Annie Gonzalez

Annie Gonzalez is a Chicana actress, singer, and dancer known for her work in film and television, as well as her advocacy for Latinx representation in Hollywood. Gonzalez began her entertainment career at age 10 as one of the original dancers on the show "JammX Kids" for Warner Brothers. She received the inaugural Latin Heat Rising Star Award, recognizing her early impact in the industry.

Gonzalez has appeared in television series including Showtime's "Shameless," FX's "American Horror Story," Amazon's "Good Girls," and Starz's "Vida." She played Lidia in the Netflix series "Gentefied," which follows three cousins working to keep their family's Boyle Heights taco shop open amid neighborhood gentrification. Her performance in "Gentefied" highlighted her ability to portray complex characters in culturally resonant stories.

Gonzalez starred as Judy Montañez in the feature film "Flamin' Hot," directed by Eva Longoria for Searchlight Pictures and Franklin Entertainment. The film tells the story of Richard Montañez, the Frito-Lay janitor who developed Flamin' Hot Cheetos. Gonzalez's role as Judy Montañez brought attention to the personal side of this story, contributing to the film's recognition at SXSW, where it received the Audience Choice Award.

Her film credits also include "Drive-Away Dolls" and "Leanne." Gonzalez hosted the Hispanic Heritage Awards television special and attended the Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards. She has taken on the roles of Jenni Rivera and Mayra Guillén in upcoming biopics, further establishing her as a prominent figure in Latina representation in the entertainment industry.

Off-screen, Gonzalez is an advocate for civil rights and Latinx culture, using her platform to support diverse stories and communities within the film and television industry.