Millennials Meet World - Alicia Sixtos - 4/25/2018

The word ‘millennial’ tends to get a bad reputation. Though the generation may be seen as the defiant ones, we are out there protesting, speaking up, getting involved in politics, and more! Millennials Meet World, hosted by Cruz Castillo, is a show that delves into the psyche of what it means to be one of the most controversial generations in U.S. history. Each episode will explore what it means to be a millennial in this world through all its sub-cultures. Stay tuned!

Alicia Sixtos is an actress of many talents. She's known for the predominantly Latinx Hulu original show, East Los High, where she played Maya Martinez. From East Los High she went on to play Carmen in ABC Family's The Fosters. With a long career and many talents under her belt, Alicia breaks down what it's like to be a Latinx actor in Hollywood. She talks about her family of empowered and talented women of color, her activism, and most importantly, her art.

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