Jeanette Villafane

Jeanette Villafane is a native New Yorker, Latina, actress, director, producer, published poet and award-winning screenwriter. With a BA in Film Media and Communications and background as an artist manager, Jeanette has had the privilege of working with diverse talents in the music and performing arts before turning to acting. For Jeanette, TV and Film were part of her formidable years, as television was part of her education and adjustments to the world outside of her Cuban family dynamics. TV and film were not just entertainment, but were also learning tools and provided opportunities for family bonding. This has driven her to strive to use media as a way of connecting people through stories, inspiring her desire to tackle diverse roles in projects that people can relate to and creates open dialog. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community Jeanette is committed to breaking barriers through authenticity and involvement in groundbreaking roles and projects.