Her career began with roles in the telenovelas Siempre tuya Acapulco (2013), Tanto amor (2015), and Netflix produced series Club de Cuervos (2017). She gained further recognition for her lead role in the Starz drama series Vida (2018–2020). Barrera earned praise starring as Vanessa in the musical drama film In the Heights (2021) based on the Lin-Manuel Miranda stage musical. She also starred as Sam Carpenter in the slasher horror film Scream (2022).
Filmography
Film
- In the Heights (2021) as Vanessa
- Scream (2022) (2022) as Samantha "Sam" Carpenter
- Scream VI (2023)
- Bed Rest (2022) as Julie Rivers
Television
- Club de Cuervos (2017) as Isabel Cantù
- Vida (2018-20) as Lyn Hernandez
- Keep Breathing (2022) as Olivia "Liv" Rivera
