Many of our favorite singers aren’t just great performers—they’re also composers, musicians, and producers. But some have taken their talents even further by stepping into acting. We’ve already seen artists like Harry Styles in My Policeman and Don’t Worry Darling, or Billie Eilish in the Prime Video series Swarm.
This time, we’re shining a spotlight on Latin singers who’ve made their acting debuts in movies and TV shows. You might already know about Karol G’s role in Griselda or Bad Bunny’s performance in Bullet Train. But did you know Rauw Alejandro and Maluma have also tried their hand at acting? Keep reading—you might discover some surprising roles!
Bad Bunny
Benito Antonio, better known as Bad Bunny, has shown that his talents go far beyond music. In January 2021, he surprised fans by stepping into the WWE ring as a wrestler, and he’s also made a name for himself as an actor in movies. The same year, he made a cameo appearance in F9.
In the 2022 action film Bullet Train, he played ‘El Lobo,’ a revenge-driven assassin. He shared the screen with big stars like Brad Pitt and Aaron Taylor-Johnson, making an impressive Hollywood debut.
In 2023, he took on a different kind of role, starring alongside Gael García Bernal in the biographical drama Cassandro. He played Felipe, and the film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival before being released on Prime Video by Amazon Studios on September 22, 2023.
New clip from Roger Ross Williams’ ‘CASSANDRO’ featuring Gael García Bernal and Bad Bunny.
Bad Bunny was also set to play El Muerto. However, according to Meristation, Sony has hit pause on the project. After the mixed reviews for Venom, the failure of Morbius, and the struggles of Kraven the Hunter, Sony has started rethinking its Spider-Man spin-off universe. For now, the role is on hold until further notice.
Bad Bunny will play El Muerto and be the first Latino superhero to get his own movie 🔥 pic.twitter.com/otbnVFKjev
Rauw made his acting debut in the third and final season of Netflix’s Spanish series Sky Rojo (2023), playing the role of Diego. Even though his part was relatively small, Rauw Alejandro brought his trademark charisma to the screen, adding new energy to the story.
Emilia Mernes is a rising international star who tried her hand at acting with a supporting role in the Argentine series Entrelazados. She appeared during the show’s first season.
Karol G
The series Griselda, starring Sofía Vergara, grabbed attention for including the acting debut of one of today’s biggest stars: Karol G. However, instead of a major role that could highlight her acting talent, her appearance turned out to be more of a cameo. She plays a small supporting character with only a few lines, none of which are essential to the storyline. In fact, her interaction with the lead, Sofía Vergara, is minimal.
Becky G made her acting debut in the 2017 film Power Rangers, where she played Trini Kwan, the Yellow Ranger. Her character was a modern reimagining of the original Yellow Ranger from the iconic 1990s TV series. One of the standout elements of Becky G’s portrayal was a groundbreaking storyline that revealed Trini questioning her sexuality, making her the first LGBTQ+ superhero in the Power Rangers franchise.
In the 2022 romantic comedy Marry Me, Maluma played the role of Bastian, a global pop sensation and the fiancé of Jennifer Lopez‘s character, Kat Valdez. His role in this movie marked his Hollywood acting debut. He also contributed to the film’s soundtrack, performing songs alongside JLo, including the title track ‘Marry Me’ and ‘Pa’ Ti.’
Create Fam @JLo announces new movie. “Marry Me” is set to be released Valentine’s Day 2021 starring #Maluma and #OwenWilson
In 2021, Camila Cabello took on the role of Cinderella in a modern retelling of the classic fairytale, released on Amazon Prime Video. Her portrayal of Cinderella was reimagined as a bold, independent young woman with dreams of starting her own fashion business, adding a contemporary twist to the traditional story. In this version, Camila not only showcased her acting skills but also shined in her strongest element: singing.
Camila Cabello steps into a high-fashion fairytale in first teaser for ‘Cinderella’ 👠
Ozuna made a cameo appearance in the 2021 action blockbuster F9, part of the Fast & Furiousfranchise. He played a young version of Santos, a character tied to Dom Toretto’s (Vin Diesel) inner circle.
Danna has had an impressive career as an actress, starting when she was just 5 years old. By a young age, she had already appeared in numerous telenovelas in her home country, Mexico. She’s also made a name for herself in theater, with one of her most notable roles being Elphaba in Wicked. She even voiced the same character in the Spanish-language version of the 2024 film adaptation.
Her big break on the international stage came with the Spanish series Élite in 2018, which brought her widespread fame, not just in Spain. After the success of the series, Danna decided to fully dedicate herself to her music career.
Anitta
Talking about Elite, Anitta made a special guest appearance in the seventh season as a character named Orquídea. Her role was relatively small but added a touch of drama and intrigue to the series. It was a memorable moment that let her shine and show off her charisma and acting skills.
A new self-defense teacher has arrived to Las Encinas. Anitta joins Élite Season 7 on October 20.
The talented Rosalía made her acting debut with a small cameo in Pain and Glory, one of the most celebrated Spanish films of 2019. Directed by Pedro Almodóvar, she shared the screen with Penélope Cruz, playing one of the women washing clothes by the river. In a memorable part of the scene, she sang Lola Flores’ iconic song, ‘A tu vera,’ adding a unique and personal touch.
TINI
For those who know TINI for her hit songs today, it’s worth mentioning that the Argentine artist started her career on television. Her big break, not just in Argentina but globally, came with the Disney musical series Violetta, where she played the lead role.
Soon, María Becerra will make her acting debut as a prisoner in En el Barro, a spin-off of the popular Argentine series El Marginal. Which artist on this list surprised you the most with their acting skills? And which singer would you like to see on screen next? Let us know!
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