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'''Maya Herrera''' is an [[evolved human]] from [[Santo Domingo]] who made her way to [[New York City]] to meet [[Chandra Suresh]] in hopes that he could help her with her [[Poison emission|ability]], which she believed to be a curse. She was originally on the run with her now deceased [[Alejandro|brother]] because they were both wanted for accidental murder. She lived with [[Mohinder]], waiting for a way to get rid of her ability until he attacked her as a result of his [[Mohinder's ability|ability]] so she got [[Arthur|someone else]] to [[power absorption|do the job]]. She now lives in New Jersey trying to live a normal life.
'''Maya Herrera''' is an [[evolved human]] from [[Santo Domingo]] who made her way to [[New York City]] to meet [[Chandra Suresh]] in hopes that he could help her with her [[Poison emission|ability]], which she believed to be a curse. She was originally on the run with her now deceased [[Alejandro|brother]] because they were both wanted for accidental murder. She lived with [[Mohinder]], waiting for a way to get rid of her ability until he attacked her as a result of his [[Mohinder's ability|ability]], so she got [[Arthur|someone else]] to [[power absorption|do the job]]. She now lives in New Jersey trying to lead a normal life.


==Character History==
==Character History==
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On the back of a truck taking [[Alejandro]] and Maya north, Maya reads chapter 5 of [[Chandra Suresh]]'s book, ''[[Activating Evolution]]''. While their desired destination is [[Brooklyn]], the truck driver says he can only go as far as [[San Cristobal]].
On the back of a truck taking [[Alejandro]] and Maya north, Maya reads chapter 5 of [[Chandra Suresh]]'s book, ''[[Activating Evolution]]''. While their desired destination is [[Brooklyn]], the truck driver says he can only go as far as [[San Cristobal]].


===[[Four Months Later...]]===
===[[Season Two]]===
{{season summary|season=Two}}
Maya and [[Alejandro]] are running from border patrol and they finally lose them in a small home. Maya admits that she is too tired from running and if they get caught people will [[death|die]]. Alejandro replies by saying that people will only die if they stop running. He then says they will be in America soon and they will find the answers they need there. The siblings continue to run. Maya and Alejandro fix a deal with a [[Coyote|man]] who drives people close to the American border. They argue over whether Maya sits in the front with the driver scum or with Alejandro. Eventually the car stops and the driver scams Alejandro and twists his deal. Alejandro then punches the driver but the driver points a gun and then punches him back. Maya is taken by the driver and [[Hulk|his friend]] and Maya screams that they have no idea what they're doing. Later when Alejandro finds the truck everyone is dead with black eyes that bled at one point. Maya is crying on the side of the truck.
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===[[Season Three]]===
[[Image:Empathy 2.JPG|thumb|left|Maya is told she carries something black inside by a [[curandera]].]]
{{season summary|season=Three}}
===[[Lizards]]===
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Alejandro and [[Maya]] arrive at the home of [[Nidia]], a family friend in Guatemala who also helps people cross the border into Mexico. While waiting for night to make the crossing, [[curandera|another woman]] waiting there claims to be a healer and tries to cure Maya. She appears to sense a terrible blackness inside Maya, pronounces her cursed, and refuses to be in a group with her crossing the border.

That night, they attempt the crossing into Mexico. When border guards start searching in the area, Maya and Nidia become separated from Alejandro. Distressed by the situation, Maya's eyes start to [[Maya's ability|leak black fluid]]. She tells Nidia to run, but the border guide soon sheds black tears of her own and collapses. Alejandro catches up and comforts his sister. He holds Maya's hands, and the black tears on her face become clear, his own eyes becoming dark. His power also revives Nidia, who declares that Alejandro and Maya are evil and runs away.

===[[Kindred]]===
Maya and [[Alejandro]] are still in [[Mexico]], only a few days from the border. Alejandro is worried for Maya so he tries to get them a car by breaking open the window of a Cadillac. [[Garcia|A cop]] sees them and chases them. Eventually, Maya and Alejandro try to jump a fence, but Alejandro is caught and arrested.

Later, Maya tries to get Alejandro from the [[Mexican police station|police station]] by pleading and trying to make the cop feel guilty. After failed attempts, she explains that she is a murderer. She then uses [[Maya's ability|her power]] and causes the two cops and [[Derek]] to collapse. Maya breaks Alejandro out and he uses his power to heal her and everyone else. Derek asks to go with them because he has a car. The three run to his [[Nissan Rogue|car]], and drive away.

