Lorena Martinez
Who am I?
I will tell you EVERYTHING
I grew up in Monterrey, Mexico: a very stubborn, chubby, intense, hilarious nerd. In an ultra-conservative society that equates “Actor” with whatever your definition of THE OPPOSITE OF A LADY is.
But 17 years ago, thanks to Elphaba (literally) I decided I would go for the big thing and try to become a professional actor.
Navigating this industry is the thrill of my lifetime, but the journey got a bit... grim. Dark moments made worse by hurtful habits. Worst of all was dealing with a traumatizing Immigration ordeal.
Immigration gave me a ridiculous ultimatum that sent me into the depths of anxiety. But in these anger-fueled depths, a button was pushed:
F**K THESE RULES.
So I sought therapy and I created a TV show about it… a show about a Mexican actress that has one year to get famous or she gets deported.
I said yes to a creative spark, I saw it through, and everything changed. Today, I have a shopping deal with a dream production company and I'm pitching it to networks!
Saying yes to my creativity has deepened my relationship with my intuition. It’s shown me how to become the woman I came here to be. And it’s even brought me closer to my dream collaborators in this industry in a pretty cool and empowering way.
PS. I did end up getting my artist visa. And now I have my Green Card! #FREEDOM
This process taught me to thrive in uncertainty, it showed me I could be in the driver’s seat of my career, and that I could build it in an aligned, joyful way. And this is what I want for you!
It is the honor of my life; helping people rekindle joy, uncover their creative superpower and practice outrageous courage.
WORK WITH ME
The Cosmo Quiz
Bravest thing you’ve ever done? Explaining to Hollywood executives why I had to play the lead in Not Famous (my show) and not a famous person…
Who lights the way for you? My future self… and Oprah.
What makes you angry? Misogyny, harassment and manipulation.
Window or aisle seat? I was always an aisle girl because I rather be bothered than bother. But I’m doing the move to the window these days! Excuse me sir? I need to pee.
If you were president of a fanclub, whose would it be? Moire Rose.
Favorite reality show: I love me some pure humans doing what they love... usually in England: Bake Off, Portrait Artist of the Year and The Pottery Throw Down. Keith is one special man. I cry every episode. And in America: Drag Race.
What’s your Soul Anthem? “If I Dare” by Sara Bareilles.
Pet peeve? When people ask me where I’m from and then say “you don’t look Mexican”.
Kryptonite: Croissants, Lucky Charms and Sour Skittles.
What would you say to your 18 year-old self? Stop doing crazy diets.
