'When it comes to representation on TV while I was growing up, I had a bit of an interesting situation,' Gomez said.
During Hispanic Heritage Month, TODAY is sharing the community’s history, pain, joy, and pride. We are highlighting Hispanic and Latino trailblazers and rising voices. TODAY will be publishing personal essays, stories, videos, and specials throughout the month of September and October.When Isabella Gomez was growing up in Colombia with a dream of becoming an actor, she didn't immediately notice a lack of Latinx representation in Hollywood.
In 2017, Gomez became a breakout star for her portrayal of Elena Alvarez, a gay, Latina teenager on the reboot of the sitcom"One Day at a Time."Ali Goldstein / Netflix
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