*”Love & Hip Hop: New York” star Erica Mena has ventured into new territory with her role in the sci-fi horror film “Run,” which debuted in theaters on August 29.
“Can you believe this is the brightest room in my home? I had to do it here. We need light to get ready,” she said in an interview with The Latin Times and ENSTARZ. According to the Latin Times, the film blends a fun girls’ trip with an alien invasion. The project marks a significant shift from her reality TV roots.
“It starts off like you’re about to go on this fun vacation with your best friends, and then suddenly it turns into a nightmare,” she said about the film. Mena emphasized the film’s importance, stating, “This movie is for us, for Latinas, for Black people, for minorities. It’s about our people fighting back.” Her passion for representation underscores her commitment to expanding her career beyond reality television.
Working again with filmmaker Chris Stokes and producer Marcus Houston, Mena feels a deep sense of gratitude. “To be back with the people who believed in me from the beginning is such a blessing,” she said, reflecting on her earlier role in “The Stepmother” saga, where she played a serial killer. Her affinity for the horror genre comes naturally: “I’m a Scorpio, so horror and Halloween have always been my vibe. Screaming without guilt feels good, it’s therapy for me.”
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Mena sees acting as a platform to amplify her voice, declaring, “This isn’t just entertainment. It’s representation.”
The multifaceted demands of parenting mirror the genres she navigates in her career. “Some days it’s a horror show, some days it’s a reality show, and some days it’s a love story,” the mother of three joked. She invites audiences to experience “Run,” saying, “I want everyone, moms, sisters, friends to go see it. It’s definitely going to keep you on the edge of your seat.”
As she embraces this new chapter, Mena remains optimistic: “It’s still surreal to me. But this is just the beginning.”
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