Erika Maya Eleniak was born on September 29, 1969 in the Los Angeles suburb of Glendale, California. She is the eldest daughter in a family of four girls and one boy. Erika began her acting career at the age of 10, starring in numerous productions for television, film, commercials
and theater. Her first film role was in the science fiction blockbuster E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), by Steven Spielberg. Her film credit given was "Pretty Girl". Erika was spotted by a talent scout working for Steven Spielberg in a performer's audition showcase. Erika's mother was very determined for Erika to have a normal childhood and finish school, so Erika worked a couple of jobs a year throughout childhood and adolescence, until after graduating from
high school.
Erika has been an acting coach for many years and also worked with children in recovery for substance abuse and behavioral issues ,using acting as a form of therapy. Erika is very passionate in her many roles as Mom ,Actor, Coach, and now, as the Writer ,Co-Producer and Host of the Podcast: The Spiritual Alchemy Podcast with Erika.
