Marilyn Avila (born January 3, 1949) is a former Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives.

She first won office in the 2006 election,[3] and she represented the state's 40th house district from 2007 until 2017.

In 2018, she attempted to make a comeback for her old seat, but she lost again to John.

She chaired the Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services,[4] Commerce and Job Development Subcommittee on Science and Technology,[5] Unemployment Fraud Task Force.

[7] Her professional career includes working as a chemist for HanesBrands, Inc., for the public policy think tank John Locke Foundation and hairstyling salon owner.