Today we’d like to introduce you to Carmen Julia Galindo De Flores
Hi Carmen Julia, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
What can I say? I’m a funny girl with a unique perspective on life. Performing has always been in my blood—I first stepped on stage at just four years old as a contestant in a beauty pageant in West Texas. I placed first runner-up, and from there, the stage became my second home. School plays, dance recitals, cheerleading, musicals—I lived for it. It felt like my birthright.
Born to an immigrant Mexican mother and a second-generation Puerto Rican father, my life was full of surprises. But it wasn’t always easy. I faced an uphill battle for years, and it wasn’t until my early 30s that I finally had the chance to nurture my talents and truly pursue a life in the arts.
A few years later, I ventured into stand-up comedy and started gaining momentum. From hosting Friday night shows at The Comedy Store to sharing the stage with some of the biggest names in comedy at the time, it was an incredible ride. But about a year and a half in, life took an unexpected turn, and I had to step away from the stage.
During that break, it feels like I’ve lived a thousand different lives. But now, I’m back—stronger than ever and more excited than ever for the journey ahead in entertainment. There’s so much I want to do, and I can’t wait to make it happen!
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
I think my biggest struggle was inconsistency and self-doubt—questioning whether I could make it and whether there was even space for me in the industry. On top of that, staying true to myself, my culture, and my vibrant background felt like an uphill battle. Instead of embracing those aspects of myself, I saw them as obstacles, especially considering who was booking the work at the time.
The entertainment industry was still stuck in an era where Latino actors were competing against White actors for Latino roles—and more often than not, the role would go to a White actor. That was just the reality of the industry back then.
It was during that time I got on stage and told jokes to stand out – It turned out I was pretty good at it. I was comfortable up there, having a great time. Stand up gives me consistency and connection like no other.
However, my passion is to be in film and television as an actor. In this current phase of my career, I’ve been focusing on my education of it all, taking classes through Nancy Banks Studios and The Groundling’s.
Several years back when I was auditioning for commercials, I had been told I was too ugly to play the pretty girl and too pretty to play the ugly girl. Regardless, I am here to play characters and I am optimistic that my dreams are going to come true regardless of age or ethnicity.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I’ve asked my fellow actors what they think I’m known for, and they’ve said vulnerability, curiosity, loyalty—and, of course, my humor. But if I had to name my biggest asset, it would be my heart. My love knows no bounds—it’s just who I am. Even when people are unkind, I find a way to love them.
Connecting with others comes naturally to me, even when we have nothing in common. I love making people laugh, smile, or simply feel—whether it’s through my characters, my comedy, or just being myself. My heart and my talent are deeply intertwined. And when it comes to work ethic? That’s all thanks to my Mamí, who was known as a force of nature—an absolute workhorse. I’m more than ready to dive into a sitcom, a series, or a movie—I’m ready to hit the ground running!
What were you like growing up?
In school, there was a language teacher who taught multiple grades, and in one of her tests, she included the word effervescent. For the example sentence, she wrote: Me and my personality. Needless to say, that made me quite popular! Year after year, the whole school knew me as “Effervescent.”
As life went on after school, some of those bubbles fizzled out—but luckily, I’ve still got a few left.
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Cameron Allsop Photography
