Top 50 Most Popular Latina Actresses In Their 30s

 

Latin American and Spanish actresses are considered the most beautiful in the world. An example would be actresses like Salma Hayek, Penelope Cruz, Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Alba, etc.

 

As a result, Hollywood has always been welcoming toward actresses from countries like Mexico, Venezuela, Columbia, Spain, Portugal, etc.

 

Today, ENTOIN brings you a list of all the young Latina actresses to watch out for. These young actresses are in their 30s and have appeared in television series and films and show promise of a great future.

 

We could say that they are at the precipice of stardom. This is your chance to recognize their talent and follow their career graph as they grow and reach new heights.

 

We have a list of the most popular Latina actresses in their thirties. We have not ranked them on their talent or beauty, but we bring you a list of popular actresses.

 

Have a read-through and tell us if you agree with the list.

 

 

 

1. Demi Lovato

 

 

 

Demi Lovato is a singer, songwriter, and actress with Spanish – Mexican ancestry. Lovato appeared in Barney and Friends as a child but was noticed on the Disney channel’s Camp Rock.

 

With this series, Demi Lovato displayed her musical talent and reprised her role in Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam.

 

Demi Lovato starred in other Disney shows like Sonny With a Chance and Princess Protection Program. Her acting roles were limited as she concentrated on her music career more.

 

However, Lovato appeared in The X-Factor USA, Smurfs: The Lost Village, Will & Grace, Charming, Demi Lovato: Stay Strong, etc.

 

 

 

2. America Ferrera

 

 

 

America Georgina Ferrera is an actress, director, and producer of Honduran descent. She always loved acting from a young age and followed her dream to become an actress.

 

The initial years of America Ferrera were slow, yet she garnered critical praise and accolades. Ferrera won the Imagen Award, Primetime Emmy Award, Golden Globe Award, SAG award, ALMA award, etc. for her various role throughout her career, The most acclaimed roles of America Ferrera have been in Real Women Have Curves, The Sisterhood of Traveling Pants, its sequel, Ugly Betty, The Dry Land, Our Family Wedding, End of Watch, the How to Train Your Dragon franchise, Superstore, etc.

 

 

 

3. Teresa Ruiz

 

 

 

Teresa Ruiz is an acclaimed Mexican -American actress. She was born in Oaxaca, Mexico, and grew up in Los Angeles.

 

She trained in drama and theatre at the Actors Studio with Martin Landau, Greta Seacat, and Sandra Seacat.

 

Teresa Ruiz starred in acclaimed films and projects like Narcos: Mexico, Aquí en la Tierra, Bordertown, Tlatelolco, The Marksmen, Mariachi Gringo, Father Stu, House of Flowers, Major Crimes, Luis Miguel, etc.

 

She was nominated for and won multiple awards for her role in Viaje Redondo.

 

 

 

4. Aubrey Plaza

 

 

 

Aubrey Plaza is an actress, comedian, and producer. Her role in Parks and Recreation as April Ludgate garnered her critical praise and acclaim.

 

Her dry and sarcastic humour is a trademark. Plaza trained in Improv and sketch comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade theatre.

 

The other memorable performances of Aubrey Plaza have been in Legion, Safety Not Guaranteed, Mystery Team, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, Monsters University, Life After Beth, Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, Ingrid Goes West, An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn, Happiest Season, Black Bear, etc.

 

 

5. Gina Rodriguez

 

 

 

Gina Rodriguez is an American actress and television producer. She won a Golden Globe, a Teen Choice, an ALMA, and multiple other nominations for her work.

 

She graduated from NYU’s Tisch School of Arts and worked in theatre plays. Rodriguez is famous for her performance as the titular character Jane Villanueva in Jane the Virgin.

 

The other notable roles were Filly Brown, Deepwater Horizon, Ferdinand, Annihilation, Miss Bala, Someone Great, Scoob!, Carmen Sandiego, I Want You Back, My Super Psycho Sweet 16  Part 2,  Big Mouth, Diary of a Future President, etc.

 

 

6. Melissa Barrera

 

 

 

Melissa Barrera is a Mexican actress and singer. She started performing in stage plays and musicals while studying in her school.

 

Recognizing her talent, Barrera was sent to New York University’s Tisch School of Arts. Melissa Barrera starred in films and TV series like Siempre tuya Acapulco, Tanto amor, Club de Cuervos, Vida, In The Heights, Scream, Perseguidos, Keep Breathing, etc.

