Melissa Barrera Biography
Born Melissa Barrera Martinez, Melissa Barrera is a Mexican actress and singer. The actress began with roles in the telenovelas Siempre tuya Acapulco, Tanto Amor as well as Netflix produced series Club de Cuervos. In addtion, Barrera gained further recognition for her lead role in the Starz drama series Vida.
Melissa Barrera Age|Birthday
Barrera was born on July 4, 1990. Therefore, she is 31 years old as of 2022 and celebrates her birthday on the 4th of July every year.
Melissa Barrera Height|Weight
Barrera’s height is 5 feet 7 inches (approximately 170 centimeters). Moreover, he weighs 60 kilograms.
Melissa Barrera Family
Barrera was born in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon Mexico to her parents Rossana Martinez (mother) and Tomas (father). In addition, she has three siblings, all sisters (younger).
Melissa Barrera Husband
In February 2019, the actress married her longtime boyfriend and musical artist Paco Zazueta. Barrera first met Paco o the set of La Academia in 2011, and performed a redition of Enrique Iglesias “Cuando Me Enamoro” for its fourth episode. Shortly, the pair started dating in September 2011 and announced engagement via Instagram in June 2017.
Melissa Barrera Education
Barrera attended the American School Foundation of Monterrey. Moreover, she joined New York University Tisch School of the Arts and studied musical theatre.
Melissa Barrera Career
Music
Barrera appeared in the American School Foundation of Monterrey school’s musical productions including MUN’s Voices, Aida, Grease, and Footloose. Melissa’s television debut on the Mexican reality shows La Academia in 2011 where she showed off her talent for singing. In addition, in 2013, the actress was part of the duet Melissa y Sebastian with whom she recorded her first album and had her first top ten radio hit with their debut single “Mamma Maria”. Additionally, this was a cover of Ricchi e Poveri’s song from the 1980s. Furthermore, in 2015, Barrera recorded the theme song “Volver a caer” alongside the Mexican singer Kalimba, for her telenovela Tanto Amor.
Acting
Barrera participated in the film L for Leisure in 2010 while still at New York University. Moreover, she participated in both La Mujer de Judas and La Otra Cara del Alma in 2012. Additionally, Melissa’s first starring role in the telenovela Siempre tuya Acapulco. In 2015, the actress starred in the last telenovela Tanto Amor. Moreover, she was cast in the lead role of Lyn on the Starz drama series Vida in 2018.
Additionally, Melissa was cast as Sam Carpenter in the Fifth Scream film in August 2020. Similarly, she also starred as Vanessa, an aspiring fashion designer and love interest of the narrator, Usnavi in 2021.
Other projects
Furthermore, the actress was cast in a musical film adaptation based n the novella Carmen in November 2019. Similarly, Melissa was cast in the title role of Carmen.
Filmography
Film
2014 – L for Leisure
2016 – Manual de principiantes para ser presidente, El Hotel
2018 – Sacudete las penas, Dos Veces Tu
2021 – In the Heights
2022 – Scream, Bed Rest
TBA – Carmen
Television
2011 – La Academia
2012 – La mujer de Judas
2012-2013 – La otra cara del alma
2014 – Simpre tuya Acapulco
2015 – Tato amor
2016-2017 – Perseguidos
2017 – Club de Cuervos
2018-2020 – Vida
2020 – Acting for a Cause
Music videos
2021 – Say Less by Anthony Ramos
Awards
2022 Satellite Awards nominated for In the Heights under the Category of Best Actress in a Motion Picture Comedy or Musical
Melissa Barrera Net Worth
Barrera’s net worth ranges between $1 million and $6 million.
