Young actress Paulina Chávez is just starting out, but her career is already on the rise. So much so that last year (2021), she even hosted her own series, The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia on Netflix.
Here are stories about her boyfriend, parents, ethnicity and more.
Paulina Chavez on Netflix Fate: Winx Story
When Netflix released the first season of Fate: Winx Story In 2021, it was met with widespread criticism from fans. Because the fantasy film, inspired by the Nickelodeon cartoon Winx Club, does not feature Flora. Instead, she is replaced by a new white character named Terra (Eliot Salt).
So when the show’s second season premiered on September 16, 2022, fan-favorite character Flora was finally introduced to fans in the form of actress Paulina Chávez.
Flora is described as outgoing and well-traveled. She contributes to the dynamic between Bloom Peters (Abigail Cowen) and the fairies in the room. While Paulina says she’s very caring, it’s what makes her so likable. The actress also shared that, among other things, portraying Flora’s confidence was a challenging part. “She really takes control of the room when she’s in it, and that’s something I had to learn to do. I’m a little shy,” she confessed.
To prepare for the role, Paulina said she wrote pages of internal dialogue. She revealed that she also wrote a letter as Flora to herself and then burned it, almost like a ritual.
Paulina Chávez Movies and TV Shows
Paulina Chávez began her acting career in 2016 when she appeared in the series Day 5. She then gained more attention in 2018 when she made her film debut in Giant Youth.
Paulina was homeschooled through middle and high school and also auditioned. It took her five years to get her real break in the film industry.
She continued her career with television shows and movies such as Game On! A Comedy Crossover Event, Scandal Made Me Famous, vicious circle, Baby Mayne and Knuckleheads, Teenage Girl: Valerie’s Vacation, Zinnia flower, Padre PioAnd Merry Christmas.
Fate: Winx Story is perhaps her most mature role to date. However, having earned an estimated net worth of $1.25 million as of 2022, she says she’s on the hunt for more diverse and powerful roles. She recently finished filming the Julio Quintana-directed indie film Mustang Miraclebased on the critically acclaimed book by Humberto G. Garcia. She plays Daniela Torres, an aspiring writer, in the film.
In the coming days, Paulina also wants to get into producing and directing. Apparently, she even shadowed director Jody Hahn while filming her previous series, The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia.
How old is Paulina Chavez?
Born on May 22, 2002, Paulina Chávez turns 20 years old in 2022.
Who are Paulina Chávez’s parents?
Paulina Chávez is the daughter of Patricia Fonseca Chávez (mother) and Lorenzo Chávez (father).
It is believed that in order to pursue a career in Hollywood, Paulina moved with her mother to Los Angeles and her father remained there.
Both Paulina’s parents were very supportive of her. Her mother especially helped her throughout her journey and encouraged her to pursue her dreams.
Paulina is the youngest of three children and has two older sisters, Celeste Chávez and Jessica Chávez. It seems that Paulina looks up to her older sisters. While Celeste works as a civil engineer in Denver, Jessica is a literacy program facilitator at the San Antonio-based “DoSeum.”
Is Paulina Chávez Mexican or Latin American?
Paulina Chávez is of Latina descent and she loves playing this role on screen. She strongly believes that diversity is important both on and off screen. She is just incredibly proud of her Mexican heritage.
For those wondering whether Paulina is Mexican or Latina, let us tell you that Latinas and Mexicans are basically the same. While “Latino” is a term used to refer to people living in the United States who speak Spanish or are of Spanish descent, “Mexican” is a term used to refer to the people, culture, and language of Mexico.
Of all the memories of cultural practice growing up, Paulina’s favorite is the time she and her family would go to Juarez, Mexico almost every weekend to gather with relatives and sing Mariachi music.
Paulina Chavez Height and Weight
Paulina Chávez is 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs an average of 48 kg or 106 pounds as of 2022. Naturally, her eyes and hair appear to be dark brown. Her full lips also complement her beautiful features.
Paulina Chavez’s boyfriend
Paulina Chávez’s fans have been pairing her with her The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia co-star Reed Horstmann for a while. In February 2020, even J-14 The online magazine ran a story headlined “The pairing of Reed Horstmann and Paulina Chavez isn’t just great on camera — they’re super close even when the cameras aren’t rolling!”
So, did these two ever date? Paulina has never admitted nor denied that Reed was her boyfriend and neither has Reed.
Paulina also never hinted anything like that to other co-stars or any men in general.
Related FAQs
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Is Paulina Chavez on Instagram?
Paulina Chávez can be found on Instagram @paulinafchavez with 42 posts and 227k followers as of September 20, 2022.
Additionally, Paulina has a Twitter account (@PaulinaFChavez).
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Where was Paulina Chavez born?
Paulina Chávez was born in El Paso, a city in the western corner of the state of Texas, United States. But she grew up in South San Antonio.