Shakira Barrera Biography: Net Worth, Boyfriend, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Awards, Age, Height, Facebook

Shakira Barrera is an American actress and dancer best known for portraying Yolanda “Junkchain” Rivas in Netflix’s GLOW.

She is also recognized for her roles in Sprung, It’s Bruno!, Ironheart, Ahsoka, Animal Kingdom, and Shameless.

Since beginning her professional career in 2013, Barrera has built a reputation as a versatile performer across television, film, and streaming productions.

Shakira Barrera
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Shakira Barrera
Born:	March 7, 1990 (age 36 years old)
Place of Birth:	Englewood, New Jersey, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	Nicaraguan-American
Height:	5 feet 5 inches (165 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Mr. and Anita Barrera
Occupation:	Actress, Dancer
Net Worth:	$2 million

Early Life and Education

Shakira Barrera was born on March 7, 1990, in Englewood, New Jersey, United States, to Mr. and Anita Barrera.

She was raised by Nicaraguan-American parents who encouraged her love for the performing arts from an early age.

There is no publicly available information about Shakira Barrera’s siblings. Growing up, she developed a strong passion for dance, theatre, and acting, interests that eventually shaped her professional career.

She attended the Bergen County Academies before enrolling at Rutgers University, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Mason Gross School of the Arts, specializing in dance.

After graduating, she relocated to Los Angeles to pursue a full-time acting career.

Career

Shakira Barrera began her acting career in 2013, making appearances in independent films before landing guest roles in television series such as Grey’s Anatomy, Faking It, Rosewood, East Los High, Bizaardvark, and High & Mighty.

These early performances showcased both her acting talent and dance background, helping her gain recognition within the industry.

Her breakthrough came in 2018 when she joined the cast of Netflix’s critically acclaimed comedy-drama GLOW as Yolanda “Junkchain” Rivas, a former dancer who becomes a professional wrestler.

The series received widespread praise and a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, significantly raising Barrera’s profile.

Following the success of GLOW, Barrera starred as Lulu in the Netflix comedy It’s Bruno! and later appeared in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Animal Kingdom, Shameless, Sprung, Ahsoka, Hacks, Watson, and Marvel Television’s Ironheart.

Alongside her acting career, she actively supports charitable initiatives benefiting people with disabilities in Nicaragua through fundraising and regular donations.

Awards and Nominations

• Screen Actors Guild Awards (2019) – Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series for GLOW (Nominee).
• Gained international recognition for portraying Yolanda “Junkchain” Rivas in GLOW.
• Established herself as a respected actress across comedy, drama, and action television.

Social Media

• Instagram: @shakirabarrera
• Facebook: Shakira Barrera

Personal Life

Shakira Barrera, 36 years old, stands approximately 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm) tall. She is currently single and has no children.

She has kept her romantic life largely private and has not publicly confirmed any relationships. There is no information about her past relationships.

Outside acting, Barrera enjoys dancing, fitness, traveling, and community service. She has consistently supported charitable organizations that assist people with disabilities in Nicaragua and frequently participates in fundraising efforts for humanitarian causes.

Net Worth

Shakira Barrera has an estimated net worth of $2 million USD. Her income comes from television series, films, streaming productions, commercial work, dancing, endorsements, and public appearances.

Her success in GLOW, Sprung, and Marvel’s Ironheart has significantly contributed to her growing career.

Filmography

Film

• New Prey (2013) – Short film
• Superfast! (2015)
• Blood Heist (2017)
• Electric Room (2017) – Short film
• Abuela’s Luck (2018) – Short film
• Armed (2018)
• A Boxer’s Fight (2018) – Short film
• Kaya (2019) – Short film
• Deb (2019) – Short film
• Remember When (2020) – Short film
• Collection (2021)

Television

• Grey’s Anatomy (2014)
• Freak Out (2014–2015)
• Faking It (2014–2016)
• Rosewood (2016)
• East Los High (2016)
• Bizaardvark (2016)
• High & Mighty (2017)
• Lethal Weapon (2018)
• Queen of the South (2018)
• GLOW (2018–2019)
• It’s Bruno! (2019)
• Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2020)
• Animal Kingdom (2021)
• Shameless (2021)
• Sprung (2022)
• Ahsoka (2023)
• Hacks (2024)
• Watson (2025)
• Ironheart (2025)