History of Melissa Barrera in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 29, 2024

Melissa Barrera Martínez is a Mexican actress known for her work in telenovelas and television. She gained recognition in Mexico for her roles in "Siempre tuya Acapulco" (2013) and "Tanto amor" (2015), before expanding her career internationally with her role in the Netflix series "Club de Cuervos" (2017).

July 1990: Melissa Barrera is Born

Melissa Barrera Martínez was born in July 1990.

2010: Film Debut in "L for Leisure"

While attending New York University, Melissa Barrera appeared in the film "L for Leisure" in 2010.

2011: Meeting Francisco Xavier Zazueta

Melissa Barrera first met her future husband, Francisco Xavier Zazueta, on the set of "La Academia" in 2011.

2011: Television Debut on "La Academia"

Melissa Barrera made her television debut on the Mexican reality show "La Academia" in 2011, showcasing her singing talent.

2012: Roles in "La mujer de Judas" and "La otra cara del alma"

Melissa Barrera appeared in two telenovelas in 2012: "La mujer de Judas" and "La otra cara del alma".

2013: Musical Debut with Melissa y Sebastian

Forming the duet Melissa y Sebastian, Melissa Barrera released her debut album and achieved her first top ten radio hit with the single "Mamma Maria" in 2013.

2013: Acting Debut in "Siempre tuya Acapulco"

Melissa Barrera began her acting career in 2013 with a role in the telenovela "Siempre tuya Acapulco".

2014: First Starring Role in "Siempre tuya Acapulco"

Melissa Barrera landed her first starring role in the telenovela "Siempre tuya Acapulco" in 2014.

2015: Role in "Tanto amor"

Melissa Barrera appeared in the telenovela "Tanto amor" in 2015.

2015: Collaboration with Kalimba for "Volver a caer"

Melissa Barrera collaborated with Mexican singer Kalimba on the song "Volver a caer", the theme song for the telenovela "Tanto amor" in 2015.

June 2017: Engagement to Francisco Xavier Zazueta

Melissa Barrera and Francisco Xavier Zazueta announced their engagement in June 2017.

2017: Breakthrough Role in "Club de Cuervos"

Melissa Barrera gained recognition for her role in the Netflix series "Club de Cuervos" in 2017.

2018: Transition to Hollywood with "Vida"

Melissa Barrera's transition to Hollywood began in 2018 when she starred in the Starz series "Vida".

February 2019: Marriage to Francisco Xavier Zazueta

Melissa Barrera married her longtime boyfriend, musician Francisco Xavier Zazueta, in February 2019.

August 2020: Cast as Sam Carpenter in "Scream" (2022)

Melissa Barrera was cast as the lead, Sam Carpenter, in the fifth "Scream" film in August 2020.

2020: Conclusion of "Vida"

Melissa Barrera's run on the Starz series "Vida" concluded in 2020.

2021: Breakthrough in the Musical Film "In the Heights"

Melissa Barrera garnered critical acclaim for her performance as Vanessa in the musical film "In the Heights", directed by Jon M. Chu, in 2021.

January 2022: Release of "Scream" (2022)

The fifth installment of the "Scream" franchise, starring Melissa Barrera, premiered on January 14, 2022.

June 2022: Release of "Keep Breathing" and Recognition as a Scream Queen

On June 28, 2022, the six-episode survival drama "Keep Breathing", starring Melissa Barrera, was released on Netflix. Her roles in horror films that year led to her being dubbed a scream queen.

2022: Rise as a Scream Queen with "Scream"

Melissa Barrera's performance as Sam Carpenter in the slasher film "Scream" (2022) led to her being recognized as a scream queen.

November 2023: Dismissal from "Scream VII"

Melissa Barrera was fired from the sequel "Scream VII" in November 2023 following her social media posts regarding the 2023 Israel-Hamas war, which the production company deemed antisemitic.

December 1, 2023: Open Letter of Support from Actors and Artists

Over 1,300 actors and artists signed an open letter on December 1, 2023, condemning Melissa Barrera's dismissal from "Scream VII" as silencing Palestinian voices.