Noemi Gonzalez

Noemi Gonzalez? She’s straight-up LA born and raised, which kind of explains that spark she brings to every role. She kicked off her acting journey way back in elementary school, landing spots in musicals before most kids even knew what a stage was. Fast forward: she sharpened her chops at UC Santa Barbara’s drama program, snatching up her BFA, and pretty much hit the ground running from there. Disney and ABC themselves handpicked her for their fancy Talent Showcase right after graduation, which—let’s be honest—isn’t something that happens every day. Right now, she’s deep in filming for the Netflix series “Selena: The Series” (2020), stepping into some seriously big shoes as Suzette Quintanilla, Selena’s sister and drummer. That role? It means the world to her, especially as a Mexican American actress repping her culture in such a massive project. You might’ve spotted her in Amazon’s “Dark/Web” (2019) or maybe caught her run on “The Young and the Restless,” where she earned some major praise for her work. She’s also popped up in flicks like “Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones,” “The Vatican Tapes,” and shows like “Rosewood” and “The Kicks.” There’s a pretty long list. Most folks probably know her best from her breakout as Soli Gomez on Hulu’s “East Los High,” which had a solid run and a wild fan following. Theater people might remember her taking the stage as Rosali in “Real Women Have Curves” at Casa 0101—one of her personal highlights. Next up? She’s in David Ayer’s crime thriller “The Tax Collector” alongside a wild cast. Noemi’s all about using her art for good—uplifting people, connecting, and just telling stories that matter. LA is still home base for her.