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Adrienne “Dri” Hernaez (She/Her) is an actor pursuing work in Theatre, Film, and TV, she is determined to continually represent and tell stories about the experience and culture as a Filipino-American. Professional credits include: The Heart Sellers at TheatreWorks Colorado Springs, The Heart Sellers and Poor Clare at the Unicorn Theatre, Gulag Girls with Rising Tide Productions in the 2024 KC Fringe Fest; Emma, Cyrano De Bergerac, Peter Pan & Wendy and A Christmas Carol with the Kansas City Repertory Theatre. Film experience includes feature film: Once I Was Engaged playing Leilani (2021). Her Educational credits include a Masters in Fine Arts degree (M.F.A) in Acting and Directing from the University of Missouri - Kansas City Conservatory 2024 and the Labyrinth Theatre Intensive Ensemble in 2022.
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Dri is a Filipino-American actress born and raised in the Bay Area in California. As an actress, she pursues productions in Theatre, Film, Television, and Commercials. As an artist, she pursues open collaboration and creation with fellow artists and creators alike. She is drawn to stories that allow the audience to learn and understand more of the Filipino and Filipino-American culture and experience and that can open minds to different types of perspectives. She revels in comedic characters, but also enjoys the emotional depth and work that is required for dramatic roles.
Her favorite role that she’s been able to create within is a character named Luna in the play The Heart Sellers written by Lloyd Suh. This character mirrored many experiences that her family experienced as immigrants from the Philippines. This play allowed her to showcase her comedic skills, but also gave her an opportunity to delve into the emotionally complex character work that was required to fully embody Luna. Dri hopes to be able to continue to embody these types of complex and fun characters in the future.
As an artist, she hopes to create safe spaces for vulnerable exploration in the room. She is a participating advocate for consent based creation with fellow cast mates and invites the need for intimacy coordination and collaboration in any process. She loves to be in community and joy with other artists and hopes to continue to spread understanding, empathy, and joy with each process and production she is able to be in.
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Theatre:
Dri aspires to continue to play lead and supporting characters for comedic and dramatic plays. Some theaters that she hopes to be able to work with include: The Guthrie Theater, Berkeley Repertory Theater, EastWest Players, Theatre Mu, The Steppenwolf Theatre, The Goodman Theatre, Portland Center Stage, and Theatre Squared to name a few.
Film & TV:
Dri hopes to be able to work in sitcom and dramatic productions in Film and TV. Some shows that have a similar style that she is interested in are: SuperStore, St. Denis Medical, Chicago Med, Pen15, Abbot Elementary, Kim’s Convenience Store, and The Office to name a few of her favorites.
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Height - 5'3"
Weight - 185 lbs.
Hair Color - Dark Brown
Eye Color - Dark Brown
Bra size - 38C
Shirt Size - L
Pant Size - 12
Dress Size - 10-12
Shoe Size - 7.5-8 Women's (Wide feet)
Age Range for Roles: 16-20; 20s; 30s
