EMILIANA
JASPER
ABOUT
Emiliana Jasper is an American actor known for her breakout performance as the lead in the 2025 feature film MIA.
Originally from Minnesota, Emiliana brings a grounded intensity and emotional intelligence to every role she takes on. With a passion for character-driven stories and a keen eye for nuance, she gravitates toward complex, psychologically rich material that explores identity, transformation, and power dynamics.
Trained in both classical and contemporary techniques, Emiliana has appeared in a range of independent films, festival shorts, and experimental projects. Off-screen, she is an advocate for LGBTQ+ representation in media and uses her platform to elevate underrepresented voices in storytelling.
Emiliana continues to challenge herself with bold, unconventional roles, building a body of work that reflects both range and authenticity.
EMILIANA is represented by Blair M. Underwood and is NON-UNION.
What People Are Saying:
"I think what a lot of viewers will absolutely LOVE about “MIA,” is how both Motia and Jasper came into this movie absolutely immersed into their characters. There is no Shah, there is no Emiliana – there is only Aaron and Emma, and it’s an incredible treat to see two actors jump right into their roles, knowing exactly how they’re meant to be played. You know how sometimes you’ll see actors evolve in their roles as what you’re watching continues? That’s not necessary when you come in as prepared as these two were. It feels as though from the moment that Ferrer called out “Action!” on the set, they both stepped right into the skin of their respective characters and instantly went about delivering their scenes with the kind of conviction & commitment you always hope to find right off the bat but rarely do. To say I’m impressed would be putting it mildly – these two deserve serious recognition for their work."
— IndyRed Review
“Emiliana Jasper gives Emma a resilience that grounds the story’s high-wire tension. Her fear is not a static state; it is a fluid, calculating thing. We see her initial terror give way to a watchful intelligence as she begins to probe her captor’s psyche for weaknesses or inconsistencies. Jasper portrays this shift with subtle grace, showing a maturity far beyond her character’s years. Her performance is the audience’s anchor in a sea of uncertainty. A fleeting detail, like the discovery that both she and Aaron crack their knuckles, is loaded with immense weight, a tiny splinter of potential connection in an otherwise horrifying ordeal. The film’s narrative power is generated almost exclusively by these two. Their dynamic is the film’s entire architecture, a tense psychological chess match where Emma’s quiet probes are met with Aaron’s emotional appeals. The success of the film rests on the chemistry and sustained pressure generated by its two formidable leads.”
— Gazettely Review
"That we hate Aaron so fervently and feel such fear for Emma speaks to the performances of Motia and Jasper. Jasper carries the film with her portrayal of Emma."
— FilmThreat Review
"Emiliana Jasper’s work as Emma stands out immediately. She doesn’t deliver her role with broad strokes, but with restraint. You can feel the unease pulsing just below the surface in nearly every scene she’s in. She isn’t given many big, sweeping monologues, but that doesn’t mean her character lacks depth. Instead, she carries the weight of the film through hesitation and barely-controlled outbursts that make you second-guess her as much as you sympathize with her. ... Jasper’s performance is one to watch, especially if she continues to explore characters with this much complexity."
— Overly Honest Film Reviews
"Emiliana Jasper's portrayal injects a spirited enthusiasm into the role, driving the narrative with a compelling blend of courage and determination. this choice adds a layer of modernity to the story, challenging traditional gender roles and expectations within the genre of adventure tales."
— Montecito Journal
"Anchored by powerhouse performances from Shah Motia and rising star Emiliana Jasper, MIA is an intense, mind-bending mystery that keeps audiences questioning reality until its final, shocking moments."
— Horror Society Review
“Played by Emiliana Jasper, Jim Hawkins’s indomitable will and stirring enthusiasm pushes the pace of this production”
— Santa Barbara Independent
"Jasper played a brilliant, “smart as paint” teenager, who was eager to become something more than her life as the granddaughter of an innkeeper. … Jasper does an amazing job at catching the audience’s heart as she embarks on a quest with long John Silver"
— The Channels
“Another notable performance is given by Emiliana [Jasper] as Ruth Lyle, the fictional secretary to the Wright Brothers, who offers a robust take on a role that is physical, funny, and poignant.”
— Santa Barbara Independent
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