 

In 2023, she starred in Scream 6. Barrera’s performance in Lin Manuel Miranda’s In The Heights earned her nominations for Hollywood Critics Association awards and Satellite Awards.

 

 

7. Camilla Belle

 

 

 

Camilla Belle is an American actress, filmmaker, and model. She is the daughter of the country musician Jack Wesley Routh.

 

Bella is of Brazilian descent and often visited Brazil during her childhood. Camilla Belle is a fashion model who graced the covers of magazines like  Teen Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, Tatler, Glamour, Nylon, Vanidades, etc.

 

She also walked the runway for Alberta Ferretti. The memorable films of Camilla Belle are Push, 10,000 BC, Practical Magic, The Patriot, From Prada to Nada, Diablo, The Mad Whale, Amapola, etc.

 

 

8. Odette Annable

 

 

 

Odette Annable was born Odette Yustman, and she is of Cuban-Colombian descent. She is a model and an actress who has worked in numerous Tv series and films, making her debut in Kindergarten Cop at five years.

 

Odette Annable starred in highly praised TV series like House, Cloverfield, October Road, SuperGirl, Banshee, etc.

 

She also worked in Brothers & Sisters, South Beach, Reckless Behavior, Caught on Tape, The Unborn, The Astronaut Wives Club, Breaking In, Walker, Tell Me a Story, etc.

 

 

9. Eiza González

 

 

 

Eiza González is a Mexican actress and model. She is the daughter of the former model Glenda Reyna and Carlos González.

 

She was studying theatre at the Centro de Educacion Artistica when she was cast in the musical drama Lola: Erase Una Vez.

 

After that, González starred in many acclaimed dramas and films like Sueña Conmigo, From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series, Baby Driver, Alita: Battle Angel, Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, I Care a Lot, Godzilla vs. Kong, Extrapolation, The Three-Body Problem, etc.

 

 

10. Rosa Salazar

 

 

 

Rosa Salazar is a Canadian actress born to a Peruvian mother and a French Canadian father. She studied drama and theatre at Prince George Community College and trained at the Upright Citizens Brigade theatre.

 

Rosa Salazar gained popularity for her roles in Parenthood, American Horror Story: Murder House, Alita Battle Angel, Brand New Cherry Flavor, Undone, etc.

 

Salazar starred in the Divergent film series, Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, Maze Runner: The Death Cure, The Kindergarten Teacher, Bird Box, etc.

 

 

11. Naya Rivera

 

 

 

Naya Rivera was an Afro-Latino actress of Puerto Rican descent. She was a child actress, model, and singer. Her most popular role was in the Fox channel’s Glee, where she portrayed Santana Lopez.

 

Naya Rivera was a civil rights activist who stood up for the rights of the LGBTQA rights. Naya Rivera starred in many memorable roles in a short time; they are The Royal Family, At The Devil’s Door, M/;jty6ad Families, Step Up: High Water, The Bernie Mac Show, Devious Maids, etc.

 

Rivera was nominated for the Young Artist Award, Grammy Awards, SAG Awards, Brit Awards, ALMA Awards, Teen Choice Awards, etc.

 

She also won ALMA Awards, SAG Awards, People’s Choice Awards, etc.

 

 

12. Anabelle Acosta

 

 

 

Annabelle Acosta is a Cuban-born American actress who trained in dance and theatre in New York. She worked as a model in several TV commercials, and print ads.

 

Acosta made her acting debut in supporting roles in The Next Hit and got her to break with the movie, We Made This Movie.

 

The acting credits of Annabelle Acosta include Breaking In, Second Generation Wayans, Castle, Supernatural, Ballers, Quantico, The Arrangement, MacGyver, Kill Chain, etc.

 

 

13. Selena Gomez

 

 

 

Selena Gomez is a Latina triple threat who can dance, act and sing. She started her showbiz journey with Barney and Friends, the same as Demi Lovato.

 

In 2006, Disney cast her in a guest role in Suite Life of Zack & Cody, Hannah Montana, etc.

 

However, she had success with Wizards of Waverly Place. After that, Selena Gomez also starred in Another Cinderella Story, Princess Protection Program, Ramona and Beezus, Monte Carlo, Spring Breakers, Getaway, The Fundamentals of Caring, The Dead Don’t Die, etc.

