Paula Garcés Inspires Fantasy Video Game Character

By Michael Lopez

Colombian-American actress Paula Garcés certainly seems to have a lot of range these days. She’s had leading roles in outrageous comedies like the Harold and Kumar movies, heavy dramas like The Shield, and now fantasy video games like The Heroes of Newerth (HoN).

Since its release nearly a year ago, Newerth has received more than 12 million downloads. Sure, fans say they love it for its role-playing challenges, otherworldly locales and magical warriors, but we think there’s one other element helping keep those gamers logged in — Paula’s lookalike character, Aluna!

Actually inspired by Garcés, Paula brings more to the staff-wielding heroine than a chipper voice.

"I wanted to bring the Aluna character to new mediums and HoN is a perfect fit," Garcés explained. "The HoN fans will appreciate Aluna's unique story and welcome her as a hero in the game."

And welcome Aluna they have. Already profiled on Curse.com, the character possesses plenty of unique abilities, such as emerald lightning, power throw and déjà vu, which allows players to travel to different points in time.

Aluna’s increased HoN popularity has also persuaded her alter ego to hit the road for a few video game conventions. Paula is scheduled to appear this week at the Game Developer’s Conference in San Francisco.

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