{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Seeds","title":"Melissa Barrera: From Soap Operas to Horror Queen | The Seeds with Alana Hadid","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/97b2dd17\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4290,"description":"Host Alana Hadid talks to actress, Melissa Barrera, about the actress’s life purpose and her inspiring journey — from growing up as a tomboy in Monterrey, Mexico, to breaking barriers in Hollywood as a leading Latina actress to speaking about Palestine. In this episode, Melissa opens up about her identity, her rituals, and the ghosts (metaphorical and possibly literal 👀) that she’s carried with her through life and into every role. From In the Heights to Scream, she’s more than a breakout star — Melissa’s redefining what representation looks like on screen.\nChapters:\n00:00 Growing up with motorcycles\n00:22 SKIP INTRO\n01:15 Melissa: A Tomboy\n03:07 From Tomboy to Limited Too\n05:41 Bilingual Upbringing\n10:29 Who is Melissa Barrera?\n17:00 Rituals and Daily Habits\n22:47 Journey in the Entertainment Industry\n34:39 Reflecting on a Vida\n35:05 Championing Latin Representation\n36:31 Navigating Hollywood's Limitations\n38:00 Breaking Stereotypes in Casting\n39:17 Embracing the Horror Genre\n42:04 Melissa's Superstitions\n44:01 Advocating for Palestine\n47:29 Angel Cards\n52:11 Speed Round\n01:09:25 Concluding Thoughts and Gratitude\n*Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions of Dustlight Productions, Watermelon Pictures, or any of their affiliates, employees, officers, or representatives. These companies do not endorse or take responsibility for any statements made during the podcast.\nFollow the Show:\n 📸 Instagram: @theseedsfm\n 🎥 Presented by Watermelon Pictures\n 🎙️ Produced by Dustlight Productions\nFollow Alana Hadid:\n IG: @lanzybear\n TikTok: @alanahadid\nFollow Melissa Barrera:\n IG: @melissabarreram\nCredits:\nHost – Alana Hadid\nShowrunner & Executive Producer – Misha Euceph\nExecutive Producers – Badie Ali, Hamza Ali\nAssociate Producer – Munir Atalla\nProducer & Researcher – Sarah Moawad\nEditor, DP, & Sound Engineer – Mike O’Brien\nIntro Sequence...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/9MGpdIwnXbxsFHmnCGfeW6Lc9FiJD_MH6znF92e3SuQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mODNk/OGJlMmNjY2M1ZTU2/ZDllMjlkNmZhZWNk/ZTNiMC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}