Pretty Gritty
Jeanette Villafane
A fearlessly authentic performer bridging spiritual depth with raw storytelling to amplify queer and Latinx narratives.
“As a kid, I called NBC to save my favorite show.
Now I’m acting and creating meaningful shows on TV.”
"Authenticity over perfection."
The Work
From a tough-as-nails lesbian construction worker on Netflix to a Cuban horse rancher dismantling rural stereotypes on Hulu, Jeanette inhabits characters that crack open silenced narratives. On stage, she brings queer stories to life with the kind of grit that stays with an audience long after the curtain falls.
The Dedication
After an endometriosis emergency, she left the ER with her hospital wristband still on and performed the monologue that changed everything.
Award-winning screenwriter. Published poet.
Committed to stories that don't look away.
Grit. Soul. Purpose. Turning bold vision into art that matters.
Photography: Jaqi Medlock
Art Direction: Mondo Morales