Kaleidoscope: Who is Paz Vega? Meet the actress who plays Ava Mercer in Netflix's new heist thriller series

Actress Paz Vega dons the role of Ava Mercer in Netflix's latest heist drama series, Kaleidoscope. Mercer, along with protagonist Ray Vernon, is one of the major characters in the show. The Argentinian immigrant joins Vernon's gang of criminals who plan on conducting an epic heist.

Vega looks quite impressive in the show's trailer, and fans can expect her to deliver a memorable performance. Vega has previously starred in Rambo: Last Blood and All Roads Lead to Rome.

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Paz Vega's earlier life, other film and TV projects, role in Kaleidoscope explored

Paz Vega was born on January 2, 1976, in Seville, Andalusia, Spain. She became interested in acting during her teen years and went on to enroll at the Centro Andaluz de Teatro stage school.

One of Paz Vega's earliest roles was in the noted Spanish TV show Menudo es mi padre, where she played the role of Olga. Vega later went on to appear in movies like Zapping, Nadie conoce a nadie, and I Will Survive, to name a few.

Some of Paz Vega's most memorable roles earlier in her career were on television. She played a major role in the popular Spanish sitcom, 7 Vidas, as Laura Arteagabeitia, a performance for which she received positive reviews from viewers and critics.

Her other notable film and TV acting credits include La Hermandad, Perdóname, señor, and Chasing Wonders, to name a few.

Paz Vega's character in Netflix's Kaleidoscope is quite interesting and complicated. The Argentinian immigrant's past ties with the FBI make things even more interesting. Not much else is known about her character at this point, but fans can expect Paz Vega to deliver a stellar performance in the series.

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A quick look at Kaleidoscope plot, cast, and more details

The new Netflix heist drama series tells the story of a group of people planning out an elaborate robbery. Here's a short description of the show, according to Netflix's Tudum:

''Spanning 25 years, the show follows a crew of masterful thieves who work to unlock a seemingly unbreakable vault for the biggest payday in history. Before they can get their hands on the cash, they must make it through the world’s most powerful corporate security team and the FBI.''

The show stars Giancarlo Esposito Ray Vernon, the charismatic leader of the gang. Esposito looks in fine form in the series' trailer, promising to deliver a nuanced, fiery performance in this challenging role. His other notable acting credits include Breaking Bad, The Boys, Better Call Saul, Malcolm X, and many more.

Esposito will be joined by Vega, Rufus Sewell, Peter Mark Kendall and Max Casella in important supporting/minor roles.

With a uniquely crafted structure, wherein viewers can watch seven episodes in any order before getting to the finale, the series promises to be a one-of-a-kind experience that tests the viewer's attention span.

Viewers can watch all eight episodes of Kaleidoscope on Netflix.