Carmina Garay

Interview by Carol Wright |Photographer: Robert Olin Studios

Carmina Garay is a Hollywood star in the making. With roles in Disney+’s Diary of a Future President and Hulu’s hit series, Pen15, Garay is stepping into the industry with her youthful energy and undeniable talent. With both shows returning for their second seasons, you’ll only be seeing more of the teenage actress. Garay spilled on some of her most memorable on set moments, as well as the connections she shares with her characters.

Have you always been a creative person?

Yes! I would say I have always been a creative person. For as long as I can remember, I have been singing, drawing, dancing, and acting! I have always been drawn to the arts.

You can be seen in Diary of a Future President on Disney+. Are there similarities between you and your character Sasha?

Yes, huge similarities! I like to think that Sasha is really just my personality, times 10. We are both bubbly, optimistic, love our friends, and love to have fun. When I first started playing Sasha, I didn’t think that we were that much alike, but as we continued filming, I realized we were a whole lot more similar than I thought.