 

She took a short break from acting to concentrate on her music career, but she was back in 2021 with the Amazon Prime series, Only Murders In The Building.

 

 

14. Alexa PenaVega

 

 

 

Alexa PenaVega was born Alexa Ellesse Vega but changed her name after her marriage to Carlos Pena. PenaVega is an actress, singer, and dancer.

 

She started working as a child artist and appeared in TV series, commercials for JCPenney, etc. The most famous works of Alexa PenaVega are Carmen Cortez in the Spy Kids franchise, Sleepover, Ruby and the Rockits, To Have and To Hold, Ladies Man, State’s Evidence, Odd Girl Out, Dancing With The Stars (season 21), The Tomorrow People, Nashville, etc.

 

 

15. Callie Hernandez

 

 

 

Callie Hernandez is an actress who is known for her role in supernatural horror films. She starred in Blair Witch (the third film in the Blair Witch Project series).

 

Hernandez also starred in Endless, Under The Silver Lake, Alien Covenant, La La Land, etc. Before becoming an actress, Callie Hernandez was an accomplished cellist.

 

She played the cello in several bands. Her tryst with acting began with Machete Kills, followed up with the TV series Members Only, From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series, etc.

 

 

16. Diane Guerrero

 

 

 

Diane Guerrero is an American actress born to Colombian parents. When she was fourteen, her family was deported after failing to secure citizenship.

 

This made Guerrero an advocate for Immigration reforms. She channelled her angst by attending the Boston Arts Academy. Guerrero is famous for her role in Orange Is the New Black as Maritza Ramos.

 

For this role, Diane Guerrero earned two SAG awards for an outstanding ensemble cast. She also starred in Jane The Virgin, Doom Patrol, Encanto, Superior Donuts, Legends of Tomorrow, etc.

 

 

17. Tessa Thompson

 

 

 

Tessa Thompson is an Afro-Latina actress and producer. She is famous worldwide for playing Valkyrie in the Thor franchise and Avengers: Endgame.

 

However, she is also a musician and has her own girl group. The other prominent roles of Tessa Thompson include Men In Black International, the Creed film series, Sylvie’s Love, Passing, Annihilation, For Colored Girls, Selma, Mississippi Damned, Sorry To Bother You, Dear White People, etc.

 

As a producer, Thompson made the sci-fi podcast series The Left Right Game and Steve Buscemi’s The Listener.

 

 

18. Adrienne Houghton

 

 

 

Adrienne Eliza Houghton goes by the name Adrienne Bailon. She is a television host, singer, and actress. She is famous for her music group 3LW and the Cheetah Girls.

 

This Disney actress appeared in many Disney Original movies and TV series. The most prominent of her role has been in The Cheetah Girls films, Coach Carter, The Sisterhood of Traveling Pants 2, All You’ve Got, That’s So Raven, Raven’s Home, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, the daytime talk show, The Real, The Masked Singer, etc.

 

 

19. Alyssa Diaz

 

 

 

Alicia Diaz is an actress of Columbian, Mexican and Irish ancestry. She began her acting career with guest roles in television series, appearing in shows like The Brothers Garcia, American Family, CSI: Miami, etc.

 

She also worked in short films like Echoes and Anyone. Diaz got her break when she was cast in a recurring role in As The World Turns.

 

After that, she starred in Nine Lives of Chloe King, Army Wives, Ray Donovan, Narcos: Mexico, The Rookie, Zoo, etc.

 

Alicia Diaz also worked in films like How the Garcia Girls Spent Their Summer, Ben 10: Alien Swarm, The Jensen Project, etc.

 

 

20. Lisseth Chavez

 

 

 

Lisseth Chavez is an American actress of Salvadoran heritage. She began her journey as a model and slowly transitioned into acting.

 

She debuted with guest roles in The Baby and other shows like Southland, Shameless, Lucifer, Rizzoli & Isles, etc.

 

The other memorable performances of Chavez have been in Chicago PD, The OA, The Fosters, The Legends of Tomorrow, Station 19, Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, etc.

 

 

21.   Victoria Justice

 

 

 

Victoria Justice is an American actress, singer, and songwriter, best known for her roles in various Nickelodeon TV shows.

 

She gained fame for her lead role as Tori Vega in the hit series “Victorious,” which showcased her impressive vocal talent.

 

Justice’s career began at a young age, appearing in television commercials and guest-starring on shows like “Gilmore Girls” and “Zoey 101.”

