Honestly, if you’ve spent any time on the comedy side of the internet lately, you’ve probably seen Anna Garcia. She has that kind of face that makes you go, "Wait, was she the one in that one thing?" And the answer is usually yes.
She's not just another face in the crowd. From her breakout in big-budget Hollywood movies to some of the weirdest (and funniest) corners of streaming TV, Garcia is basically the definition of a "rising star" who actually deserves the title.
The Breakout: Fly Me to the Moon
Most people probably recognize her from her big-screen debut in Fly Me to the Moon (2024). It’s a massive Sony production starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, set against the backdrop of the 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing.
Anna plays Ruby Martin. Ruby is the sharp-witted assistant to Johansson’s character, Kelly Jones. She’s not just a background character, though. She’s the feminist, counter-culture artist who helps run the marketing schemes for NASA.
Interesting fact: Scarlett Johansson actually handpicked Anna for the role. After a month of silence following her audition, Anna had a chemistry read with Johansson and apparently crushed it. She’s talked about how she was so nervous she almost passed out, but their on-screen dynamic feels incredibly natural. It’s one of those roles where the "sidekick" actually feels like a real person with their own life and opinions—mostly her hatred for Richard Nixon.
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That One Episode of Your Favorite Show
Before she was rubbing elbows with A-listers, Anna Garcia was doing the grind. She’s popped up in some of the most iconic sitcoms of the last decade.
If you’re a fan of Superstore, you might remember her as K-Fai. It was a guest spot in the episode "Customer Safari" (Season 5). She plays a friend of Cheyenne’s who gets dragged into a game the employees are playing to find the "weirdest" customers. It’s a small role, but her deadpan delivery when she mentions she’s only heard of Brett (and not the self-obsessed Mateo) is gold.
She also made it onto It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. That was actually her first-ever TV gig. She got to do improv for hours with Danny DeVito, which is a hell of a way to start a career. She also had a guest spot on Hacks, playing a character in a scene that most fans of the show immediately clocked because, well, she’s just very good at being memorable in short bursts.
The TV Resume Highlights
- Fly Me to the Moon (2024): Ruby Martin (Feature film debut)
- Die Hart (Season 3): Series regular alongside Kevin Hart
- Hacks: Guest appearance
- Superstore: K-Fai
- Party Down: Guest role in the reboot
- It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Early career guest spot
- Bunk'd: Guest appearance
The Dropout and TikTok Connection
If you don't watch network TV, you might know her from Dropout (formerly CollegeHumor). She is a recurring face on Game Changer, Make Some Noise, and Very Important People.
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This is where her improv background from the Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) really shines. On Very Important People, she plays these absurd, fully-realized characters that make host Vic Michaelis break character. It’s chaotic. It’s brilliant.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, like everyone else who was bored, she started posting on TikTok. She ended up gaining over 200,000 followers by just being weird and funny. She’s called the stint "sorta embarrassing" in interviews, but it clearly helped cement her as a comedic force to watch.
What's Next for Anna Garcia?
The momentum isn't slowing down. She’s a series regular in the third season of Die Hart on Roku, which stars Kevin Hart and features heavy hitters like Kathryn Hahn and J.K. Simmons.
She also writes her own material. She’s worked with her writing partner Jetta Juriansz on various scripts and used to have a YouTube series called The Pembrook Brothers.
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She’s at that tipping point. You know, that stage where an actor moves from "the funny girl in that one scene" to "the person who carries the whole show." Based on the fact that she can hold her own against both Danny DeVito and Scarlett Johansson, it’s pretty clear she’s here for the long haul.
Finding Her Work
If you want to catch her best stuff right now, start with Fly Me to the Moon for the "Hollywood" version of her, then go down the Dropout rabbit hole for the pure, unhinged comedy. Check out the Very Important People episodes especially. They show off her range better than any standard sitcom ever could.
Keep an eye on her credits in 2026. She’s likely to pop up in more lead roles as people realize just how much of a "scene stealer" she actually is.
Go watch Fly Me to the Moon on streaming platforms like Apple TV+ or buy/rent it on Amazon. If you want the improv side, a Dropout subscription is the way to go.