As a queer Mexican actress, Roberta Colindrez is shattering stereotypes and breaking down barriers with her talent. She became more widely known after being cast as one of the stars of the series, Vida, during the second season. Her character, Nico, is showing viewers that people are not defined by their sexuality. As Vida heads into its third and final season, it will be interesting to see how things pan out for Nico. Keep reading to learn 10 things you didn’t know about Roberta Colindrez.
1. She Almost Didn’t Take The Role In Vida
For many actors, getting the chance to have a main role on a Starz series would be a dream come true; they wouldn’t hesitate to accept. However, it wasn’t that straightforward for Roberta Colindrez. She almost declined the role on Vida because she didn’t want to be typecast as a queer person who could only portray queer characters. Fortunately, the director was able to persuade her that her character’s narrative would focus on more than just sexuality.
2. She Loves Coney Island
As a New Yorker, there are lots of places in the city that Roberta enjoys visiting. But no place compares to Coney Island. Roberta says that it is her absolute favorite place in New York, especially on Friday nights in the summer during the fireworks displays.
3. She’s Annoyed By The Patriarchy
Roberta Colindrez isn’t a huge fan of the patriarchy that has shaped our society for centuries. During an interview, she said, “None of my friends and I are ‘man-hating,’ but we are so frustrated with the patriarchy. But think about being a straight white guy right now. You had no idea you were doing anything wrong until, like, five years ago.”
4. She Is A Member Of The New York Neo-Futurists
The New York Neo-Futurists is a theater company that focuses on creating affordable, creative, and interactive shows. Roberta has been a member of The New York Neo-Futurists for several years and says that joining was the first time she truly felt at home.
5. She Is A Beatboxer
Thanks to her love of music and her skills as an entertainer, Roberta has been able to master the art of beatboxing. She has also tried her hand as a rapper and was featured on a popular parody song called “Tiny Backpack”. She hasn’t mentioned anything about pursuing anything serious on the music front, but if she did, I have a feeling she’d be pretty successful at it.
6. She’s Very Particular About Manners
We all have peculiarities in the form of random things that we are incredibly particular about for no obvious reason. For Roberta Colindrez, that thing is etiquette. She states that she is very precise about things like table etiquette and social etiquette.
7. She Loves To Take Pictures
Roberta has an eye for capturing stunning moments and is an amateur photographer. She loves taking pictures, particularly on set. Her father gifted her a camera for her 30th birthday and she also has a classic Canon A1 that she enjoys shooting with.
8. She Has A BFA In Acting
Roberta began acting in 7th grade after she and her brother decided to sign up for theater class together. Even though she’s undoubtedly a natural, she also chose to formally hone her craft. She attended the University of Texas and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in acting.
9. Her Parents Taught Her To Take Risks
One of the reasons Roberta has been so successful is because she’s been willing to take risks. She credits her ability to do this to her parents, who she told Cultural Weekly, have “always been really encouraging of traveling and knowing the world, of taking risks. They have done a really great job of teaching us that the world is small and life is really short, so you have to do what you have to do.”
10. She Likes To Be Mysterious
Even though her success has put her in the spotlight, Roberta prefers to live a more private lifestyle. She takes interviews and talks openly about her career and some of her experiences, but she says that being mysterious is kind of her “thing”. Roberta is certainly in good company when it comes to this, as many other celebrities have recently expressed an interest in keeping their personal business away from the public.
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