Jeanette Villafane: Visionary
Latinx Actor | Writer | Soul Healer
From NYC to the Screen: Bold, Fearless, and Relentless
“When I was a kid, I called NBC to save my favorite show—now I’m here to act and create shows that matter."
🎞 Authentic. Bold. Unapologetic.
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Meet Pretty Gritty
Jeanette Villafane
A fearlessly authentic performer who transforms spaces by bridging spiritual depth with raw storytelling.
Jeanette Villafane brings grit and soul to amplify queer and Latinx narratives. This New York-born actor, director, producer, and spiritual catalyst’s relationship with storytelling began in the solitude of her Cuban household. Television wasn’t just escapism—it became her bridge to connection, her classroom for life, and her pathway to deeper conversations with her parents. That same young girl who called NBC daily from a payphone to save her favorite show has evolved into a powerhouse performer, infusing every role with raw authenticity and weaving her bilingual voice and cultural depth into each character.
From Artist Manager to Storyteller
For years, Jeanette uplifted others’ careers—co-founding the dance company La Santa Luz and managing musicians—before realizing her own voice demanded the spotlight. Stepping away from backstage roles, she immersed herself in acting classes, channeling her decade of artistic advocacy into roles that crack open silenced narratives.
"Billy on the Street" with Chris Evans and Jeanette Villafane and Billy Eichner
Netflix Tales of The City Jeanette Villafane and Zosia Mamet
We Crashed Apple TV+ with Jeanette Villafane Jared Leto and Anne Hathaway
HULU "BERROS- YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE" JEANETTE VILLAFANE Directed by Casio Hamer
BTS - NETFLIX'S TALES OF THE CITY
"Chain Mail " - Jeanette Villafane and Brendt Reil - NYC Theater
TOSOS 'Rock On Line" - Full Cast
TOSOS 'Rock On Line" - Jeanette Villafane and Ellie Frances
TOSOS 'Rock On Line" - Jeanette Villafane and Ellie Frances
Full Circle Ensemble- "From Page to Stage"- Spoken Word Poetry -Jeanette Villafane -
Bar Dykes TOSOS at The Flea - FULL CAST
Full Circle Ensemble- "From Page to Stage"- Spoken Word Poetry -Jeanette Villafane and Nicky E
HULU "BERROS- YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE" Jeanette Villafane and Zack Garmer Directed by Casio Hamer
Bar Dykes TOSOS at The Flea - Jeanette Villafane and Brooke M. Haney with FULL CAST
TOSOS "Bar Dykes" Jeanette Villafane and Moira Stone
Transformative Work Across Platforms
Netflix’s Tales of the City: A tough-as-nails lesbian construction worker balancing vulnerability with unshakable strength.
Hulu’s Your Attention Please: Berros: A complex Cuban horse rancher dismantling rural Latinx stereotypes.
Award-Winning Indie Empire Gypsy: A ruthless underboss radiating menace and magnetic humanity.
On Stage: Redefining queer narratives as the stone-cold yet heart-on-her-sleeve womanizer Rusty in TOSOS production of “Bar Dykes”,
Delivering comedic brilliance in “Dollywould”,
Winning hearts as the aloof ’80s rocker in Rock on the Line.
Legendary Dedication
Her commitment to craft is unmatched. After an endometriosis emergency, she left the ER with her hospital wristband still on, performed a monologue, and landed the representation that launched her career.
Jeanette’s creative journey is as dynamic as her spirit. Armed with a BA in Media Communications & Film from City College of New York, she has founded a NYC dance company, managed artists, earned a diversity scholarship at Upright Citizens Brigade, and trained at the Deena Levy Theatre Studio, where she later became an assistant acting coach.
Her work as a published poet and award-winning screenwriter continues to elevate voices and explore complex topics with honesty and NYC realism
Beyond the Spotlight
From swimming with sharks to collaborating with sacred healers at ancient global sites, Jeanette draws from extraordinary experiences to deepen her characters. A published spoken word poet and award-winning screenwriter, she’s committed to amplifying LGBTQ+ and Latinx voices through stories that ignite empathy and dialogue.
When she’s not performing, Jeanette guides others as a spiritual catalyst, helping people turn their shadows into light and embrace their fullest potential.
Whether on screen, behind the camera, or working as a creative force in her community, Jeanette Villafane fearlessly lives and performs with grit, soul, and purpose—turning her bold vision into art that matters.
Guided by her mantra “Authenticity Over Perfection,” she transforms storytelling into a bridge for human connection—proving that grit, soul, and spiritual depth can turn art into revolution.
Photography made possible by Jaqi Medlock, under the Art direction of Mondo Morales
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