A two-time Team USA athlete, she is part of the elite dance crew ILL Habits, qualifying to represent the United States at the Hip Hop International World Hip Hop Dance Championship in 2025 and 2026. With her team, she has won titles at the USA Hip Hop Dance Championship and VIBE Jrs., solidifying her status as a leading young dancer in the nation.
Embracing her Filipino heritage, Legaspi competed in the 2022 Miss Young Philippines USA pageant, earning the title of Miss Young Philippines Tourism. She also received several accolades including Miss Young Philippines Ambassador, Best in Evening Gown, Miss Congeniality, Most Talented, Social Media Award, and Miss Dahl Aesthetics.
Committed to community service, Legaspi collaborates with Children's Hospital Los Angeles and Safe Kids Orange County to promote child passenger safety. She also advocates for mental health awareness, self-care, and emotional well-being among youth through her platform.
Currently, she is pursuing an Associate of Arts degree in Theatre Arts Performance at Southwestern College, while continuing to advance her career across film, television, commercials, modeling, and competitive dance.
