I give so much of myself to acting that if a part of me feels like it's not worth it, I'm gonna… — Melissa Barrera Acting Copy Share Image
I'm a Millennial, but Gen Z, I have a lot of respect for Gen Z. I do. — Melissa Barrera Copy Share Image
I just fell in love with the whole process of auditioning and bonding with theater people. — Melissa Barrera Copy Share Image
Actually, I dare to say there's better Mexican food in Texas than in California. — Melissa Barrera Copy Share Image
Instead of saying steps or goals I'm always trying to achieve little dreams. — Melissa Barrera Copy Share Image
Sometimes when I finish a project, I literally don't wanna move a finger for two months. — Melissa Barrera Copy Share Image
In Mexico, I used to work to work - but in the U.S., I choose projects I'm devastatingly passionate about. — Melissa Barrera Copy Share Image
I do believe in thinking and willing things into existence, obviously putting in the work for it. — Melissa Barrera Copy Share Image
When you're in your late teens, you feel like you know everything. But as you grow up, you realize that every part… — Melissa Barrera Copy Share Image
The thing is, not everyone is funny, is the reality. That's terrifying! You either have the comedic timing or you don't. — Melissa Barrera Comedy Copy Share Image
I learned that it's important to not be so focused on one thing that you're being blind to the people around you… — Melissa Barrera Being Copy Share Image
I've always been the annoying person that always asks questions. I've always known how to use my voice, and I've always been… — Melissa Barrera Copy Share Image
Every person on this earth - regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or socio-economic status - deserves equal human rights,… — Melissa Barrera Dignity Copy Share Image
Sometimes there's just goodbye and you just have to learn how to make peace with things because you don't always get the… — Melissa Barrera Closure Copy Share Image
The only thing that matters is whether I've had a good time and I'm proud of what I've made, and whether I've… — Melissa Barrera Copy Share Image
As far as makeup goes, I usually skip foundation altogether and just use the Nars Radiant Creamy concealer in Custard. — Melissa Barrera Custard Copy Share Image
It's so easy for the industry to just keep us in the corner and keep us on a side lane and just… — Melissa Barrera Copy Share Image
Carmen is an iconic character. I think everyone in the world knows of the existence of the story and the opera, even… — Melissa Barrera Character Copy Share Image
I wanted to be a pop star growing up, but that dream was always tied to acting because there was a show… — Melissa Barrera Acting Copy Share Image
I've learned from having people do my makeup over the years, and I can do my face, but I'm not particularly skilled… — Melissa Barrera Copy Share Image
Latinos can be successful and they can have money in the United States and they can live well. And I feel like… — Melissa Barrera Copy Share Image
I left my hometown, Monterrey, Mexico, right after I graduated from high school to study musical theater at New York University. I… — Melissa Barrera High school Copy Share Image
I use a cleanser that I've used since I was 16 years old. It's called Dexeryl, and it's a dermatologist cleanser that's… — Melissa Barrera Body Copy Share Image
I would say use sunscreen - use sunscreen every day; add it to your morning routine. I have it as part of… — Melissa Barrera Computers Copy Share Image
Whenever I have a really, really hard day on set, I always just crave fast food. — Melissa Barrera Copy Share Image
I have so many memories of being a kid using Clinique beauty products. — Melissa Barrera Beauty Copy Share Image
I used to do so much writing and fill my scripts with thoughts and monologues and ideas. — Melissa Barrera Ideas Copy Share Image
I have good skin because I started skin care when I was super young. — Melissa Barrera Care Copy Share Image
Nothing against the people that have a 30-step skin-care routine. I'm very efficient and make the most out of the time I… — Melissa Barrera Day Copy Share Image
I'm always interested in seeing behind-the-scenes of how things are done. It just gives you a better appreciation for the craft of… — Melissa Barrera Appreciation Copy Share Image
You need a few people on TikTok to notice a great movie and then it can go viral and it can become… — Melissa Barrera Copy Share Image
I started working in soaps, then working on TV shows while doing theater simultaneously. I was a workhorse - shooting all day… — Melissa Barrera Day Copy Share Image
I love listening to Olivia Colman talk, because I think she's so incredible; she's so present and so relaxed in front of… — Melissa Barrera Camera Copy Share Image
I want to really be purposeful and very intentional with the stories that I choose to be a part of moving forward. — Melissa Barrera Copy Share Image
Our face is our presentation card and having good skin, I think, should be a human right. Everyone deserves to have good… — Melissa Barrera Copy Share Image
I never think about the genre I'm in, really, when I'm acting. That's the director's job, to hone us in on the… — Melissa Barrera Acting Copy Share Image
When you're an adult and you're having relationships, and you're focusing your energy on your partner, that can either be very great,… — Melissa Barrera Copy Share Image
I was in Mexico City prior to L.A. and doing my thing, not really knowing what the experience of being a Latino… — Melissa Barrera Copy Share Image
I went to NYU thinking, 'I'm going to graduate, and then I'm going to book something on Broadway and live in New… — Melissa Barrera Life Copy Share Image
My husband taught me a lot about communicating and letting people in and trusting and being expressive and all of that. — Melissa Barrera Copy Share Image
