Actor, Writer and Filmmaker

Commercials, Short Films and Feature Films (drama and comedy), Television, Industrial Host, Video Brochures, Web Series and Voice Over (including commercials, audio plays, animation and feature film and Spanish telenovela dubbing.)

Awards and Nominations

Erika was selected as the best overall lifestyle model and top ten actors in the 2013 AMTC nation-wide competition in Orlando. Her most recent web series “What The Church?” released last year, was selected as a finalist for “Best Comedy” at the NRB Dallas convention. She was nominated for best supporting actress for the 168 Film Festival multi-award winning film, “So Much More.”

Erika has produced, acted in and written two short films for one of the largest 48 Hour Film Festivals in the world, one of which was selected in the International Women’s Film Festival and the International Christian Film and Music Festival.

Her most current project the Proof of Concept she wrote, acted in and produced for the soon-to-be produced feature film was selected as a finalist for “Best Short Film” for the 2021 International Christian Film and Music Festival.

Check it Out

Check out Erika’s inspirational and entertaining posts on FaceBook and Instagram, her Youtube channel for her films and videos, including “Be My Guest with Erika Toraya” where she interviews prominent entertainment figures, and on Facebook Live for her “Keep Your Resolutions” monthly motivational videos.

For the Love of Theatre

Erika began her acting in the theatre. Included in the many San Diego theatre houses was the infamous San Diego Repertory Theatre for various performances including “The Odd Couple-Latino Style” starring Paul Rodriguez. At the Los Angeles Theatre Center the all star cast reunited for the acclaimed performance of Rodriguez’, “The Pitch.” Her most recent play “The Last Days,” (a re-telling of the most powerful love story) with several cast members starring in the hit series, “The Chosen.”