Isabella Ferreira (born December 20, 2002) is an American actress known for her work in television and film. She gained prominence as Pilar Salazar in the popular Hulu teen drama series Love, Victor,(2020–2022) a spin-off of the 2018 film Love, Simon.[1] Ferreira's portrayal of Pilar, the main character's younger sister, has been praised for its depth and emotional resonance.[2]
Isabella Ferreira | |
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| Born | December 20, 2002 |
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| Years active | 2017–present |
| Notable work | Gray Matter Crush (2022 film) |
| Television | Love, Victor Social Distance |
Early life and education
editIsabella Ferreira was born on December 20, 2002, in Los Angeles, California United States. She was passionate about the performing arts from a young age, particularly in acting and dance.[3][better source needed] Ferreira pursued her interest in acting through training at various acting Cyber Schools and workshops.[4][better source needed]
Career
editFerreira's career began with appearances in short films and guest roles on television. Isabella Ferreira made her feature film debut as Oliver Tabor in the 2017 film Beyond My Skin, She gained wider recognition when she was cast as Pilar Salazar in Love, Victor, which premiered on Hulu in June 2020.[5] In addition to her work on Love, Victor, Ferreira has appeared in other projects, including guest roles on Orange Is the New Black and roles in independent films.[6]
Isabella Ferreira starred alongside Rowan Blanchard in the Hulu film Crush, which premiered in April 2022.[7][8] In August 2024, Ferreira also played the character Bailey in Netflix's teen comedy Incoming, directed by Dave Chernin. Initially, she was cast in a supporting lead role for the film.[9]
Filmography
edit| † | Denotes works that have not yet been released |
Films
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Beyond My Skin | Olive Tabor | Main role |
| 2022 | Crush | Gabriela Campos | Supporting |
| 2023 | Gray Matter | Calah | Main role |
| 2024 | Incoming | Bailey | Main role |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–2017 | Orange Is the New Black | Eva Diaz | Recurring Guest Star |
| 2020–2022 | Love, Victor | Pilar Salazar | Main role[10] |
| 2020 | Social Distance | Madison | Guest Star |
| 2022 | Marvel's Wastelanders: Wolverine | Sofia | 10 episodes |
| Show Us Your Pets | Yuna | Episode:1 | |
| 2023 | Moonburn | Sara | Episode: 1 |
References
edit- ^ Baez, Sheyla (2022-05-01). "A young Latina actress stars in new queer Hulu high school rom-com". NBC News. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (2023-10-18). "'Love, Victor' Actress Isabella Ferreira Inks With Innovative Artists". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
- ^ "10 THINGS - Isabella Ferreira". REGARD MAGAZINE. 2020-06-17. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
- ^ AL DÍA News Media (2020-07-01). Isabella Ferreira Speaks About her Experience with Cyber School. Retrieved 2024-08-27 – via YouTube.
- ^ Aguilar, Sofía (2022-06-03). "'Love, Victor' Star Isabella Ferreira Talks Queer Latina Rep in Hollywood & New Movie 'Crush'". HipLatina. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ Papadatos, Markos (2023-03-26). "Isabella Ferreira talks about her new feature film 'No Address'". Digital Journal. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ^ "Isabella Ferreira stars in Hulu's LGBTQ+ rom-com 'Crush'". HOLA! USA. 2022-05-03. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ^ Maldonado, Kristen. "Auli'i Cravalho and Isabella Ferreira Talk New Hulu Film Crush and Normalizing Queer Love Stories". Pop Culture Planet. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
- ^ Murphy, J. Kim (2024-08-23). "'Incoming' Review: Netflix's Freshman Year Raunch Comedy Scores Laughs but Proves Edgeless". Variety. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
- ^ "Isabella Ferreira on Hulu's Love, Victor, idolizing JLo and more". HOLA! USA. 2020-06-17. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