===[[The Kindness of Strangers]]===
Maya and [[Alejandro]] are driving through the Mexican desert when they spot a body on the road in front of them. Rushing out of their car, they turn the body over, presuming it is dead--it is [[Sylar]], and when they see he is alive, they take him with them on their journey.

Maya shows Sylar [[Activating Evolution|Chandra's book]], and Sylar tells her that he too is on his way to [[New York City, NY|New York]]. Sylar tells Maya that he has read the book, knows Suresh, and can take them to him. When Sylar introduces himself as "Gabriel Gray", Maya remarks that it is "like the angel", believing that this is a sign from God that they are on the right path.

They stop to buy a newspaper, and Sylar asks Maya if the mugshot on the front of the paper is them, and despite being told by [[Alejandro|her brother]] not to tell the truth, she does, but says that she did not mean it to happen. Crying, [[Maya's ability|her power]] manifests again, also affecting Sylar. Alejandro uses [[Alejandro's ability|his ability]] to heal her. Sylar then drives away, using the keys he has stolen from [[Derek]] (whom he has killed).

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===[[The Line]]===
Maya, [[Alejandro]], and [[Sylar]] continue towards America. Sylar comments on [[Maya's ability|her ability]], but Maya tells him she has [[Maya's victims|killed many people]] because of it. Sylar tells her of some of his previously working abilities like [[telekinesis]] and [[enhanced hearing]], and claims he needs [[Chandra|Dr. Suresh]]'s help to get them back. When she asks why he wants his abilities, he tells her that he wants to be special. [[Alejandro]] wakes up and tells Maya to stop at the next gas station to find a coyote, but Maya tells him that they cannot leave Sylar behind. She tells Sylar that they will not leave him, and tells him that she is glad they found him.

When they finally get to the border, they find an opening. When the trio pass through, they are surrounded by a [[Citizen's Border Patrol]]. Sylar tells Maya to drive around. While the Border Patrol harasses the twins and Sylar, Alejandro and Sylar begin to yell at Maya, which upsets her. Her eyes turn black and the men fall down as Sylar holds Alejandro back from using [[Alejandro's ability|his ability]], allowing them to escape.

Safely within the U.S., Alejandro and Sylar fight, and Maya separates the two. Maya tells her brother she had to do what she did because it was necessary. Alejandro calls her a killer, blaming Sylar. Alejandro then tells Maya that she needs to pick between him and Sylar. She tells him that she needs both of them. Alejandro says he will stay, but he will not save Sylar again.

===[[Four Months Ago...]]===
[[Image:Powers maya first black tear.jpg|thumb|right|Maya cries her first [[Poison emission|black tear]].]]
In [[Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic]], [[Alejandro]] marries [[Gloria]]. Maya discovers the bride making love with her [[Gilberto|ex-boyfriend]] from two years prior. Maya wishes the girl dead and, as her [[Maya's ability|powers]] first manifest, kills everyone at the wedding except for Alejandro.

Months later, Alejandro tracks Maya to a [[Venezuelan convent|convent]] in [[Zulia, Venezuela]]. He turns her over to the [[Sheriff Gonzalez|sheriff]], but her power manifests again and the policeman falls to the ground. Alejandro holds her tight and discovers that he can [[Alejandro's ability|reverse the effects of her power]]. Alejandro notices the policeman stirring and they escape from the town together.

===[[Truth & Consequences]]===
[[Sylar]] and Maya sit by [[Cook Lake, VA]]. Sylar tries to get Maya to learn how to control her [[power]]. He starts to make Maya angry by telling her how much her brother, [[Alejandro]], hates her because Maya killed [[Gloria]] and Alejandro gave up his life for Maya. Even though Maya claims it was an accident, she gets emotional, and begins to [[Maya's ability|cry black tears]]. However, at Sylar's urging, Maya manages to take control of her ability.

Maya rushes into the house to inform Alejandro of what she just did. However, Alejandro tells Maya that he found out that Sylar is actually a murderer who killed [[Virginia Gray|his own mother]]. Maya is at first in denial about it until Sylar admits it. He spins Maya a story about his mother disowning him because of his abilities, and how he was forced to defend himself against her. Maya believes it and moves closer to Sylar. Frustrated, Alejandro leaves the room, returning later to confront Sylar.

Sylar knocks Alejandro to the ground before stabbing him several times in the chest, killing him. Sylar lets Maya think Alejandro has gone off alone. Maya then leaves to [[New York, NY|New York]] with Sylar to find [[Mohinder|Suresh]]. Maya stands with Sylar in [[Mohinder's apartment]] as Sylar talks on the phone with the geneticist.

