LOS ANGELES, CA – Deborah Mesa’s artistic journey began on the stages of Havana, where she first performed at age four with the renowned children’s theatre company Cascabel. Surrounded by costumes, scripts, and the rhythm of live performance, she found her calling early—and never looked back.
By eight, she made her television debut in Los Pequeñines, originally cast as background but quickly promoted to a lead role when directors Roly Peña and Jean Michel Fernández recognized her natural charisma and deep familiarity with the material. It was a pivotal moment that foreshadowed a career defined by preparation, presence, and persistence.
Mesa’s foundation in the craft was shaped under the guidance of the legendary Cuban acting coach Humberto Rodríguez at the Olga Alonso Group, where she studied alongside some of the country’s top emerging talent. By 11, she was performing as Juliet in Romeo and Juliet. At 12, she was cast as Patricia in the TV series Flores con Patricia.
At 14, Deborah earned a highly competitive spot at Cuba’s Escuela Nacional de Arte (ENA), one of the nation’s premier institutions for performing arts. But just two years later, her family relocated to the United States. Still a teenager, she left behind a promising career and began again this time in Miami.
Determined to continue her training, Deborah studied at Prometeo Theater while attending high school. She then set her sights on Los Angeles, enrolling at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, where she immersed herself in English-language performance, from Shakespeare to contemporary American drama.
Now based in LA, Mesa is steadily building a multifaceted career across film, television, commercials, and voice-over. Her credits include lead roles in The Delivery, Everything I Need, and La Conducta de la Vida, as well as standout performances in commercials and animated projects. She is bilingual, trained in stage combat and dance (salsa, tango, Afro-dance), and certified in open water scuba diving—adding depth and versatility to her on-screen presence.
With a new television pilot filming this spring and a growing body of work, Deborah Mesa represents a bold new voice in international talent, grounded in discipline, elevated by experience, and driven by a vision that continues to unfold. Follow her journey on Instagram @deborah_mesa96 with exciting projects ahead.
Her dream of earning an Oscar isn’t wishful thinking. It’s the natural evolution of a career built on craft, resilience, and the fearless pursuit of excellence.
