Entertainment
516 voters

The Best Latinx Actors and Actresses Under 40

Updated June 18, 2019 5.2k votes 516 voters 21.8k views53 items

List RulesVote up the young Latinx actors who are already household names.

It can be difficult to build a notable career as a young celebrity, especially if you're a Latinx actor or actress.  We've put together a list of Latinx actors and actresses under 40 who are making waves with audiences and winning acclaim for their work in television and film.

We aren't only listing the best young Hispanic actors, but famous Latinx actresses and actors from other countries like Eiza González and Alfred Enoch. We also have included Afro-Latinx actors like Tessa Thompson. All of these young Latina and Latino actors are at different points in their careers, but all of them are owning their space in Hollywood and we can't wait to see where their future takes them!

Who's your pick for the best Latinx actors under 40 in Hollywood right now? Check out the list of famous young Latinx actors below and vote up the ones you think are nailing their roles and taking the industry by storm.

Photo:
  • 1
    151
    64

    Eiza González

    Age: 30

    Birthplace: Caborca, Mexico

    Gender: Female

    • Baby Driver
    • From Dusk till Dawn: The Series
    • Alita: Battle Angel
  • 2
    165
    79

    Jessica Alba

    Age: 39

    Birthplace: Pomona, California, United States of America

    Gender: Female

    • Sin City films
    • Dark Angel
    • Machete
  • 3
    123
    55

    Rosario Dawson

    Age: 41

    Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America

    Gender: Female

    • Marvel/Netflix Universe
    • Sin City
    • Josie and the Pussycats
  • 4
    165
    96

    Gina Rodriguez

    Age: 35

    Gender: Female

    • Jane the Virgin
    • Ferdinand
    • Annihilation
  • 5
    121
    64

    Aubrey Plaza

    Age: 36

    Birthplace: Wilmington, Delaware, United States of America

    Gender: Female

    • Legion
    • Parks and Recreation
    • Ingrid Goes West
  • 6
    98
    48

    Tessa Thompson

    Age: 36

    Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States of America

    Gender: Female

  • 7
    86
    39

    Diane Guerrero

    Age: 34
    • Orange Is The New Black
    • Jane the Virgin
    • Doom Patrol
  • 8
    80
    37

    Jenna Ortega

    Age: age 15
    • Jane The Virgin
    • Elena of Avalor
  • 9
    78
    35

    Alexa Vega

    Age: 32

    Birthplace: Miami, Florida, United States of America

    Gender: Female

    • Spy Kids
    • Repo! The Genetic Opera
  • 10
    104
    59

    Morena Baccarin

    Age: 41

    Birthplace: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Gender: Female

    • Gotham
    • Deadpool 2
    • Firefly
  • 11
    69
    28

    Rosa Salazar

    Age: age 33
    • Alita: Battle Angel
    • Maze Runner film series
    • American Horror Story: Murder House
  • 12
    131
    84

    Selena Gomez

    Age: 28

    Birthplace: Grand Prairie, Texas, United States of America

    Gender: Female

    • Spring Breakers
    • Hotel Transylvania film series
  • 13
    79
    41

    Odette Annable

    Age: 35

    Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States of America

    Gender: Female

    • Cloverfield
    • Supergirl
    • House
  • 14
    79
    41

    Naya Rivera

    Age: 33

    Birthplace: Valencia, Santa Clarita, California, United States of America

    Gender: Female

    • Glee
    • Step Up: High Water

     

  • 15
    81
    47

    Jordana Brewster

    Age: 40

    Birthplace: Panama City, Panama

    Gender: Female

    • The Fast and the Furious franchise
    • Lethal Weapon
    • The Faculty
    •  
  • 16
    85
    51

    Camila Mendes

    Age: age 24
    • Riverdale
    • Coyote Lake
  • 17
    96
    65

    Victoria Justice

    Age: 27

    Birthplace: Hollywood, Florida, United States of America

    Gender: Female

    • Eye Candy
    • Victorious
  • 18
    60
    31

    Christian Serratos

    Age: 30

    Birthplace: Pasadena, California, United States of America

    Gender: Female

    • The Twilight Saga film series
    • The Walking Dead
  • 19
    67
    42

    America Ferrera

    Age: 36

    Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States of America

    Gender: Female

  • 20
    52
    26

    Adria Arjona

    Age: age 26

    Gender: Female

    • Pacific Rim Uprising
    • True Detective
    • Emerald City
  • 21
    50
    30

    Cierra Ramirez

    Age: 25

    Birthplace: Houston, Texas

    Gender: Female

    • The Fosters
    • Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors
  • 22
    55
    36

    Carlos Valdes

    Age: age 29

    Gender: Male

    • Arrow
    • The Flash
  • 23
    84
    67

    Demi Lovato

    Age: 28

    Birthplace: Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America

    Gender: Female

    • From Dusk till Dawn: The Series
    • Glee
  • 24
    51
    37

    Isabella Gómez

    Age: age 20

    Birthplace: Medellin, Colombia

    Gender: Female

    • One Day at a Time
    • Matador
  • 25
    56
    42

    Diego Luna

    Age: 40

    Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico

    Gender: Male

    • Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
    • If Beale Street Could Talk
    • Elysium
LOAD MORE