Who is Belissa Escobedo? Hocus Pocus 2 and The Baker and the Beauty actress

Who is Belissa Escobedo? Hocus Pocus 2 and The Baker and the Beauty actress

The entertainment industry is constantly changing, and new names are emerging. Many new actors and actresses are breaking into the mainstream media. Belissa Escobedo is one such actress who has gained international recognition for her roles in blockbuster films.

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Belissa Escobedo
Belissa Escobedo attends the SCAD aTVfest 2020 - "The Baker And The Beauty" on February 28, 2020, in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo: Vivien Killilea
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Belissa Escobedo is best known for her role in The Baker and the Beauty as Natalie Garcia. Similarly, she has appeared in films and television shows like American Horror Stories, Don't Look Deeper and Meet Me @ the Clinic. With this in mind, learn about everything there is to know about the actress below.

Profile summary

  • Full name: Belissa Escobedo
  • Gender: Female
  • Date of birth: September 16, 1998
  • Age: 23 years old (as of 2022)
  • Zodiac sign: Virgo
  • Place of birth: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Nationality: American
  • Ethnicity: Latino
  • Religion: Christian
  • Height in feet: 5'5"
  • Height in centimetres: 165
  • Weight in pounds: 145
  • Weight in kilograms: 66
  • Hair colour: Brown
  • Eye colour: Dark brown
  • School: Los Angeles County High School
  • College: The New School for Drama
  • Profession: Actor

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Who is Belissa Escobedo?

She is an American actress born in Los Angeles, California, United States, on September 16, 1998. Belissa Escobedo's age is 23 years old as of 2022, and her zodiac sign is Virgo.

Who are Belissa Escobedo’s parents?

Unfortunately, the actress has yet to reveal her parents' identities. However, Belissa Escobedo's Instagram page includes photos of her with her father when she was younger.

Escobedo completed her secondary education at a California private high school. She then attended the Los Angeles County High School of the Arts to study art. Finally, she earned her acting credential and enrolled in the BFA program at The New School for Drama in 2016.

What is Belissa Escobedo nationality?

The celebrity was born in the US and is an American. However, she also has a diverse heritage in that she has Latino and Italian ancestry.

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Career

Belissa Escobedo
Belissa Escobedo on the pilot scene of "The Baker and the Beauty," which premiered on Monday, April 13, 2020. Photo: Guy D'Alema
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Escobedo began her career as a theatre performer before transitioning to the film industry. She portrayed Emilia in the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts performance of Othello. She also starred as Mrs Daigle in the Last Orchard Theatre Company's production of The Bad Seed.

Belissa made her television debut on the show Verses & Flow in 2015. She rose to prominence in the country in 2014 with her poem The Poet Puff Girls. She's also appeared in the Hollywood Bowl with other poets.

In 2016, she played a teen girl in the flick Meet Me @ the Clinic. In 2018, she appeared in the short film ABC Discovers: Los Angeles Talent Showcase. Belissa grabbed everyone's heart in 2020 with her participation in ABC's TV series The Baker and the Beauty.

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Is Belissa Escobedo in Desperate Housewives?

No. The actress has ten acting credits and has appeared in the following films and TV series.

Filmography

  • Bloody Maria - 2022 (TV Series) (filming) as Mosca
  • Oh, Poor Amy - 2022 (Short) (post-production) as Amy
  • Sid Is Dead - 2022 (post-production) as Luna Peralta
  • Hocus Pocus 2 - 2022 (post-production) as Izzy
  • Sex Appeal - 2022 as Bianca
  • American Horror Stories - 2021 (TV Series) as Shanti
  • Don't Look Deeper - 2020 (TV Series) as Cari
  • The Baker and the Beauty - 2020 (TV Series) as Natalie Garcia
  • ABC Discovers: Los Angeles Talent Showcase - 2018 (Short)
  • Meet Me @ the Clinic - 2016 (TV Mini-Series) as Teen Girl

Is Belissa Escobedo in Hocus Pocus?

Yes. The actress appears in the second instalment of the Hocus Pocus movie franchise. She plays Izzy in the 2022 film.

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Belissa Escobedo
Belissa Escobedo attends Entertainment Weekly And People Celebrate The New York Upfronts at Union Park, NYC on May 13, 2019, in New York City. Photo: Paul Bruinooge
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Belissa Escobedo is one of today's most promising young actors. Her transition from stage to screen acting has been a success, as seen by her trade. Fans can't get enough of the emerging star, and many are looking forward to seeing her in future films. Her career is still growing, and so is her fanbase.

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Her breakout role came in the television series Euphoria, and she has made tremendous career strides since then, indicating a lot of future potentials.

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