Isabela Merced: when she studied at a school in Los Olivos and 10 things you didn’t know about her

At his short 20 years of age, Elizabeth Merced She is one of the young actresses with the greatest projection in Hollywood. And in Peru, news of her generates a lot of pride, because she is an artist with Peruvian blood in her veins. Although she was born and raised in the United States, Isabela has a Peruvian mother and the national culture has always been very present in her life, although there was a time when she struggled with her identity.

Regarding the premiere of “Agonía”, a song with DJ Kayfex whose official video clip was filmed entirely in Ayacucho, a city that thanks to both talents now shines around the world on various streaming platforms, Isabela Merced spoke exclusively with Skip Intro and in this note we tell you some little-known facts about her and her career.

Remember that you can see the full video interview on our official Instagram account:

1. She bought an apartment and lives alone

The actress said that she has recently started living alone, since she bought her own apartment in Los Angeles, which initially shocked her mother.

“I know that it is a little different to live alone when you turn 20 because in Peru there is that custom of living with your parents until you get married and my mother was a little uncomfortable. She told me: ‘Are you going to live alone?’ In Peru, 4 generations live under one roof, but that’s a bit ‘crowded’ for me”, joked Isabela.

2. How her mother came to the US

Although she grew up in Ohio, the story of Isabela Merced begins in Peru, when her mother, at a very young age, decided to migrate to the United States, a brave gesture that aroused the admiration of the now famous actress.

“Almost all of my mother’s family lives in Peru. My mom came to the US when she was about 16 years old, she came by herself and that’s very impressive to me. At 16 I didn’t even know how to drive, now she’s a manager living in Los Angeles, I feel very proud of her”, says the artist.

3. There was a time when he didn’t want to speak Spanish anymore

Isabela remembers that her mother raised her speaking Spanish, which is why she considers this language her first language; however, when she reached school age, she confesses that she came to feel a need to “Americanize herself”.

“When I started school in the United States, I no longer wanted to speak Spanish with my mom. I told her: ‘if you speak to me in Spanish, I will answer you in English,’ ”said the actress, who caused her Peruvian mother annoyance with her response.

4. He studied at a school in Los Olivos

Isabela remembers that because of her disenchantment with her roots, her mother decided to send her to study in Peru for a while. “She was part of a punishment,” the actress recalls about the two semesters of the second year of elementary education that she did at a school in Los Olivos, where her mother had studied.

“My mother told me: ‘You live in the US, but you have to appreciate your culture and she sent me to study in Peru. At first I didn’t like her, I felt like a foreigner in that country that I didn’t know much”; Mercy said. “My mom wanted me to feel, like her, the love for Peru. After spending a lot of time with my family, studying in my uniform, eating Peruvian food, listening to Peruvian music, I fell in love. From there, I returned to Peru every year to spend Christmas and New Years. All thanks to my mom. Without her, I wouldn’t be able to speak Spanish,” says the 20-year-old.

5. Would you like to live one day in Peru?

Although currently her busy work schedule prevents it, Isabela says that she dreams of one day being able to live in different parts of the world, including, of course, Peru.

“When I have enough money and time to live in various places, it is one of my dreams. I would like to live in Peru and be with my family, with my dear Aunt Gloria, whom I miss a lot and is already old, “said Isabela, with special mention to one of her most beloved relatives.

6. It will be in April in Lima

Isabela, as we mentioned above, always has Peru on her agenda and will be back in April to celebrate Holy Week with her family. She explains that she has a very good relationship with her Peruvian family. In addition to her aunt Gloria, she mentions her grandfather and says: “I have many cousins, I don’t know them all, but I wish I could.”

7. If you imagine an American version of “There is room in the background”

It is no secret that Isabela grew up in her teens watching the popular Peruvian series “Al fondo hay lugar”. Moreover, she has very good friendships with some of her stars, such as Marco Zunino and Erick Elera. But, can you imagine that the artist produces an American version of this national fiction? She does not see the idea as something impossible

“It would be interesting to produce ‘There is room in the background’, an American version. He is not that crazy. I know Marco Zunino, I loved his ‘little thing’ character. He is a friend of my mom and during the pandemic we talked about the idea of ​​an American version of ‘In the background there is room’. It is a story that has to do with our experience as immigrants in a country like the United States, which has many opportunities and in which a class difference is also noticeable. When you come to Los Angeles there is a class difference between Latinos and gringos. There is a stereotype that Latinos work for gringos, it would be interesting to see that in an American version of ‘AFHS’, perhaps with some special guests, too, such as ‘Cara de pez’, ‘Ricolás’ or ‘Grace’”, the actress pointed out.

8. Will make a movie based on a novel by John Green

Recently, Isabela Merced confirmed that she will start shooting the movie “A thousand times until forever” in April, one of the novels by the famous American writer John Green, who became very popular among young people with “Under the Same Star.”

The actress told Skip Intro of “El Comercio” that filming will begin in Cincinnatti, Ohio, in April. “I am very excited, I have read that book and I love that author, John Green, I think it is my favorite book of his. Although it is a book for teenagers, it is very deep. He talks about OCD, about anxiety, but he does it in a very natural way. Sometimes mental health is talked about romantically, but you have to talk about what you really feel when you have anxiety, I love the script, I think it’s very respectful, “said Merced.

9. You have suffered from anxiety

The artist confessed that, due to the very nature of her work, she has also experienced a feeling of anxiety. “I feel anxiety all the time. For me, as an actress, there is a lot of pressure. If I am in an interview and that day I do not feel well, I still have to leave with a smile, act like everything is fine, even if I just cried, ”says the star.

“We are human, it seems that we are not because of the perfect makeup and hairstyle, but we are human,” reflects the young woman.

10. He adores his fans

That is why the actress especially values ​​the role that her fans have in her career and her life.

“The artists have the ability to act and sing to be creative and honest and connect with the fans and that is the most important thing, they are the ones who help you more than anyone. The Hollywood industry doesn’t want to support me, they just want their money and without fans I wouldn’t have a career,” says Isabela emphatically.

CURIOSITIES

With these data, they surely already feel that they know Isabela Merced much better, but the artist also revealed two small curiosities to close the interview.

1. What is the series that you have seen more than 10 times?

Answer: “Avatar: The Last Airbender” from Nickelodeon.

2. Who do you imagine as the protagonist of your biographical film?

Answer: To Julianna Gamiz.

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