Biography
Maritza Brikisak is from Santiago, Chile and is of German and Native American descent. She's lived in Venezuela, Canada, United Kingdom and now resides in Los Angeles. She's fluent in Spanish and holds dual citizenship from the United States and Canada.
Growing up in a conservative household she found in acting a way to express herself. The hobby grew into a profession in Canada when she took to the stage with 'Theater 5' under the tutelage of Valerie Robertson, continued in Ottawa with 'Sears & Switzer', progressed to Toronto at 'The Little Workshop' with Calvin Green who taught the Meisner Technique. She holds a B.A. from Queen's University. In London, England, she trained at Actors Center. In California she's trained with many wonderful teachers including Terry McGovern, Lyle B. Hill at Weist-Barron-Hill, Ed Hooks, Elaine Clark.
Her love of every aspect of filmmaking, accompanied with her unstoppable drive for storytelling and being attracted to unique roles and stories has led her to Producing. She made her feature film directorial debut with 'Sophie's Rules'.
Filmography
Cast Credits

Infernal
Character: Eric's Mom
MOVIE • 2025

Camp Pleasant Lake
Character: Darlene Rutherford
MOVIE • 2024

They Turned Us into Killers
Character: Detective Marcia Anderson
MOVIE • 2024

Dr. Gift
Character: Gabriella Menasha
MOVIE • 2023

Amityville Shark House
Character: Esmeralda
MOVIE • 2023

Sophie's Rules
Character: Sophie Hagan
MOVIE • 2023

Terror Toons 4
Character: Andy
MOVIE • 2022

Brain Hunter: New Breed
Character: FBI Agent Maxine Richards
MOVIE • 2022

The Macabre
Character: Ms. Lady Sinister
MOVIE • 2022

Night of the Zomghouls
Character: Jill Korek
MOVIE • 2022

A Creature is Stirring
Character: Grandma
MOVIE • 2021

The Cursed Man
Character: Death and Alister's Mom
MOVIE • 2020

The Lurking Man
Character: Cailean/Orthon
MOVIE • 2018

Janek/Bastard
Character: Agata
MOVIE • 2017

Barrio Tales 2
Character: Abuela
MOVIE • 2016

Kingdom of Sin
Character: Cassie Westly
MOVIE • 2016

A Life Lived
Character: Lupe
MOVIE • 2016

Cloudy with a Chance of Sunshine
Character: Bonita
MOVIE • 2016

Rude Boy - The Movie
Character: Mrs. Gonzalez
MOVIE • 2015
Open House
Character: Female Ghost
MOVIE • 2014
Crew
Crew Credits

They Turned Us into Killers
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • 2024

Sophie's Rules
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2023

Sophie's Rules
Role: Editor
MOVIE • 2023

Sophie's Rules
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 2023

The Lurking Man
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 2018

The Lurking Man
Role: Editor
MOVIE • 2018

The Lurking Man
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • 2018
Mia
Role: Associate Producer
MOVIE • 2017