f you ever need a burst of happiness, put on Lin-Manuel Miranda’s – the movie adaptation of.) The all-singing, all-dancing tale of a Latinx community in New York stars beautiful Mexican actress Melissa Barrera. She confesses to watching the stage musical an impressive 15 times before landing the part of Vanessa, an aspiring fashion designer. The costumes are one of the most joyous aspects of the film; each frame oozes colour and Melissa’s own style is equally eye-catching, opting for vibrant labels like Peter Dundas, as well as harbouring a serious soft spot for classic Chanel. A role in the latest movie followed and Clinique snapped her up as its first Latina global brand ambassador. Melissa said, “One face could never be representative of the entire breadth of Latina beauty, but I’m thrilled to add my voice to this conversation – in Spanish and English!” Felicidades!
