Paulina Chávez is making waves as one of the breakout stars of “Landman,” the hit Paramount+ series created by Taylor Sheridan’s 101 Studios ("Yellowstone," "Lioness," "1923," and more). Set in the high-stakes world of West Texas oil, “Landman” debuted to audience and critical acclaim in late 2024 and quickly became one of Paramount+’s most-watched series. Starring alongside heavyweights like Billy Bob Thornton, Jon Hamm, and Demi Moore, Paulina shines as Ariana Medina, a resilient young widow navigating life and loss in the oil boomtowns of Texas. Her layered performance has earned praise for its emotional depth and authenticity, marking a powerful next chapter in the rise of this formidable young talent. Season 2 premiered on November 16, 2025.  

 

A proud Mexican-American born in El Paso and raised in San Antonio, Paulina began performing in local theater at just seven years old. She quickly moved from community stages to national screens, gaining early recognition in Netflix’s “The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia” where she made history as the first Latina lead in a multi-camera Netflix comedy. She later starred as fan-favorite ‘Flora’ in “Fate: The Winx Saga.”  On the big screen, Paulina recently captivated audiences again in Disney+’s 2025 feature “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip” opposite Texas-native Eva Longoria and Cheech Marin.

 

Her feature film work includes the award-winning theatrical release of “The Long Game” (Mucho Mas Media) in 2023, starring native Texan Dennis Quaid, based on a Del Rio-based 1950s era true story. This critically acclaimed film’s production and festival success, premiering at SXSW, made a cultural and cinematic impact, with Paulina’s performance as Daniela Torres solidifying Chávez’s presence on the big screen. Her additional credits include voicing characters in “The Casagrandes Movie” (Nickelodeon), portraying Young Kim Kardashian in “Scandal Made Me Famous,” and appearances in short films and regional television.

 

Beyond the screen, Paulina Chávez was also a vocalist and former mariachi member, with deep musical roots inspired by artists like Juan Gabriel, Sharkira, Selena Quintanilla and Shana Twain. She remains proudly connected to her heritage and hometown of San Antonio, often speaking about the role her South Texas upbringing has played in shaping her values and career. Off-camera, Paulina Chávez is a passionate advocate for the Latinx community. She currently serves as Board Member for Poderistas® a nonprofit organization built to celebrate Latina culture and harness our community.  In addition, holds a partnership with The Salvation Army in San Antonio, she founded the “Be Your Own Kind of Genius” scholarship to uplift and inspire young creatives in her hometown.