Jess Darrow
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Jess Darrow is a Cuban-American actress and singer who gained international acclaim for her breakout role as the voice of
Luisa Madrigal in Disney’s 2021 animated hit Encanto, where she performed the RIAA-certified platinum song "Surface Pressure." Born on January 7, 1995, in Miami, Florida, she honed her craft at Rutgers University’s Mason Gross School of the Arts and the Shakespeare Globe Theatre in London.
In 2023, Darrow expanded her live-action repertoire by starring as Mikki Easton in the Amazon Prime Video drama series Fifteen-Love. In this role, she portrayed a sharp, queer public relations manager navigating the high-stakes world of professional tennis, a character she has praised for providing authentic LGBTQ+ representation. Beyond these major projects, her career includes appearances in the film Feast of the Seven Fishes and the television series Blue Bloods. As of 2026, she continues to be a prominent voice in the industry, blending her musical talents with diverse roles across film, television, and voice acting.
