Elyssa Davalos
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Elyssa Davalos is a former American actress and producer who has graced the screen for four decades. She has appeared in many movies and TV series such as Good Against Evil, Diagnosis Murder, and Tycus.
In addition to this, Davalos belongs to a well-known family. She is the daughter of the late American actor Richard Davalos. Similarly, her sister Dominique Davalos is a singer and musician who is currently in the rock band Dogs and Diamonds.
Is Elyssa Davalos Married?
Elyssa Davalos was married to photographer Jeff Dunas. Elyssa and Jeff tied the knot in 1981. Dunas is a well-known photographer who takes portraits of musicians and entertainers.
Davalos and Dunas however separated in 1988. Yes, the former husband and wife duo remained married for only 7 years. Following their divorce, Elyssa is not known to be romantically linked with anyone.
Now, Dunas's former wife keeps her romantic life a secret like Slavitza Jovan. Maybe Elyssa is single or might be in a relationship with her love partner.
Who Is Elyssa Davalos Daughter?
Elyssa Davalos shares a daughter with her former husband, Jeff Dunas. Davalos welcomed her daughter, Alexa Davalos, on May 28, 1982 in Paris. It is a year after Elyssa's marriage to Jeff.
Alexa walked in the footsteps of her mother and is now an actress who has 18 credits as an actor on her IMDb profile. She has made her appearance in movies like Diagnosis Murder, Promise Land, and so on.
Elyssa raised her daughter in France and Italy before Alexa settled in New York. Alexa said, "I tend to curse in French more often than I do in English."
The 170 cm tall, Alexa, has been married to Josh Stewart since 2019. Josh is an American actor who is best known as Holt McLaren in the FX TV series Dirt.
Insight Elyssa Davalos Net Worth
Elyssa Davalos has an estimated net worth of $1 Million which is similar to Denise Gordy. The American actress Davalos remained active in the movie industry for four decades. During this time, Elyssa appeared in many commercially successful and hit movies.
Davalos has 48 credits as an actress on her IMDb profile. Besides acting, she also briefly worked as a producer and a writer. Good Against Evil, Diagnosis Murder, and Tycus, are some of Elyssa's movies.
Elyssa was born into a well-off family. So, she has enjoyed a comfortable lifestyle ever since her birth. Her daughter, Alexa Davalos, is a millionaire and has a net worth of $4 Million.
Elyssa Davalos Movies Venture
Elyssa Davalos's movie venture started in 1973. Her debut role was Paula Kelly in the movie The Student Teachers. She also appeared in the 1976 TV series Charlie's Angels.
Davalos mostly portrayed the role of a tough and independent woman. She had a recurring role as Richard Dean Anderson's love interest Nikki Carpenter in the original MacGyver.
MacGyver actress left acting in 2013. Her last onscreen appearance was in 2013's movie Chihuahua Too! Her outstanding acting talent captivated the hearts of many audiences.
Elyssa Davalos Bio: Age & Parents
MacGyver actress, Elyssa Davalos was born on May 30, 1959 in Canoga Park, Los Angeles, California. As per her birthdate, Davalos is in her mid-60s in terms of age.
Davalos is the daughter of the late actor Richard Davalos and his wife Ellen Van Der Hoeven. She is the first child of her daughter and spends most of her time admiring her father's work.
Elyssa's father, Richard, passed away on March 8, 2016, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, California. Meanwhile, Davalos's mother, Ellen, has kept a low profile like her.
Know About Elyssa Davalos's Sister
Elyssa Davalos has a younger sister named Dominique Davalos. Dominique was born on November 5, 1965, and is six years younger than Elyssa.
Although Davalos's sister has also some acting credits, she is more into music. In fact, Dominique is a rock singer and bass player. She was in the band Dominatrix whose music video single The Dominatrix Sleeps Tonight was considered too racy for its time and was in controversy.
Davalos is currently in the all-female rock band, Dogs and Diamonds. It is a band from Austin, Texas, and has released albums like Diamond Dogs, I Wanna Be A Dog, and so on.
Why Did Elyssa Davalos Leave MacGyver?
Elyssa Davalos has not mentioned any specific reason for leaving the TV series MacGyver. However, it appears she did not continue her role as Nikki Carpenter for personal reasons. related to family and the challenges of filming in Vancouver, British Columbia.
According to Orlando Sentinel Elyssa mentioned it was tough for her to be away from her young daughter, who was already in school in Los Angeles. Davalos preferred to be closer to home as it made it difficult for her to balance work and family life.
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