Kristin Herrera Biography: Husband, Kids, Age, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows, Parents, Height

Kristin Lisa Herrera, known as Kristin Herrera, is a former American actress best known for her role as Dana Cruz in the first season of the Nickelodeon series Zoey 101 and as Lourdes Del Toro in the film Freedom Writers.

She appeared in guest roles on shows like General Hospital and ER during her active years in the mid-2000s, before stepping away from the spotlight to focus on a more private life.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Kristin Lisa Herrera
• Stage Name: Kristin Herrera
• Born: February 21, 1989
• Age: 37 years old
• Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: Mexican-American and Puerto Rican
• Occupation: Former Actress
• Height: 1.62 m
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. Herrera and Mrs. Herrera
• Siblings: Ryan Herrera, Justin Herrera, Ashley Herrera
• Spouse: Daniel Novak
• Children: Christopher Liam Novak
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1.5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Kristin Herrera was born on February 21, 1989, in Los Angeles, California, United States. Raised by her parents Mr. Herrera and Mrs. Herrera in the Los Angeles area, she grew up in a Mexican-American and Puerto Rican family with two older brothers, Ryan and Justin, and an older sister named Ashley.

She speaks fluent Spanish and attended Hillcrest Christian School in Granada Hills, California, during her childhood and early teens. She began acting as a child, appearing in commercials and guest roles, and pursued opportunities in entertainment rather than formal higher education, focusing on practical experience in acting instead of traditional college studies.

Career

Kristin Herrera started her acting career as a child with guest appearances on shows like ER and General Hospital. She gained recognition for her role as Dana Cruz in the first season of Zoey 101 (2005), portraying a confident and tough student at Pacific Coast Academy.

After leaving the series, she starred as Lourdes Del Toro in the 2007 film Freedom Writers, which addressed inner-city education challenges. She also appeared in episodes of other programs before stepping away from acting around 2008 to seek a more private life.

She has occasionally returned to public view through social media and fan interactions, though she has not pursued major acting roles in recent years, focusing instead on personal life and occasional updates.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @ms_kris__

Personal Life

Kristin Herrera is 37. Her height is 1.62 m. She is married to Daniel Novak since October 26, 2022, after announcing their engagement in July 2016 and welcoming their son Christopher Liam Novak on May 23, 2022. No other children are confirmed.

She keeps her personal life private, with her Instagram account set to private, sharing only occasionally about family and motherhood. After early fame, she prioritized a quieter life away from Hollywood, focusing on family, personal well-being, and privacy while remaining connected to fans from her Zoey 101 days.

Net Worth

Kristin Herrera‘s net worth is estimated at $1.5 million USD. Her income primarily comes from residuals and royalties from her acting roles in Zoey 101, Freedom Writers, and other television appearances. Potential investments from early earnings, occasional social media or brand endorsements, and any personal or family-related assets accumulated over time also contribute.