Melissa Barrera (born Melissa Barrera Martínez on July 4, 1990, in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico) is a Mexican actress and singer. She attended the American School Foundation of Monterrey and later studied musical theater at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts.
Barrera began her career participating in Mexican reality shows, including La Academia in 2011. She also appeared in telenovelas such as Siempre Tuya Acapulco (2014) and Tanto Amor (2015).
Barrera gained wider recognition with her role as Isabel Cantú in the Netflix series Club de Cuervos (2015-2019). This marked a significant step in her career, leading to more prominent roles in both television and film.
Barrera’s film career gained momentum with leading roles in projects such as:
While specific major awards for individual performances have been limited, Barrera’s work in projects like In the Heights and the Scream franchise has contributed to their critical and commercial success. Her performance in “Vida” also garnered critical acclaim.
Melissa Barrera is married to musician Paco Zazueta. They were married in 2019.