===[[Powerless]]===
Maya is cooking breakfast for [[Sylar]] when [[Mohinder]] arrives at his home. When Mohinder tells Maya that Sylar is a killer, she misunderstands, thinking that Mohinder is referring to the accidental death of Sylar's [[Virginia Gray|mother]]. When Sylar takes Mohinder at gunpoint, Mohinder tells Maya that Sylar is a "monster." Distressed, Maya activates her [[Maya's ability|ability]], which affects Mohinder, Sylar, and [[Molly]]. Unwilling to kill the man who could cure her and an innocent girl, Maya deactivates her ability. Sylar forces them all to [[Isaac's loft|Mohinder's lab]] at gunpoint, making Maya and Molly sit down on a bed while Mohinder treats him. Maya tells Molly about her brother [[Alejandro]]. When Molly offers to [[clairvoyance|find]] him, she says that he "isn't anywhere," meaning that he is dead. Enraged, she tries to attack Sylar, only to be shot. To make sure that it works, Sylar has Mohinder use [[rapid cell regeneration|Claire's blood]] on Maya, successfully reviving her.

[[Image:Maya_Mohinder.jpg|thumb|left|Maya tries to convince [[Mohinder]] to destroy the [[formula]].]]
===[[The Second Coming]]===
As [[Mohinder]] opens the door to his apartment, Maya attacks him in fear he is [[Sylar]]. Realizing it's Mohinder, Maya begins to question if he will ever find a cure to rid her of [[Poison emission|her ability]]. He claims that there is no way to rid Maya of it, enraging her. Her power activates, starting to kill Mohinder, but she realizes what is happening and suppresses it. Questioning her about what happened, Mohinder realizes that powers are activated by adrenaline. He extracts some from her for examination. Later, after running some tests, he creates a serum that he believes will give [[abilities]] to non-powered humans. Frustrated with the results that opposed her wishes, Maya storms off, saying the serum should be destroyed.

===[[The Butterfly Effect]]===
Entering [[Isaac's loft|Mohinder's lab]] the next day to apologize, Maya finds a changed Mohinder, who is diplaying a new attitude along with superhuman abilities. Mohinder guarantees that he is okay and that -- having found a way to grant abilities to the non-powered -- he will certainly be able to find a way to take powers away. The changed Mohinder then passionately kisses Maya and they sleep together.

===[[I Am Become Death]]===
Maya gets more and more concerned about [[Mohinder]]'s refusal to leave his [[Isaac's loft|lab]]. She is currently unaware that the serum has negative side effects.

=== [[Angels and Monsters]] ===
Maya comes back to [[Isaac's loft|Mohinder's lab]] and shows him a missing poster of his [[Mark Spatney|neighbor]]. When she notices a trail of blood in the lab, she quickly leaves. Later, Maya returns while [[Mohinder]] is out, and she finds his neighbor cocooned to the wall, as she is trying to free him, Mohinder returns and she hides underneath a gurney. When Mohinder realizes she is there, she activates [[Poison emission|her ability]]. She stops before killing him and he attacks her, and then [[cocoon]]s her to the wall.

===[[Dying of the Light]]===
Maya remains cocooned in Mohinder's hive.

===[[Eris Quod Sum]]===
[[Image:Ability Absorption.jpg|thumb|right|Maya finally has her ability [[Power absorption|taken from her]].]]
Maya is taken to Pinehearst by [[Mohinder]]. After [[Arthur]] takes her [[poison emission|ability]], she tells Mohinder to leave her alone. Later, she talks to Mohinder, stating that she wants to start over and make amends with her previous life.

===[[The Eclipse, Part 1]]===
[[Mohinder]] looks up Maya's information on a [[Pinehearst]] computer. He finds [[Maya's apartment|her address]] and phone number in Montville, New Jersey.

===[[The Eclipse, Part 2]]===
Maya is in [[Maya's apartment|her apartment]] in New Jersey when she hears [[Mohinder]] knock on her door. She goes to answer it but no one is there. She sees a piece of paper with her address laying on the floor, in Mohinder's handwriting. She is unaware that Mohinder, his [[Mohinder's ability|mutation]] returning after the end of the [[eclipse]], is hiding around the corner. She goes back inside and he leaves.

