Patricia De Leon

Personal context

Summary

Patricia De León is a Panamanian actor known for film and television roles in English- and Spanish-language productions, including Lincoln Heights, Magic City, and Mayans M.C. She has described wanting to tell stories with a message and has spoken about improving Latino roles and creating more opportunities for Latino writers, directors, and producers. She served as a spokesperson for the now-defunct One Love Foundation and has said people should be respected regardless of sexual orientation, skin color, or religion; she has also called for more diverse voices in Hollywood and for creating space for others as a Latina woman. Her public advocacy includes PETA campaigns against bullfighting and in support of vegetarianism.