Shakira Barrera


Shakira Barrera is an American dancer and actress.

Early life and education

Barrera was born in Englewood, New Jersey, to Nicaraguan-American parents and attended the Bergen County Academies. Barrera earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts at Rutgers University, where she studied dance.

Career

In 2018, Barrera was added to the cast of the television series GLOW. Her character, Yolanda, is a stripper and a lesbian, who joins the cast when an original wrestler leaves.

Personal life

Barrera makes monthly donations to, and has organized fund-raising events for, a charity that helps disabled people in Nicaragua.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2014Sketch JuiceShakiraEpisode: "Slipped Up"
2014Grey's AnatomyYoung MomEpisode: "We Gotta Get Out of This Place"
2014-2015Freak OutHerselfMain cast
2014-2016Faking ItVashti NadiraRecurring
2016RosewoodAnanda 'Andi' SinghEpisode: "Paralytics and Priorities"
2016East Los HighKris2 episodes
2016BizaardvarkBritt PicklesEpisode: "Puff and Frankie"
2016Those Who Can'tInzeEpisode: "8 Mile High"
2017uncoolDukeEpisode: "Free Pizza"
2017High & MightyAngie6 episodes
2018Lethal WeaponNina DelilloEpisode: "Leo Gets Hitched"
2018Queen of the SouthYoung CamilaEpisode: "Diez de Copas"
2018Three RiversLucyTV Pilot
2018-2019GLOWYolanda "Junkchain" RivasRecurring
2019-presentIt's Bruno!LuluMain cast
2020Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.Agent KingEpisode: "Adapt or Die"