Jessica Darrow Biography: Podcasts, Films, TV Series, Net Worth, Siblings, Height, Parents, Age, Video Games, Songs

Jessica Taylor Darrow, famously known as Jessica Darrow, is a vibrant Cuban-American actress and singer, best known for voicing Luisa Madrigal in Disney’s Encanto and singing the hit song “Surface Pressure.”

Her powerful voice and acting chops have made her a rising star in Hollywood.

Jessica’s a proud American who celebrates her Cuban heritage, bringing heart and energy to every role.

Profile

• Full Name: Jessica Taylor Darrow
• Stage Name: Jessica Darrow
• Born: January 7, 1995
• Age: 30 years old
• Birthplace: Miami, Florida, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actress, Singer, Voice Actress
• Height: 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm)
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Mr. Mark Darrow, Mrs. Sonia Darrow
• Siblings: Kristina Darrow
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $200,000 to $2 million

Early Life

Jessica Darrow was born on January 7, 1995, in Miami, Florida. Her dad, Mark Darrow, and mom, Sonia Darrow, are both Cuban-American entrepreneurs, giving Jessica her Cuban-American ethnicity, which she proudly embraces.

She was raised Christian, though it’s unclear if she actively practices. Jessica grew up with an older sister, Kristina, in a close-knit family. As a kid, she loved Disney films and was inspired by Lin-Manuel Miranda’s music, which later shaped her career.

Education

Jessica attended Mason Gross School of the Arts for her early education. She graduated from Rutgers University-New Brunswick with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting.

Career

Jessica started her career in 2019, playing Sarah in the film Feast of the Seven Fishes. She broke out in 2021 as the voice of Luisa Madrigal in Disney’s Encanto, singing “Surface Pressure,” which hit number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned 3× Platinum certification from the RIAA. She also voiced Mimi in Grand Theft Auto Online’s 2021 “Los Santos Tuners” update and Kory Hernandez in the podcast Anomaly (2019).

On TV, she played Taylor in Following Hannah Stone (2021), Mikki Easton in Fifteen-Love (2023), and appeared in Blue Bloods (2023) and Hamster & Gretel (2023). In 2024, she voiced Skelita and Abuela Calaveraz in Monster High. She’s set to star as Sorcha in Disney’s animated series North Woods (2025) and appear in The Residence and Elsbeth (2025).

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @jessicadarrow
• TikTok handle: @jessdarrow
• Facebook: Jessica Darrow
• YouTube channel: Jess305

Personal Life

Jessica, 30, is single and lives in Brooklyn, New York City. Her height is 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm), and she’s known for her black curly hair and dark brown eyes. She’s openly queer and a proud supporter of the LGBTQ+ community, speaking out against Florida’s Parental Rights in Education Act in 2022.

Jessica loves animals, with a pet dog, Giles, and two cats at home. She’s fluent in English and Spanish, reflecting her Cuban heritage. A big reader and writer, she enjoys creative hobbies. Jessica’s a proud American who celebrates her Cuban roots, often sharing her love for Miami and her family’s culture.

Net Worth

Jessica Darrow’s net worth is estimated between $200,000 and $2 million. Her income comes from acting in Encanto, Fifteen-Love, and other projects, as well as from singing “Surface Pressure,” which has millions of streams.

Her YouTube channel, Jess305, and social media presence (1.2 million Instagram followers) add to her earnings through brand deals. Her rising career keeps her wealth growing.

Discography:

Singles:

• “Same Way” (2021) – Non-album single
• “Surface Pressure” (2021, from Encanto) – No. 8 Billboard Hot 100, 3× Platinum (RIAA)
• “All of You” (2021, with Encanto cast) – No. 71 Billboard Hot 100
• “Make It Clean” (2022) – Non-album single.

Filmography:

Film:

• Feast of the Seven Fishes (2019) – Sarah
• Encanto (2021) – Luisa Madrigal (voice)

TV:

• Following Hannah Stone (2021) – Taylor (mini-series)
• Disney Television Discovers: Talent Showcase (2021) – Future Ray
• Fifteen-Love (2023) – Mikki Easton (6 episodes)
• Blue Bloods (2023) – Isabella (1 episode, “Irish Exits”)
• Hamster & Gretel (2023) – Melissa Gomez (1 episode)
• Monster High (2023–2024) – Skelita Calaveraz, Abuela Calaveraz (voice, three episodes)
• The Residence (2025) – Nohelia (1 episode)
• Elsbeth (2025) – Taylor (1 episode)
• North Woods (TBA) – Sorcha (voice, animated series)

Video Games:

• Grand Theft Auto Online (2021) – Mimi (Los Santos Tuners DLC)

Podcasts:

• Anomaly (2019) – Kory Hernandez (voice)