Julissa Calderon is not afraid of being her true self. She is unapologetic, bold and has a strong voice, characteristics that led her to a role in Netflix’s new Latinx show Gentefied.
From her early days working at BuzzFeed to her role as Yessika Castillo in the new series, Julissa has ratified that being who you are can bring many positive outcomes in your career.
The Dominican actress brings a fresh outlook on what it means to be Latina in today’s zeitgeist and how to challenge the stereotypes that separate communities.
Gentefied is a new comedy show that identifies Mexican culture through food, dance with a fashion lens. America Ferrera, the producer of this Netflix drama brings cultural representation with bold actors like Julissa.