 

Her breakthrough came in 2010 when she landed the lead role in “Victorious.” Following the success of the series, Justice embarked on a music career, releasing several singles and even performing on tour.

 

With her versatile talents and charming presence, Victoria Justice has become a beloved figure in the entertainment industry, leaving a lasting impact on both television and music.

 

 

22. Jackie Cruz

 

 

 

Jacqueline Chavez adopted the stage name, Jackie Cruz. She grew up in Los Angeles, Dominican Republic, Santiago, etc., and has been interested in music and arts from a young age.

 

She credits Whitney Houston and Rita Moreno as her inspirations for music and acting. Jackie Cruz had a brief music career in high school, but she never got signed up by any record label.

 

In 2007, Cruz began her acting career and worked in The Shield, Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami, Orange is the New Black, Blue Bloods, Good Girls, etc.

 

 

23. Josie Loren

 

 

 

Josie Loren is an actress of Cuban descent. She was a cheerleader in her high school and in university, she cheered with the all-star cheerleading team called the Top Gun All-Stars.

 

Loren studied mass media communication at UCLA with a minor in Spanish. Josie Loren was determined to become an actress, and she guest-starred in Disney and Nickelodeon series like Hannah Montana, Drake & Josh, Cory in the House, etc.

 

The notable performances of Josie Loren are in Make It or Break It, The Mentalist, 17 Again, Hatching Pete, Hit The Floor, Young & Hungry, etc.

 

 

24. Ana De Armas

 

 

 

Ana Celia de Armas Caso is a Cuban actress. As a child, De Armas loved to enact scenes from her favourite movies and shows.

 

She joined the National Theater of Cuba but left in her final year to escape the four years of compulsory service to Cuban cinema.

 

Ana de Armas migrated to Spain and worked in Spanish TV dramas before being cast in films like Knock Knock, War Dogs, Overdrive, etc.

 

She got her breakthrough with Blade Runner 2049 and portrayed nurse Martha in Knives Out. Ana de Armas was nominated for a Golden Globe award and played the bond girl, Paloma, in No Time To Die.

 

 

25. Emily Rios

 

 

 

Emily Rios is of Mexican ancestry, and she was discovered while she was at a shopping mall with her friends.

 

After she was signed up, Rios got a major role in the independent film Quinceañera. Rios starred in main roles in TV series like Breaking Bad, Friday Night Lights, Men of a Certain Age, Vicious Circle, The Bridge, From Dusk till Dawn: The Series, Snowfall, Paint It Black, If Beale Street Could Talk, The Bridge, True Detective, etc.

 

 

26. Monica Raymund

 

 

 

Monica Raymund is an actress who trained in music and theatre at Juilliard School in New York. She started to participate in theatre and musicals like Cymbeline, The Diviners, Animal Farm, Manhattan Casino, Webb’s City: The Musical, etc.

 

Raymund is popular for her roles in Tv series like Lie To Me, The Good Wife, Chicago Fire, Hightower, Chicago P. D., Dark Woods, Arbitrage, etc. Raymund directed episodes of the TV series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, FBI, Chicago P. D., etc.

 

 

27. Camila Mendes

 

 

Camila Mendes is an American actress known for her role as Veronica Lodge on the CW teen drama series Riverdale. She was born on June 29, 1994, in Charlottesville, Virginia to Brazilian parents. She began her acting career in 2015, appearing in a commercial for IKEA. In 2016, she was cast as Veronica Lodge in Riverdale.

 

Mendes’s portrayal of Veronica Lodge has been praised for its intelligence, wit, and vulnerability. She has won several awards for her performance, including a Teen Choice Award for Choice Scene Stealer in 2017. 

 

In addition to her work on Riverdale, Mendes has also appeared in the films The New Romantic (2018), The Perfect Date, Palm Springs, and Dangerous Lies. Mendes is a rising star in Hollywood, and she is sure to continue to make her mark in the years to come.
 

 

 

28. Daniella Pineda

 

 

 

Daniella Pineda is of Mexican descent. She studied Sociology and Radio Journalism at Mills College. Pineda began her career with guest roles and web series.

 

She worked in Homeland, Newlyweds, etc. Daniella Pineda was cast in The Vampire Diaries as Sophie Devereaux, and she reprised the role in The Originals in the main role.

 

She also starred in American Odyssey, The Detour, What/If, Cowboy Bebop, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Jurassic World Dominion, The Plane, etc.

