Zión Moreno Explained

Zión Moreno
Birth Date:23 February 1995
Birth Place:El Paso, Texas, U.S.
Occupation:Actress
Yearsactive:2015−present

Zión Moreno (born February 23, 1995) is an American[1] actress. On television, she is known for her roles in the Netflix series Control Z (2020) and the HBO Max reboot of Gossip Girl (2021–2023). Her films include K-12 (2019).

Early life

Moreno was born in El Paso, Texas. She grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and spoke Spanish at home.[2] [3] Moreno has two siblings: a sister and a brother.[4] Her father is from Nuevo Leon, Mexico while her mother is from Chihuahua, Mexico.

Moreno is a trans woman and transitioned at the age of 13. During her time in school, she faced bullying from her peers.[5]

Moreno briefly attended the University of New Mexico with a full-ride scholarship, and studied in a creative writing and journalism program.[6] She originally planned to become a writer and do investigative reporting.

Career

Moreno moved to New York City at 19 to pursue a career as a model.[7] She was scouted by Wilhelmina Models, Elite Model Management, and Slay Model Management.[8] She initially found modeling challenging, but grew to appreciate the craft more after shifting her focus towards acting.[9]

She presented the Diversify TV Awards at the 2017 MIPCOM in Cannes.[10]

Moreno made her on screen debut as Fleur in the 2019 surrealist jukebox musical film K-12, written and directed by singer Melanie Martinez. In 2020, she starred as Isabela de la Fuente in the Mexican Netflix teen drama Control Z.[11] In March 2020, it was announced she had been cast as Luna La in the HBO Max series Gossip Girl,[12] a soft reboot of the original series that premiered on July 8, 2021.[13]

Personal life

Moreno is divorced; she was previously married to a musician.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2019K-12Fleur
2020Control ZIsabela de la FuenteMain character, 8 episodes (season 1)
2021–2023Gossip GirlLuna de la Cruz "Luna La"Main character
2021–2022ClawsSelena4 episodes
2024Prom DatesHeatherHulu film

Notes and References

  1. En conversación con Zión Moreno: la interpretación más auténtica. L'Officiel Mexico. Javier. Quesada. March 29, 2021. June 6, 2021. es.
  2. Zion Moreno, a Trans Mexican-American Actorr, Will Star in the 'Gossip Girl' Reboot. Chaos and Comrades. Juan. Alfonso Nunez. November 13, 2020. June 6, 2021.
  3. Soy más que una mujer trans: Zión. El Universal. Janet. Mérida. June 25, 2020. June 10, 2021. es.
  4. Web site: Rivas . Mekita . March 30, 2023 . Zión Moreno Is Ready to Tell Her Side of the Story . July 9, 2023 . Refinery29.
  5. Web site: The Truth About Gossip Girl Star Zión Moreno . Schwartz . Lana . June 28, 2021 . The List . July 8, 2021.
  6. Web site: June 1, 2022 . Fin Argus and Zión Moreno on Pride, Cowboys, and Queer Storytelling . July 9, 2023 . Interview Magazine.
  7. Meet Zión Moreno, the trans Latina star in 'Control Z'. Aldia News. Beatriz. García. June 3, 2020. June 6, 2021.
  8. Who Is Gossip Girl Star Zion Moreno?. Nicki Swift. Meghan. de Maria. January 24, 2021. June 10, 2021.
  9. In conversation with Zion Moreno. Numéro. May 27, 2021. June 10, 2021.
  10. Web site: The Diversify TV Excellence Awards winners are…. MIP Trends. Angela. Natividad. October 18, 2017. June 9, 2021.
  11. 15. Isabela. SensaCine. May 21, 2020. es.
  12. Web site: 'Gossip Girl' Sequel Series at HBO Max Adds Four to Cast. Variety. Joe. Otterson. March 11, 2020. April 23, 2020.
  13. Web site: Gossip Girl Series-Premiere Recap: Class War . Cunningham . Kyndall . July 8, 2021 . Vulture . July 11, 2021.

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