“The Secret of the River” is the favorite Mexican series of 2024, thanks to its story that deals with deep themes of friendship, inclusion and self-discovery. Although the main characters are Manuel and Erik, one who is also relatable is Paulina, played by Lisa Rivas.
Lisa Rivas made her acting debut in ‘The Secret of the River’
The 11-year-old Mexican actress plays the child version of Paulina, who is Eric’s first love and a girl who, upon meeting Manuel, does not discriminate against him because of his lifestyle. Sometimes he keeps the protagonists from getting into trouble and lies to them, since he suspects that they are both keeping a secret.
Although her performance gives the impression that she has participated in other projects, in fact “The Secret of the River” is her first work and her debut as an actress, which distinguishes her from her childhood companions Frida Sofía Cruz Salinas (Manuel) and Mauro Guzmán. (Erik), who already have experience in the medium.
On her Instagram account, @lisarivasoficial_, she shared how special it was for her to be a part of this series, where apart from having fun and making new friends, her hair got to be completely transformed.
Although many would think that Lisa put her studies aside to pursue her passion for acting, she revealed in an interview that this is not the case as she manages to balance her life as a student and her career as a professional actress.
Lisa Rivas will star alongside Eugenio Derbez in a new series
Currently, Lisa is the only child star from ‘The Secret of the River’ to confirm her next project and excitedly announced along with a photo that she will be part of the drama series ‘The Trial’, in which she will star . Eugenio Derbez-
In the official information of this new production, it was confirmed that ‘The Trial’ will have 8 chapters and will focus on showing the struggle of a lower-class father who seeks justice for his daughter, who was abused by the son of a millionaire.
Apparently, filming is ongoing and the exact date for its premiere is still unknown, but there is no doubt that Lisa Rivas will surprise us again with her talent on screen.
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