Christian Serratos

Christian Marie Serratos was born on September 21, 1990, in Pasadena, California. Of Mexican and Italian descent, Serratos began her career at a young age. Initially a competitive figure skater, she later entered modeling after signing with Ford Models. Her first significant step into acting came with the role of Suzie Crabgrass in Nickelodeon's popular teen series "Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide" (2004–2007), which brought her recognition among young audiences. However, the role that earned her widespread recognition in the film industry was Angela Weber in Stephenie Meyer's best-selling novel adaptations, the "Twilight" franchise (2008–2012). Playing one of Bella Swan's kind and loyal friends in these films, Serratos gained international attention due to the series' global success and achieved a major milestone in her career. Another pivotal moment in her career occurred when she joined AMC's hit series "The Walking Dead" (2014–2022), taking on the role of Rosita Espinosa in the show's fourth season.

Initially a supporting character, Rosita evolved over the years into one of the show's most courageous, talented, and resilient warriors thanks to Serratos' performance. The character's tragic and heroic farewell at the series finale left a profound impact on viewers, cementing Rosita as one of the beloved figures in the franchise. While continuing her role in "The Walking Dead," Serratos took on one of the biggest projects of her career by starring in the Netflix production "Selena: The Series" (2020–2021). In this biographical drama, she portrayed the legendary Tejano music artist Selena Quintanilla. Praised by both critics and audiences for this challenging role, Serratos demonstrated her talent and versatility as a lead actress, marking a new chapter in her career.