
Jenny De La Fuente
Actor, writer, producer
Jenny De La Fuente is an actor drawn to honest, human-centered storytelling. She has taken on raw dramatic roles in projects such as Somewhere You Feel Free, Amazon Prime’s An Unknown Enemy, and the short film Drop, while also bringing a natural sense of humor and timing to grounded dark comedies.
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Born and raised in Mexico City, Jenny started her training at CEA Televisa and the Russian-Mexican Institute before earning her Theatre degree from the University of Texas at Austin, where she graduated as a Spotlight student. She has since trained in the Meisner technique at In the Moment Acting and in voice with Melissa Grogan, with stage credits including Some Girls, The Sparrow, and Push Up.
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Known for her emotional maturity and authenticity, Jenny brings depth, humor, and relatability to every role. Today she splits her time between performing, producing, and writing, dedicated to telling stories that stay true to her values, highlighting connection, empathy, and a deeply humanistic perspective.
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Latest work...
Somewhere You Feel Free
Inspired by true events, Jenny De La Fuente took on the roles of writer, producer, and lead actor in this raw short film confronting sexual harassment.
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Nominated for best actress at Austin Under The Stars and Austin Spotlight 2025.
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An Unknown Enemy

Watch Jenny on Amazon Prime’s Mexican hit series Un Extraño Enemigo, where Fernando Barrientos, Head of the National Security Directorate, Mexico’s secret police, schemes to reach the highest position in the country.
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New Me Web Series
Jenny De La Fuente plays the fabulous and confident Lucía in the comedic coming-of-age web series New Me, written by Catie Hankins and produced/directed by Jenny De La Fuente and Catie Hankins.
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Drop
When a routine under-the-table transaction goes horribly wrong, a young man finds himself on the run from a mysterious woman. Directed by Isaac Scego.
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Just Believe - Ruthie Craft
Jenny De La Fuente is part of the powerful ensemble in the music video Just Believe by hit artist Ruthie Craft, shot entirely on film by cinematographer David Wells and directed by Jen Parkhill.​
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