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The Studio is no longer just a comedy series lighting up Apple TV+. It's become the platform for a moment in television, and at the center is Frida Perez. She's not just another name in the credits; she's on the edge of literally rewriting some Emmy history.
If The Studio does end up taking home the award for Outstanding Comedy Series, Perez will be the first Latina ever to do so. At just 29, she's already bagged a nomination for writing the pilot, making her the first Latina ever nominated in that specific category.
So how did a Bronx-born daughter of Dominican immigrants become one of Hollywood's most talked-about creators/writers?
Let's rewind the reel a bit, shall we? Her story isn't just inspiring, but it's full-on proof that the door is cracking open for a new kind of storyteller in Hollywood. And yes, she's just getting started.
From Bronx classrooms to Hollywood soundstages
Before The Studio was winning over Emmy voters and breaking records, Frida Perez was growing up in the South Bronx, raised by two public school teachers who had migrated from the Dominican Republic in the '80s.
Her roots, she says, keep her grounded. "I think about my parents, honestly," she shared in an interview with Variety.
"I'm so proud of where I'm from. And I hope I won't be the last one."
She didn't walk into the industry with a Rolodex full of connections. Fresh out of Brown University, she started her journey the way many dreamers do, as an assistant. But this assistantship was with Seth Rogen. That changed everything.
Their working relationship blossomed into something much bigger. Rogen noticed her voice, her drive, and her perspective. And instead of just giving her a pat on the back, he gave her a co-creator title, which is a move that's rarely seen in such early stages of a career. She also holds the position of an executive producer on the series. Perez recalled,
"When he gave me the 'creator' credit, everybody I talked to was like, 'Oh my God, he did not have to do that...'"
That one decision not only boosted her career but became a pivotal moment for what allyship can look like in a tough, often gatekept industry.
A show called The Studio and the moments that made it iconic
If you haven't watched The Studio yet, now's the time. The satire pulls back the velvet curtain on the chaos behind the scenes at Continental Studios - a fictional Hollywood film company trying to survive in today's IP-obsessed industry.
The cast is filled with names like Seth Rogen, Kathryn Hahn, Catherine O'Hara, and Ike Barinholtz, but it's the writing and structure led in part by Perez that has everyone talking.
The Studio isn't just good; it's record-breaking. With 23 Emmy nominations for its first season, it's now tied for the most-nominated debut comedy of all time. That kind of recognition doesn't just happen - it's built from the ground up by people like Perez who know how to balance comedy with commentary.
One of the most talked-about moments during the show's shoot was when Martin Scorsese arrived on set for his guest appearance. Perez likened the energy that day to a presidential visit. Perez said:
"Everybody got dressed up a little nice. Everybody’s laughing. Everyone took a shower. Everyone got it together because literally everybody on that set has grown up with his movies.."
Looking to Season 2, Perez hints there's more bold storytelling on the horizon. "We're constantly raising the bar..." she teased.
"We're just going to try to do crazy storylines, crazy locations, more glam, more stars."
Frida Perez isn't just part of the story, but now she's helping write a whole new chapter in TV history. Through The Studio, she's taken a chance and has now turned it into something so unforgettable.
Whether she wins an award or not, her journey is already groundbreaking. And in many ways, she's building the road for others to follow, and with this, the future of television can look a whole lot more inclusive.
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