===[[Graphic Novel:Libertad]]===
Maya goes to the [[Angry Skunk Bar]], in hopes of receiving a new identity, but she argues over the price of the service with [[Misha]] and the other [[black-haired trafficker|trafficker]]. She says she [[Ability loss|no longer does any tricks]]. Later, she reveals that [[Rebel]] told her to come to this place. She plans to meet with the two traffickers, along with [[Angie]] and [[Harmon]], that night. But, the plan is ruined when armed men are at the rendezvous point. Maya tells Angie and Harmon to get away from there and to lay low. The three go their separate ways.

===[[Graphic Novel:The Natural Order of Things]]===
Maya is remembered by [[Mohinder]] as a victim of his horrible actions under the influence of his [[Mohinder's ability|mutated ability]].


===[[Episode:Upon This Rock|Upon This Rock]]===
===[[Episode:Upon This Rock|Upon This Rock]]===
Maya's name appears in [[Noah Bennet|Noah]]'s [[Noah's files|files]].
Maya's name appears in [[Noah Bennet|Noah]]'s [[Noah's files|files]].

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==[[Heroes Evolutions]]==
===[[Operation Bad Blood]] and [[Operation Splinter]]===
In [[Operation Bad Blood#Chapter 201|chapter 1 of Operation Bad Blood]] and [[Operation Splinter]] in the [[iStory]], Primatech and Pinehearst both learn that Maya Herrera is the [[Kill Squad]]'s next target.

In [[Operation Bad Blood#Chapter 202|chapter 2 of Operation Bad Blood]] and [[Operation Splinter#Chapter 102|Operation Splinter]] in the iStory, Primatech and Pinehearst both learn that [[Ricardo Silva|Red Eye]] plans to ambush the Kill Squad when it goes after Maya. In Operation Bad Blood, the Pinehearst contracted player infiltrates the Kill Squad in New York City as it prepares to go after Maya.

In [[Operation Bad Blood#Chapter 203|chapter 3 of Operation Bad Blood]] and [[Operation Splinter#Chapter 103|Operation Splinter]] in the iStory, Primatech and the Kill Squad both learn that Maya has an apartment in [[New York, NY|New York City]] and pay her apartment building a visit.


==[[Evolved Human]] [[Poison emission|Abilities]]==
==[[Evolved Human]] [[Poison emission|Abilities]]==
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When Alejandro finds Maya after she is kidnapped by some [[Coyote|"coyotes"]], everyone else in the truck has died; their eyes have spilled black tears.
When Alejandro finds Maya after she is kidnapped by some [[Coyote|"coyotes"]], everyone else in the truck has died; their eyes have spilled black tears.


Maya's virulent ability manifests when she begins leaking black liquid from the eyes. Then, [[Nidia|her guide]] to cross the border dies just like the coyotes. However, [[Alejandro]] is somehow able to reverse the condition, by gripping Maya's hands tight and praying. The guide comes back to life and flees, and all the black liquid returns to [[Alejandro]]'s eyes (''[[Lizards]]''). [[Maya]] later learns to reverse the effects of her ability without [[Alejandro's ability]]. (''[[Truth & Consequences]]'')
Maya's virulent ability manifests when she begins leaking black liquid from the eyes. Then, [[Nidia|her guide]] to cross the border dies just like the coyotes. However, [[Alejandro]] is somehow able to reverse the condition, by gripping Maya's hands tight and praying. The guide comes back to life and flees, and all the black liquid is absorbed into [[Alejandro]]'s eyes (''[[Lizards]]''). [[Maya]] later learns to reverse the effects of her ability without [[Alejandro's ability]]. (''[[Truth & Consequences]]'')


At long last, [[Maya]]'s ability is [[Ability loss|taken]] away by [[Arthur Petrelli]]. (''[[Eris Quod Sum]]'')
At long last, [[Maya]]'s ability is [[Ability loss|taken]] away by [[Arthur Petrelli]]. (''[[Eris Quod Sum]]'')

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==[[Heroes Reborn App]]==
Prior to ''[[Heroes Reborn]]'' starting, the {{Heroes Reborn app}} was released with a video summary of Maya's history. The summary included:
* Ability: [[poison emission]]
* At [[Alejandro's wedding|her brother's wedding]], Maya Herrera discovers a terrible secret -- and a terrible [[power]]. {{epp|208}}
* Maya is taken with [[Sylar]], until she learns he killed [[Alejandro|her brother]]. {{epp|211}}
* Cursed with a [[poison emission|toxic power]], Maya turns to geneticist [[Mohinder Suresh]]. {{epp|302}}
* Maya makes a haunting discovery: Suresh is experimenting on himself and others. {{epp|305}}
* Maya finds relief when [[Arthur Petrelli]] [[power absorption|takes her powers]]. {{epp|307}}


