Christian Serratos
She transformed from a teen TV fixture into a post-apocalyptic warrior, then channeled the spirit of a beloved musical icon for a new generation.
Born 1990 (age 36)·American actress·Birthday: September 21·Millennials
Biography
Christian Serratos began her career as a child model before landing the role of the pragmatic Suzie Crabgrass on Nickelodeon's 'Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide,' a part that made her a familiar face to a generation of young viewers. Her trajectory shifted dramatically when she joined the massive ensemble of AMC's 'The Walking Dead,' where for years she played Rosita Espinosa, a survivor whose resilience and combat skills made her a fan favorite. Serratos then took on one of her most challenging roles, stepping into the spotlight to portray Tejano superstar Selena Quintanilla in Netflix's biographical series. This performance required not only capturing Selena's vibrant stage presence but also her personal warmth, a task Serratos approached with dedicated study. Her career demonstrates a deliberate move from supporting parts to carrying major projects, establishing her as an actress with significant range beyond her early teen-idol roots.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Christian was born in 1990, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Christian Was Born
The biggest hits of 1990
#1 Movie
Home Alone
Best Picture
Dances with Wolves
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Christian's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1990Born
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1995Started school
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2003Became a teenager
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Could drive
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2008Could vote
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Turned 21
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2020Turned 30
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 36 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Portrayed Rosita Espinosa across multiple seasons of the globally successful series 'The Walking Dead'.
- Starred as Selena Quintanilla in the Netflix biographical drama 'Selena: The Series'.
- Played Angela Weber in the blockbuster 'Twilight Saga' film franchise.
- Gained early recognition for her role as Suzie Crabgrass on the long-running Nickelodeon show 'Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide'.
Did You Know?
She is of Mexican and Italian descent.
She was a competitive figure skater as a child.
She provided the voice for the character Rosita in several 'Walking Dead' video games.
Before acting, she worked as a model for brands like Guess and Roxy.
“I always wanted to be an actress, not just someone on a poster.”
