Singer-songwriter and actor Isabela Merced on why representation in Hollywood matters and whether the current shift in diversity in film is enough. | TIME

Actress Isabela Merced (Dora) and Becky G get their chef on in the cocina as they celebrate their diverse LatinX communities. These two young but seasoned superstars grew up absorbing their cultures (Mexican 🇲🇽 & Peruvian 🇵🇪) and have each found a way to continue to express them throughout their careers. In this episode these dopplegangers connect over their LatinX heritage as they share stories about their family roots and how their backgrounds are similar and yet totally unique! | Becky G

At 8, Isabela Merced’s family kitchen caught fire in Cleveland. Instead of fear, it sparked her dream to tell stories that moved people. Her mom worked double nursing shifts to drive her to auditions, her dad skipped overtime to watch her perform. By 10, she was on Broadway—their sacrifices turning a small fire into her lifelong flame. | Shoulders of Giants