=={{MQ}}==
=={{MQ}}==

Latest revision as of 18:52, 16 March 2016

Maya Herrera
Portrayed by Dania Ramírez
First appearance Four Months Later...
In-story stats
Known ability Poison emission (lost)
Gender
Home New York, NY,
Montville, NJ,
formerly Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Residences 6619 Mayfleet Avenue #305 Montville, New Jersey;
Apartment in New York City
Significant others formerly Sylar,
formerly Mohinder Suresh
Siblings Alejandro Herrera (fraternal twin brother, deceased)
Other relatives Gloria Herrera (sister-in-law, deceased)

Maya Herrera is an evolved human from Santo Domingo who made her way to New York City to meet Chandra Suresh in hopes that he could help her with her ability, which she believed to be a curse. She was originally on the run with her now deceased brother because they were both wanted for accidental murder. She lived with Mohinder, waiting for a way to get rid of her ability until he attacked her as a result of his ability, so she got someone else to do the job. She now lives in New Jersey trying to lead a normal life.

Character History

Graphic Novel:Maya y Alejandro

On the back of a truck taking Alejandro and Maya north, Maya reads chapter 5 of Chandra Suresh's book, Activating Evolution. While their desired destination is Brooklyn, the truck driver says he can only go as far as San Cristobal.

Season Two

For an episode-by-episode summary, see Maya Herrera: Season Two History.

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Season Three

For an episode-by-episode summary, see Maya Herrera: Season Three History.

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Upon This Rock

Maya's name appears in Noah's files.

Evolved Human Abilities

Maya and Alejandro both seem to believe that Maya is responsible for causing the deaths of people around them. They believe that they need to get to New York, where there is a doctor who can help her. Since they have been reading a copy of Activating Evolution, they are presumably seeking Chandra Suresh. (Four Months Later...)

When Alejandro finds Maya after she is kidnapped by some "coyotes", everyone else in the truck has died; their eyes have spilled black tears.

Maya's virulent ability manifests when she begins leaking black liquid from the eyes. Then, her guide to cross the border dies just like the coyotes. However, Alejandro is somehow able to reverse the condition, by gripping Maya's hands tight and praying. The guide comes back to life and flees, and all the black liquid is absorbed into Alejandro's eyes (Lizards). Maya later learns to reverse the effects of her ability without Alejandro's ability. (Truth & Consequences)

At long last, Maya's ability is taken away by Arthur Petrelli. (Eris Quod Sum)

Heroes Reborn App

Prior to Heroes Reborn starting, the Heroes Reborn app was released with a video summary of Maya's history. The summary included:

Memorable Quotes

"Gabriel... like the angel!"

- Maya (to Sylar) (The Kindness of Strangers)


"¡Maya aléjate de él, él es un asesino! (Get away from him. He is a murderer!)"

"¡Yo soy una asesina! (I am a murderer!)"

- Alejandro, Maya (Truth & Consequences)


"You killed my brother!"

- Maya (to Sylar) (Powerless)


"¡Sucia! (You bitch!)"

- Maya (to Gloria) (Four Months Ago)


"You are different..."

- Maya (to Mohinder) (The Butterfly Effect)

Notes

  • Press releases have placed Maya and Alejandro in their mid-20s.

Trivia

See Also

Fan Theories

Please refer to Theory:Maya Herrera for fan-created theories and other speculation.


  Season Three Characters edit
Main

Claire Bennet • Noah Bennet • Maya Herrera • Ando Masahashi • Hiro Nakamura • Matt Parkman • Angela Petrelli • Nathan Petrelli • Peter Petrelli • Tracy Strauss • Mohinder Suresh • Sylar

Recurring

Analyst • Lyle Bennet • Sandra Bennet • Elle Bishop • Emile Danko • Eric Doyle • Flint Gordon, Jr. • Future Peter • Meredith Gordon • The Haitian • Knox • Daniel Linderman • Dr. Livitz • Daphne Millbrook • Rachel Mills • Adam Monroe • Mr. Muggles • Kaito Nakamura • Matt Parkman, Jr. • Maury Parkman • Arthur Petrelli • Mark Spatney • SWAT agent • Turtle • Usutu

See Also: Minor Characters • Season One Characters • Season Two Characters • Season Four Characters • Heroes Reborn Characters • Future Characters • Animals • Webisodes Characters •
Graphic Novel Characters • iStory Characters • Evolutions Characters • Book Characters • Unaired Characters • Cast
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