★ HOW OLD IS MELISSA BARRERA?
Melissa Barrera is 35 years old, born July 4, 1990 in MX · Cancer.
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About
Melissa Barrera built a scream-queen reputation through Sam Carpenter in the Scream franchise, pivoting from Mexican telenovelas to Hollywood prominence. Born in Mexico on July 4, 1990, she's an actress, singer-songwriter, producer, and activist who also starred in In the Heights (2021) and the musical Titanique on Broadway (2026). As a Cancer, she channels emotional depth into roles spanning horror, comedy, and musical theater [F1, enrichments].
★ FEATURE
Biography
Melissa Barrera Martínez built her career trajectory across two continents and three genres: Mexican television, Hollywood film, and Broadway. Born July 4, 1990, in Mexico, she began as lead character Olvido Pérez in the telenovela Siempre tuya Acapulco (2014), then Mia González in Tanto amor (2015), before joining Club de Cuervos as socialite Isabel Cantú on Netflix (2017). Her U.S. breakthrough came as Lynda Hernandez in Starz's Vida (2018–2020), followed by the film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda's In the Heights (2021), which showcased her range beyond drama. The Scream franchise—Sam Carpenter in Scream (2022) and Scream VI (2023)—established her as a scream queen in slasher cinema. Her filmography expanded to include the musical romance Carmen (2022), vampire comedy Abigail (2024), and horror-romance Your Monster (2024). She earned nominations for three Imagen Awards and a Satellite Award, and ¡HOLA! magazine named her one of the Top 100 Latina Powerhouses of 2022. After voicing pro-Palestine positions in 2023, her career faced industry friction, though she made her Broadway debut as Rose DeWitt Bukater in the satirical musical Titanique (2026). As a Cancer and a Life Path 3, she channels intuitive emotional expression and creative communication into her acting, music, and activist work [F1, enrichments].
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Barrera's early career was rooted entirely in Mexican television, where she landed lead roles in two major Azteca Uno telenovelas before transitioning to streaming. Siempre tuya Acapulco (2014) and Tanto amor (2015) established her as a recognizable face in Spanish-language drama, creating the foundation for her eventual pivot to English-language Hollywood projects.
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Trivia
- She's an actress, singer-songwriter, and producer — not just an actor — with accolades including three Imagen Award nominations and a Satellite Award.
- Sam Carpenter in Scream (2022) and Scream VI (2023) became her defining role, cementing her status as a scream queen in horror cinema.
- She made her Broadway debut in 2026 in Titanique, a satirical musical comedy, well into her Hollywood film career.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Melissa Barrera gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 3 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Declan McKennaTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
- Rae Lil Black
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Melissa Barrera?
- Melissa Barrera is 35 years old (born July 4, 1990).
- When is Melissa Barrera's birthday?
- Melissa Barrera was born on July 4, 1990.
- What is Melissa Barrera's zodiac sign?
- Melissa Barrera is a Cancer, born July 4, 1990.
- What is Melissa Barrera's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Melissa Barrera was born in 1990, the year of the Metal Horse.
- Where is Melissa Barrera from?
- Melissa Barrera is from MX.
- What does Melissa Barrera do?
- Melissa Barrera is a actor.
- Is Melissa Barrera still alive?
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