Host Alana Hadid talks to actress, Melissa Barrera, about the actress’s life purpose and her inspiring journey — from growing up as a tomboy in Monterrey, Mexico, to breaking barriers in Hollywood as a leading Latina actress to speaking about Palestine. In this episode, Melissa opens up about her identity, her rituals, and the ghosts (metaphorical and possibly literal 👀) that she’s carried with her through life and into every role. From In the Heights to Scream, she’s more than a breakout star — Melissa’s redefining what representation looks like on screen.

Chapters:
00:00 Growing up with motorcycles
00:22 SKIP INTRO
01:15 Melissa: A Tomboy
03:07 From Tomboy to Limited Too
05:41 Bilingual Upbringing
10:29 Who is Melissa Barrera?
17:00 Rituals and Daily Habits
22:47 Journey in the Entertainment Industry
34:39 Reflecting on a Vida
35:05 Championing Latin Representation
36:31 Navigating Hollywood's Limitations
38:00 Breaking Stereotypes in Casting
39:17 Embracing the Horror Genre
42:04 Melissa's Superstitions
44:01 Advocating for Palestine
47:29 Angel Cards
52:11 Speed Round
01:09:25 Concluding Thoughts and Gratitude

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 📸 Instagram: @theseedsfm
 🎥 Presented by Watermelon Pictures
 🎙️ Produced by Dustlight Productions

Follow Alana Hadid:
 IG: @lanzybear
 TikTok: @alanahadid

Follow Melissa Barrera:
 IG: @melissabarreram

Credits:
Host – Alana Hadid
Showrunner & Executive Producer – Misha Euceph
Executive Producers – Badie Ali, Hamza Ali
Associate Producer – Munir Atalla
Producer & Researcher – Sarah Moawad
Editor, DP, & Sound Engineer – Mike O’Brien
Intro Sequence Director – Mahnoor Euceph
Production Designer – Kendra Bradanini
Art Assistant – Noor Salim
Design – Alicia Tatone
Composer – Andy Clausen
Intro Colorist – Chehade Boulos
Tech – Randy Burgess
Marketing – Kristina Ferris & Daniela Sapkar
Special thanks: Lighthouse Studios, Jack Menzies, Gordy Michie, Isabella Calderon, Sammy Strittmatter, Chrissy Maron, Sara Mengesha, Edwin Henry.

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