Spy Kids Carmen Cortez star Alexa PenaVega looks unrecognisable from film as she strips off to a bik

ALEXA PenaVega looks unrecognisable more than two decades after starring in the Spy Kids films. The 34-year-old shot to fame as Carmen Cortez in the franchise, which focused on two kids who get involved with the family spy business.

ALEXA PenaVega looks unrecognisable more than two decades after starring in the Spy Kids films.

The 34-year-old shot to fame as Carmen Cortez in the franchise, which focused on two kids who get involved with the family spy business.

But these days Alexa's life couldn't be more different to filming scenes with Daryl Sabara, who played her on-screen brother Juni.

In new snaps shared on Instagram she can be seen hanging out on a boat with husband Carlos during a rare break from their three kids, sons Ocean and Kingston and daughter Rio.

One photo shows Alexa looking incredible in a pink bikini as she takes a tip in the onboard hot tub.

The actress gets playful in another, this time donning a blue two piece and licking Carlos' face.

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She later urged her followers to indulge in time away from their kids.

Sharing another photo of her and Carlos, Alexa said: "BEST. WEEK. EVER! Seriously đŸ˜€

"Ok! Couples out there…listen up! This is your reminder that you need to put your relationship first! It has become so hard to be present with one another. 

"Too many distractions! Even if it's for one day - drop everything - get away - and just have intentional time with your spouse. Trust us! 

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"We get it. Leaving your kids seems Impossible!! But they will be fine! The stronger your relationship is - the stronger you will be for them as parents."

Since appearing the Spy Kids franchise, Alexa has continued to act and most recently voiced the character of Charlotte in Nickelodeon series The Casagrandes.

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