 

 

29. Lindsey Morgan

 

 

 

Lindsay Morgan is a half-Mexican actress. She studied at the University of Texas in Austin but moved to Los Angeles to concentrate on her acting career.

 

Initially, Morgan starred in TV commercials and as an extra in many shows. Lindsay Morgan starred in General Hospital, Destroy the Alpha Gammas, Chastity Bites, The 100, Walker, Franklin & Bash, Summer Days, Summer Nights, Skylines, How I Met Your Mother, Supah Ninjas, DisCONNECTED, etc.

 

 

30. Seychelle Gabriel

 

 

 

Seychelle Gabriel is of Mexican and French descent. Her mother worked as an extra in TV commercials and films.

 

This exposed Gabriel to the world of show business. Gabriel debuted in the TV series Zoey 101 as an extra.

 

She followed it up with Weeds, The Last Airbender, Falling Skies, The Legend of Korra, Honey 2, Beautiful and Twisted, Sleight, Blood Fest, The Tomorrow War, Blackout, Get Shorty, etc.

 

 

31. Aimee Carrero

 

 

 

Aimee Carrero was born in the Dominican Republic but grew up in Florida, USA. Carrero studied at Florida International University with a major in International relations.

 

She started her career with short films, and her first major role was in the animated movie Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel.

 

Aimee Carrero followed it up with television series like The Mentalist, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, Elena of Avalor, Young & Hungry, Level Up, The Last Witch Hunter, Blindspot, The Village, Maid, Blue Lagoon: The Awakening, Lincoln Heights, etc.

 

 

32. Nathalie Kelley

 

 

 

Nathalie Kelley is an Australian actress and model whose parents are from Peru and Argentina.

 

She rose to fame for her portrayal of Neela in the film “The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift,” where she showcased her acting prowess and garnered international attention.

 

Kelley has since appeared in notable television shows such as “UnREAL,” “Dynasty,” and “The Baker and the Beauty.”

 

Her captivating presence, combined with her talent and versatility, has earned her a dedicated fan base.

 

In addition to her acting career, Nathalie Kelley is recognized for her activism and advocacy work, promoting body positivity and diversity in the entertainment industry.

 

Through her compelling performances and activism, she has become a respected figure, leaving a lasting impact on both the big and small screens.

 

 

33. Melonie Diaz

 

 

 

Melonie Diaz is an actress of Puerto Rican descent. She trained at the Henry Street Settlement and later graduated from New York University’s Tisch School of Arts with a degree in film production.

 

Diaz worked in numerous Off-Broadway productions and theatre plays like Medea. She starred in several independent films and has been nominated for the Independent Spirit Award.

 

Her starring roles include A Guide To Recognizing Your Saints, Fruitvale Station, Be Kind Rewind, Lords of Dogtown, Charmed, etc.

 

 

34. Andrea Londo

 

 

Andrea Londo is an American actress of Mexican descent, known for her role as Maria Salazar in the third season of the Netflix crime drama series “Narcos”. She was born on November 7, 1992, in San Diego, California, and raised in Tijuana, Mexico. 

 

Londo began her acting career in 2015 with a small role in the television series “Catfish: The TV Show”. She then went on to appear in guest roles on several other television series, including “Faking It” and “Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders”.

 

Londo’s breakthrough role came in 2017 when she was cast as Maria Salazar in the third season of “Narcos”. Her performance in the series was praised by critics, and she was nominated for an Imagen Award.

 

Londo has continued to work in both film and television. She has starred in the films “Good Egg” and appeared in guest roles on the television series “Tommy” and “Snowfall”.

 

 

35. Heather Hemmens

 

 

 

Heather Hemmens is a Latina of Costa Rican descent. She attended the Walnut Hill School for Arts in Boston and also learned martial arts and weapons training.

 

Hemmens is an actress, film director, and producer, and she made her acting debut with Pop Rocks. She had a guest role in Dukes of Hazzard, Glory Road, etc.

 

She began to direct and produce short films like Perils of Active Mind, Designated, etc. The prominent roles of Hemmens have been in HellCats, Dad Stop Embarrassing Me, Roswell, New Mexico, If Loving You Is Wrong, etc.

 

 

36. Ana Villafañe

 

 

 

Ana Villafañe is an actress, theatre artist, and singer, and she is of Cuban Salvadoran descent. She graduated from Loyola Marymount University and began her acting career.

