Jenny Lorenzo, Cuban "Abuelita" actor, YouTube host
Jenny Lorenzo became “Miami famous” when the actor put on a gray wig, turned on her grandmother’s Cuban accent and became everyone’s Abuela in YouTube videos. Viral fame ensued. Lorenzo, born in Kendall, a graduate of the University of Miami’s theater and arts program, became an internet sensation. You’ve seen her hilarious skits, starring the opinionated gray-haired Abuela and a host of other characters, including your judgemental tía. The characters she creates come from tapping into her Miami experience. She lovingly pokes fun at the inter-generational conflicts between Cuban immigrants and their Cuban-American progeny. She speaks about breaking out of the Miami mold — even about how she became vegan, but still eating her beloved Cuban food — with La Ventanita co-hosts Carlos Frias, the Miami Herald food editor, and Amy Reyes, editor of Miami.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices