Isabella Ferreira (born December 20, 2002) is an American actress known for her work in television and film. She gained prominence as Pilar Salazar in the popular Hulu teen drama series Love, Victor,(2020–2022) a spin-off of the 2018 film Love, Simon.[1] Ferreira's portrayal of Pilar, the main character's younger sister, has been praised for its depth and emotional resonance.[2]
Early life and education
Isabella Ferreira was born on December 20, 2002, in Los Angeles, California United States. She was passionate about the performing arts from a young age, particularly in acting and dance.[3][better source needed] Ferreira pursued her interest in acting through training at various acting Cyber Schools and workshops.[4][better source needed]
Career
Ferreira's career began with appearances in short films and guest roles on television. Isabella Ferreira made her feature film debut as Oliver Tabor in the 2017 film Beyond My Skin, She gained wider recognition when she was cast as Pilar Salazar in Love, Victor, which premiered on Hulu in June 2020.[5] In addition to her work on Love, Victor, Ferreira has appeared in other projects, including guest roles on Orange Is the New Black and roles in independent films.[6]
Isabella Ferreira starred alongside Rowan Blanchard in the Hulu film Crush, which premiered in April 2022.[7][8] In August 2024, Ferreira also played the character Bailey in Netflix's teen comedy Incoming, directed by Dave Chernin. Initially, she was cast in a supporting lead role for the film.[9]