 

Initially, Villafañe appeared in guest roles and minor roles in films and television series. She got her breakthrough when she was cast in Andy Garcia’s Magic City Memoirs.

 

She also starred in Los Americains, Hiding, Rizzoli & Isles, South Beach, Max Steel, New Amsterdam, Sunnyside, etc. Ana Villafiñe gained recognition when she was cast in the Broadway play about the life of Gloria Estefan.

 

From a global audition, Villafiñe was cast in the musical On Your Feet, and her performance drew rave reviews. She also performed as Roxie Hart in Chicago.

 

 

37. Brittany Underwood

 

 

 

Brittany Underwood has Colombian and English ancestry, and she attended Manhattanville University in New York. Underwood also has a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and actively practices it.

 

Brittany Underwood debuted in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in a guest role. She continued to work in minor roles in Mariela, The Big C, Margaret, etc.

 

She got her breakthrough when she was cast in the ABC daytime soap opera, One Life to Live. She also starred in the Nickelodeon series Hollywood Heights, Youthful Daze, The Bay, Gunther, Dark Tapes, etc.

 

 

38. Francia Raisa

 

 

 

Francia Raisa is an actress and model of Mexican and Honduran descent. She is the best friend/ childhood friend of Selena Gomez and donated her kidney to Gomez, who suffers from Lupus.

 

Francia Raisa began acting in her junior year in high school as she played supporting roles in Tv series and appeared in television commercials, Raisa starred in TV series like American Family: Journey of Dreams and Over There.

 

She also starred in Lil’ Romeo’s music video. The film credits of Francia Raisa include Bring It On: All or Nothing, The Secret Life of the American Teenager, Grown-ish, Life Size 2, How I Met Your Father, etc.

 

 

39. Bianca Santos

 

 

 

Bianca Santo is an actress of Brazilian and Cuban descent. She graduated from California Lutheran University with a major in psychology and a minor in sociology.

 

She worked in the short film The Player, which led to her role in the TV film Brodowski & Company.

 

Later Santos was cast in the TV series The Fosters as Lexi Rivera. She also starred in Ouija, Priceless, The DUFF, Happyland, Cloak & Dagger, Legacies, Grey’s Anatomy, etc.

 

 

40. Sofia Carson

 

 

 

Sofia Carson is an American actress, singer, and songwriter whose parents are Colombian-American.

 

She rose to prominence with her role as Evie, the daughter of the Evil Queen, in the Disney Channel franchise “Descendants,” showcasing her acting skills and vocal abilities.

 

Carson’s captivating presence and strong work ethic propelled her career forward, leading to opportunities in both film and television.

 

She has appeared in projects like “Adventures in Babysitting,” “Feel the Beat,” and the television series “Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists.”

 

Additionally, Sofia Carson has pursued a successful music career, releasing hit singles and collaborating with renowned artists.

 

With her charisma, talent, and dedication, she has become a beloved figure in the entertainment industry, captivating audiences worldwide.

 

 

41. Ana Brenda Contreras

 

 

 

Ana Brenda Contreras is an actress of Mexican and Puerto Rican descent. She is an actress, singer, and model with an impressive list of roles in telenovelas.

 

In 2002, Contreras moved to Mexico City to participate in the reality show Pop Stars and became the finalist.

 

She joined the pop band T’detila. Later, she learned acting and joined the cast of Barrera de Amor. She also starred in Teresa, CW ‘s Dynasty, Juro Que Te Amo, Sortilegio, Corazón indomable, Blue Demon, El Conde: Amor y honor, El que busca encuentra, Lo imperdonable, Por Amar Sin Ley, etc.

 

 

42. Jessica Marie Garcia

 

 

 

Jessica Marie Garcia is an actress of Mexican and Cuban descent. She grew up in Florida but moved to Los Angeles at 19 years to pursue an acting career.

 

Initially, Garcia worked in restaurants like Olive Garden and The Counter before hitting fame. Her famous roles include Huge, The Middle, Liv and Maddie, How to Get Away With Murder, On My Block, Betch, Diary of a Future President, Go Off With Jess & Julissa, Batman Unburied, etc.

 

Jessica Garcia was nominated for a Teen Choice Award for her role in On My Block.

 

 

43. Christian Serratos

 

 

 

Christian Serratos is an actress of Mexican-Italian descent. She began figure skating at the age of three and was considering competitive figure skating.

