Adriana Barraza

Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Emmy-nominated actress Adriana Barraza brings over five decades of dynamic and groundbreaking performances to film and television. Recognized internationally for her compelling roles in Alejandro González Iñárritu's Oscar-nominated films Amores Perros and Babel—earning a historic Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress—Barraza continues to captivate global audiences. Her notable credits span high-profile projects, including Cake alongside Jennifer Aniston, Netflix's blockbuster We Can Be Heroes directed by Robert Rodriguez, Blumhouse's Bingo Hell, and the hit Netflix/Telemundo series Diario De Un Gigolo.

Barraza's recent achievements include standout performances in critically-acclaimed productions like Monica opposite Patricia Clarkson, the DC Comics/Warner Bros hit Blue Beetle, and Netflix's acclaimed coming-of-age drama El Ultimo Vagon, for which she received a prestigious Ariel Award nomination for Best Actress. Upcoming projects include leading roles in the anticipated films My Penguin Friend opposite Jean Reno, and series Una Familia Complica and El Gato.

Consistently praised for portraying powerful, multi-dimensional characters, Barraza defies Hollywood stereotypes, bringing authenticity, depth, and nuance to every performance, making her a sought-after talent for diverse and impactful roles.

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