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so far are uncommon. I’m playing Latinas that are powerful, multi-dimensional and against stereotypes. There is a humanity to them, that is rare. It’s something I’ve seen evolve in my business where a Latina was only the sexpot or the maid. I continue to seek that for us. I want us to be seen in all our leading glory. Miami Living: Are there any Latina actresses you’ve looked up to throughout your career? If so, have you ever had the opportunity to meet them or work with them? Juliana Martinez: I’ve always admired Penelope Cruz and the work she’s done with Pedro Almodóvar. Eva Longoria and her evolution as a producer, director and businesswoman. Eva has stood on moving us forward. I just saw Emilia Pérez and cried for the whole movie. I thought Zoe Saldaña was amazing. That type of project is exciting to me. My dream is to work on projects like that with great directors like Alejandro González Iñárritu, Alfonso Cuarón, J.A. Bayona, and Guillermo del Toro. Do the roles that the Latino men are doing! However, I did cross one off my bucket list in getting to work opposite Sofía Vergara in “Griselda” and our amazing director Andrés Baiz. I would be crazy if I didn’t mention what an honor it was. It was an incredible experience to work opposite of her. Miami Living: What does your perfect day in Miami look like? Do you have any favorite local restaurants, shops, or hangouts? Juliana Martinez: My perfect day is going to the Glaser Organic farmers market in Coconut Grove, strolling in CocoWalk, going to Pollo Tropical and grabbing some chicken or a Pub Sub from Publix, hitting south beach with a speaker and enjoying the beach for an afternoon and going to dance and eat in Wynwood at night. There’s so many places I love: Spanglish Craft & Cocktail, Dante’s Hi-Fi, PLANTA, Sexy Fish, Versailles, Ball and Chain, and Carbone. I feel like I’m re-discovering Miami though, so I’m down for any suggestions. Miami Living: What does it mean to you to become a successful Latina actress from Miami? Juliana Martinez: For me, it means honoring who we are while working with the best collaborators in the business. I just want excellence, authenticity and courage in all that I do. Working at the highest level and changing how we are seen, that is success to me. You can catch Juliana Martinez on season 26 of Law & Order: SVU on NBC and on Peacock. Follow Martinez’s journey on Instagram, @julianaaidenmartinez.