Maryela Gussi-Schwartz was born in Mexico City in 1967. Maryela is a multifaceted artist who has been painting her whole life. Her art flows between abstract and surreal. Maryela studied Interior Design in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, and has taken several art classes since her arrival to New York City in 1995. She is also and avid knitter and crocheter.
She won the New York State Hispanic Heritage Month art contest in 1997. Her pastel drawing depicting the roots, culture and colors of a Hispanic Family.
In 2024 she made her acting debut with NYC players.