The 15 Best Hispanic & Latina Actresses Under 30, Ranked

A new wave of Hispanic and Latina talent is shaping film and television right now, from superhero epics and award winning limited series to international hits that travel across languages and platforms. These young performers work across the United States, Latin America, and Europe, and they often move between studio blockbusters and independent projects without missing a beat.

This countdown gathers standouts who are all under 30 as of today. You will find leads of global franchises, scene stealers from acclaimed dramas, and multilingual performers who switch between English and Spanish with ease. Each entry highlights key roles, background, and fast facts that show how broad and busy their careers already are.

Allegra Acosta

Allegra Acosta is best known for playing Molly Hernandez in the Marvel series ‘Marvel’s Runaways’ and for earlier work on family focused shows. She has appeared in television films and guest spots and she records and performs music alongside her acting work, which has helped her build a following with younger audiences.

Born in El Paso and raised in Los Angeles, she is of Mexican heritage and is bilingual in English and Spanish. She trained in voice and dance from a young age and has performed on stage and in concert settings in addition to screen roles.

Paulina Chávez

Paulina Chávez headlined the Netflix sitcom ‘The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia’ as a teen robotics prodigy. She later joined ‘Fate: The Winx Saga’ in a key role that added a longtime animated favorite to the live action ensemble.

She was born in El Paso and grew up in San Antonio, and she is Mexican American. She began acting in school and community theater, booked commercials, and moved into television where she continues to work in both English and Spanish language projects.

Valentina Zenere

Valentina Zenere broke out on Disney Channel Latin America with ‘Soy Luna’ and then moved to the global hit ‘Elite’ where she played DJ and heiress Isadora Artiñán across multiple seasons. She appears in music videos and fashion campaigns that complement her screen work.

Born in Buenos Aires, she started as a child model before transitioning to acting and singing. She tours with live shows connected to her series work and has recorded singles that have charted in Latin America.

Isabella Gómez

Isabella Gómez starred as Elena Alvarez in the reboot of ‘One Day at a Time’ and later led the class in HBO Max’s ‘Head of the Class’. Her television credits also include guest roles on network comedies and dramas.

She was born in Medellín and moved to the United States as a child, training at acting studios in Orlando and Los Angeles. She has received recognition from organizations that celebrate Latino representation in entertainment, including wins and nominations at the Imagen Awards.

Becky G

Becky G played Trini in the feature film ‘Power Rangers’ and appeared on television in ‘Empire’. She voiced the scarab AI Khaji Da in the DC film ‘Blue Beetle’, adding a major superhero voice role to her resume.

Born in Inglewood to Mexican American parents, she balances a successful recording career with acting. She records in English and Spanish and has collaborated with artists across regional Mexican, reggaeton, and pop, while continuing to book screen work and voice roles.

María Pedraza

María Pedraza first became widely known as Alison Parker in ‘La Casa de Papel’ and then as Marina in ‘Elite’. She has starred in Spanish films such as ‘Amar’, ‘Who Would You Take to a Deserted Island’, and ‘Dancing on Glass’.

She trained as a dancer before acting and brings a movement background to roles that require performance and choreography. Born in Madrid, she works primarily in Spain and has grown an international audience through streaming releases.

Ester Expósito

Ester Expósito rose to prominence as Carla in ‘Elite’, then led the limited series ‘Someone Has to Die’ and starred in the horror feature ‘Venus’. She continues to alternate between television and film in Spain and international coproductions.

Born in Madrid, she studied acting while completing early stage work and commercial campaigns. She works in Spanish and English and has appeared at major festivals and fashion events that expand her profile beyond scripted roles.

Dafne Keen

Dafne Keen made her feature debut as Laura in ‘Logan’, where she performed Spanish and English dialogue and stunt work. She then played Lyra Belacqua in the BBC and HBO adaptation of ‘His Dark Materials’ and later joined ‘The Acolyte’ in the ‘Star Wars’ universe.

She was born in Madrid to a Spanish mother and British father and grew up bilingual. She has stage and screen experience from a young age and continues to work across the United Kingdom, Spain, and the United States.

Camila Morrone

Camila Morrone starred as Camila in the limited series ‘Daisy Jones & The Six’, a music industry drama that earned multiple award nominations. Her film roles include ‘Mickey and the Bear’, ‘Never Goin’ Back’, and ‘Death Wish’.

Born in Los Angeles to Argentine parents, she began as a model before focusing on acting. She studied with Los Angeles acting coaches and has appeared at Sundance with independent features that drew strong industry attention.

Ariana Greenblatt

Ariana Greenblatt played Sasha in ‘Barbie’, co led the sci fi thriller ’65’, and portrayed young Gamora in ‘Avengers: Infinity War’. She stars as Tiny Tina in the video game adaptation ‘Borderlands’.

She was born in New York and is of Puerto Rican heritage. She began performing on Disney Channel and moved quickly into features and voice roles, balancing studio tentpoles with family films and adventure projects.

Xochitl Gomez

Xochitl Gomez plays America Chavez in ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ and appeared earlier as Dawn Schafer in ‘The Baby Sitters Club’. She also won ‘Dancing with the Stars’ in the season that paired her with pro Val Chmerkovskiy.

Born in Los Angeles to Mexican parents, she trained in community theater and short films before moving into television and film. She is bilingual and has credits that span kids programming, network guest roles, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Isabela Merced

Isabela Merced starred as Dora in ‘Dora and the Lost City of Gold’ and has appeared in ‘Transformers: The Last Knight’, ‘Instant Family’, ‘Sweet Girl’, ‘Madame Web’, and ‘Turtles All the Way Down’. She appears in ‘Alien: Romulus’ and joined the DC film ‘Superman’ as Hawkgirl.

Born in Cleveland to a Peruvian mother and American father, she changed her professional surname to honor her grandmother. She records music in English and Spanish and continues to work in both studio films and streaming features.

Rachel Zegler

Rachel Zegler led ‘West Side Story’ as María and later starred in ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes’. She played Anthea in ‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’ and took on the title role in Disney’s live action ‘Snow White’.

Born in New Jersey to a Colombian mother and Polish American father, she began performing in school theater and posting covers online before landing her first feature. She records original music and contributes songs to soundtracks in addition to acting.

Jenna Ortega

Jenna Ortega headlines ‘Wednesday’ as Wednesday Addams and returned to horror with ‘Scream VI’. She stars in ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ and has credits that include ‘The Fallout’, ‘X’, and voice work in animated shows and films.

She was born in California and is of Mexican and Puerto Rican descent. She began acting as a child with roles on the Disney Channel and the CW, then moved into features and streaming series while also authoring a book for young readers.

Anya Taylor-Joy

Anya Taylor Joy won wide acclaim for ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ and has led features such as ‘The Witch’, ‘Split’, ‘Last Night in Soho’, and ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’. She voiced Princess Peach in ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ and appeared in ‘Dune Part Two’.

She was born in Miami to an Argentine father and British Spanish mother and was raised in Buenos Aires and London. She works in English and Spanish, has appeared on stage and in fashion campaigns, and has received major awards including a Golden Globe for her limited series performance.

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