 

At seven, she signed up with Ford Modeling Agency and did modelling. In 2004, Serratos got her breakthrough when she was cast as Sarah Crabgrass in Nickelodeon’s Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide.

 

Later, she also starred in The Twilight Saga, The Walking Dead, Zoey 101, Cow Belles, Netflix’s Selena: The Series, etc.

 

 

44. Adrianne León

 

 

 

Adrianne Therese León is a singer-songwriter and an actress. She has her own rock band, Caught Crimson, where she is the lead vocalist.

 

León is of Ecuadorian and Puerto Rican descent, and as a child, she spent a few years in Ecuador.

 

In 2002, León started to write songs for the daytime soap opera General Hospital and eventually took up a role in the series as a punk rocker Brook Lynne Ashton.

 

Apart from General Hospital, Adrienne León also starred in the CBS soap Young and Restless as Colleen Carlton.

 

 

45. Natalie Morales

 

 

 

Natalie Morales is of Cuban descent, and she did the journalism workshop at the University of Miami’s Dow Jones Minority High School.

 

Morales started appearing in guest roles and minor roles in Tv series like Pimp My Ride, CSI: Miami, etc.

 

The first lead role of Natalie Morales came in the 2008 sci-fi series, The Middlemen, on the ABC Family network.

 

She also starred in White Collar,  Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps, Going the Distance, The Grinder, Abby’s, Parks and Recreation, The Newsroom, Dead to Me, etc.

 

Morales made her directorial debut with Plan B and made Language Lessons.

 

 

46. Daniella Monet

 

 

 

Daniella Monet is of Chilean, Croatian, and Italian descent. She is a singer and an actress, who rose to fame with her role in the CBS sitcom, Listen Up!

 

She has also starred in 8-Simple Rules, American Dreams, The Bernie Mac Show, etc. Monet’s fame grew steadily as she appeared in many Nickelodeon shows like Zoey 101, Victorious, Winx Club, United States of Tara, iCarly, the Fred film series, etc.

 

Daniella Monet worked in the films like Nancy Drew, Taking Five, When Duty Calls, etc. She also worked as a TV host for the sketch-comedy series, AwesomenessTV and Paradise Run.

 

 

47. Q’orianka Kilcher

 

 

 

Q’orianka Waira Qoiana Kilcher is of Peruvian descent from her paternal side. She was born in Germany and grew up in Hawaii, where she learned Hula and Tahitian dancing, as well as ballet, hip-hop, and modern dancing.

 

She also had a soprano voice and learned classical singing at the University of Hawaii. Q’orianka is Quechua for Golden Eagle, derived from her father’s mother tongue.

 

She starred in Ron Howard’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas at 10 years old. Later, she portrayed Pocahontas in Terrence Mallick’s award-nominated film, The New World.

 

Her other roles include Princess Kaiulani, Dora and the Lost City of Gold, Sons of Anarchy, Yellowstone, etc.

 

 

48. Ruby Modine

 

 

 

Ruby Modine is the daughter of Matthew Modine and Caridad Rivera, a Puerto Rican make-up artist. She grew up in Los Angeles with her brother, Boman, who is an assistant director.

 

Ruby Modine is an actress, dancer, and singer who starred in the comedy-drama Shameless. She also appeared in films like Happy Death Day, Happy Death Day 2, Satanic Panic, The Survivalist, etc.

 

 

49. Kristin Herrera

 

 

 

Kristin Herrera is an actress of Mexican and Puerto Rican descent. He started working in TV commercials at the age of six.

 

She also debuted with supporting roles in TV series like NYPD Blue, ER, The Division, The Bernie Mac Show, the &th Heaven, etc.

 

Her most prominent role was in the Nickelodeon series Zoey 101. However, she was replaced after the first season.

 

She also starred in Freedom Writers, General Hospital, All That, etc.

 

 

50. Shayne Lamas

 

 

 

Shayne Lamas is of Argentine descent; her grandparents are Fernando Lamas and Arlene Dahl. Her father is Lorenzo Lamas, who starred in Falcon Crest.

 

Sheyna Lamas is a reality TV star and actress. Lamas appeared in season 12 of The Bachelor and won the show, getting engaged to Matt Grant.

 

Lamas also starred in TV soaps like General Hospital, Leave it to Lamas, The 13th Alley, In The Pines, Endless Bummer, Air America, etc.