“Menendez…is a beguiling performer.”
- The Miami Herald
Thais Menendez is a Cuban-American trilingual SAG-AFTRA/AEA actress, producer, and writer, having appeared onstage & onscreen in English, Spanish, and French. A Miami native and a graduate of Boston College with a BA in Theatre & English, Thais’ TV credits include “The Bold & The Beautiful” (CBS) and “While You Were Breeding” (coming to Freeform). Favorite lead roles onstage include Miranda in El Huracán (GableStage), Nina in the world premiere of Things That Are Round (Rep Stage), and Celimene in A Misanthrope (Avant Bard).
Thais is the co-founder of Quien Te Manda Productions, a Latina-led production company dedicated to uplifting underrepresented voices in the film industry. She wrote and starred in QTM’s first film, Badass, which reached its fundraising goal in 48 hours and is slated for release in 2023.
Thais is named after the opera by Jules Massenet, inspired by her grandmother’s time as a singer in Cuba. Thais enjoys planing her next trip abroad, surfing in warm waters, and baking elaborate yet imperfect desserts.
VIEW RESUME
“Menendez’s ease in owning the space serves as her greatest asset, and proves that she can command an entire room with only a smile.”
-DC Theatre Scene
“Thais Menendez’s funny, nuanced, grounded depiction of Nina is a strength of “Things That Are Round...”
— The Washington Post
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