TESSIE HERRASTI


Actor. Writer. Mystic
SAG-AFTRA / AEA
Based in New York City

 
 

About Me

I’m a high energy person, generous, authentic and unapologetic.

My focus is on deeply complex, multidimensional, and imperfect female characters, those fierce, powerful, harsh, often intimidating, and shameless women who live imperfect, raw, and unfiltered realities. My approach is audacious, experimental, and visceral, mixed with potent vulnerability and emotional truth. I am often called a chameleon because of my versatility in moving seamlessly between genres and styles, bringing a profound human complexity to every project I undertake.

I am a resilient person with a powerful artistic vision. Bold and disruptive. A riot. Villain on the making. I stand out for my magnetic energy with the superpower to transform any space with empathy, compassion, joy, and dynamism. I thrive in making everyone feel seen, heard, and appreciated within a creative process.

I like to focus on discipline and collaborative work.

From the bustling streets of Mexico City to la vie lumière in Paris, from L.A. to the concrete jungle of New York, I’ve spent my life jet-setting, performing, and soaking up languages, cultures, and stories wherever I go. I’ve performed across genres, languages, dialects and continents.

“Tessie is a sincere human being and artist. Professional & passionate about her craft. She’s open to learn and grow which is rare to see. Any director would love to have her on set or stage.”

— Swachata Sanjiban Guha

“She’s crazy is the best fucking possible way”

— Christina Thompson

“Tessie is a fantastic actor and a wonderful creative. So much fun to collaborate with and a pleasure to have on set. I would be happy to have her on any project!”

— Michael McIntyre.