Belissa Escobedo

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Belissa Escobedo
Occupation
  • Actress
Years active2016–present

Belissa Escobedo is an American actress. She made her debut starring in the ABC romantic comedy-drama series, The Baker and the Beauty (2020). She later appeared in films Hocus Pocus 2 (2022) and Blue Beetle (2023).

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Career

In 2014, Escobedo, Rhiannon McGavin, and Zariya Allen performed their poem "Somewhere in America" on The Queen Latifah Show . [1] Escobedo's breakthrough role was in ABC's 2020 series The Baker and the Beauty . [2] In 2021, she appeared in two episodes of American Horror Stories . [2] She played Bianca in 2022 comedy film, Sex Appeal . [2] Later that year, Escobedo co-starred in the fantasy comedy film Hocus Pocus 2 . In 2023 she appeared in the comedy-drama Sid Is Dead, and the superhero film Blue Beetle . [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

In 2024, Escobedo was cast opposite Reba McEntire in her NBC comedy series, Happy's Place playing her 20-something sister. [8] [9]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2021Helping AmyAmyShort film
2022 Sex Appeal Bianca
Hocus Pocus 2 Izzy
2023Sid Is DeadLuna Peralta
Blue Beetle Milagro Reyes

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2020 The Baker and the Beauty Natalie GarciaSeries regular, 9 episodes
Don't Look Deeper CariSeries regular, 7 episodes
2021 American Horror Stories ShantiEpisodes: "Rubber (Wo)man: Part One" and "Rubber (Wo)man: Part Two"
2024 - present Happy's Place IsabellaSeries regular

References

  1. ↑ Queen Latifah (November 4, 2014). "Changing the World, One Word at a Time!". YouTube .
  2. 1 2 3 Shoaff, Brandon (September 27, 2022). "Why Izzy From Hocus Pocus 2 Looks So Familiar". Looper .
  3. ↑ Carrasco, Luis (August 25, 2023). "In 'Blue Beetle', a superhero movie expands Mexican American representation in Hollywood — finally". Inquirer.com .
  4. ↑ Jusino, Teresa (August 21, 2023). "Let's Talk About the Heroic Latinas (and one Karen) of 'Blue Beetle'". Themarysue.com .
  5. ↑ Sewing, Joy (August 24, 2023). "Sewing: 'Blue Beetle' celebrates Mexican American culture". HoustonChronicle.com .
  6. ↑ Rodriguez, Priscilla (October 2, 2022). "Hocus Pocus 2's Belissa Escobedo Also Practices Brujeria Off The Screen". Refinery29.com .
  7. ↑ Bundel, Ani (September 30, 2022). "That 'Hocus Pocus 2' Post-Credits Scene Also Left Belissa Escobedo Shook 👀". Elite Daily .
  8. ↑ Cordero, Rosy (March 18, 2024). "Melissa Peterman To Reunite With Reba McEntire, Joins NBC Comedy Pilot Alongside Belissa Escobedo".
  9. ↑ Petski, Denise (May 15, 2024). "'Happy's Place' Trailer: Reba McEntire & Melissa Peterman Reunite In NBC Sitcom".
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