Candy Ibarra
| Candy Ibarra | |
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| Born | |
| 💼 Occupation | Actress, producer, executive producer |
| 📆 Years active | 1990s–present |
Candy Ibarra is an American actress, producer, executive producer, and entertainment professional known for her work in film, television, documentary production, and animation. She has appeared as an actor in television series and feature films and has produced documentary and independent film projects. Ibarra is a co-founder of Forward Motion Entertainment and has served as producer and executive producer on projects including John Leguizamo's Road to Broadway, Our Quinceañera, and Mi Vida DACA.[1]
Early life and background
Ibarra is Mexican-American and has discussed her background, career development, and experiences in the entertainment industry in interviews and professional profiles.[1]
She founded Latina Enterprises, Inc., a media and production company involved in entertainment-related projects.[1]
Career
Ibarra began her entertainment career working in television production before expanding into acting and producing. Her early television production credits include work on programs such as Hard Copy and Entertainment Tonight.[2]
Over the course of her career, Ibarra has worked across acting, producing, documentary, television, and animation projects.
Acting career
Ibarra has appeared in television, film, and short-form productions. Her television credits include roles in Resurrection Blvd., Secretos, Gringa Latina, and The Real Murders of Los Angeles.[2]
Her feature film appearances include Something's Gotta Give (2003), Frost/Nixon (2008), Ocean's Eight (2018), and Game Night (2018).[2]
Ibarra has also worked in voice performance, including additional voice work on the animated films Incredibles 2 (2018) and Pixar's Elio (2025).[2]
In an interview on The Actor Chronicles, Ibarra discussed her acting career, professional development, and experiences working in the entertainment industry.[3]
Producing career
Ibarra expanded her work in entertainment into producing, serving as producer, associate producer, executive producer, and co-producer on documentary, narrative, and independent film projects.[2]
She served as associate producer on John Leguizamo's Road to Broadway (2018), a documentary focused on actor and performer John Leguizamo's theatrical work.[4]
Ibarra served as executive producer on Our Quinceañera (2020), and held producing roles on Mi Vida DACA (2022), The Season (2022), Memory of an Afternoon on the Roof (2022), Sisters by Water (2023), Smile as You Kill (2023), and The Sweetest Kill (2026).[2]
Production companies
Ibarra is a co-founder of Forward Motion Entertainment with producer Gabriela Gonzalez. The company has developed and produced film and television projects.[1] Jericho Tadeo (May 5, 2022). "Exclusive: Producer Gabriela Gonzalez Talks New Docs Sell/Buy/Date & On the Divide". Movieweb. Retrieved July 26, 2026. </ref>
Ibarra is also associated with Latina Enterprises, Inc., a media and production company involved in entertainment development and production.[1]
Professional development and industry participation
Ibarra participated in the Producers Guild of America's Power of Diversity Master Workshop, a program designed to support emerging producers from underrepresented communities.[5]
Professional affiliations
Ibarra has been associated with entertainment industry organizations including SAG-AFTRA, the Television Academy, Film Independent, Sundance Institute, NALIP, and Women in Film.[1]
Barry Mittleman (July 25, 2026). "Candy Ibarra Mexican-American Latina Made Her Mark In The Entertainment Industry". Latin Business Today. Retrieved July 26, 2026. </ref>
Awards and recognition
Ibarra's producing work has been associated with projects that have received recognition from film festivals and entertainment organizations.
She was selected to participate in the Producers Guild of America's Power of Diversity Master Workshop, a program focused on developing producers from underrepresented communities.[6]
The documentary John Leguizamo's Road to Broadway, on which Ibarra served as associate producer, received recognition from the Imagen Foundation and was associated with the Imagen Awards.[7]
Our Quinceañera, on which Ibarra served as executive producer, was an official selection, received audience award in the Bentonville Film Festival 2019.[8]
Festival participation
Ibarra's producing projects have been included in independent film festival programs, including Latino and diversity-focused film festivals.
Sisters by Water was selected and screened as part of the os Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF) in June 2023. official selection and Winner of the Inclusion Fellowship of the festival sponsored by Netflix. s[9]
Additional entertainment work
In addition to acting and producing, Ibarra has contributed to other areas of entertainment production. Her credits include research work on documentary television programs including Snapped and Forensic Files II, additional crew work on Elio and Incredibles 2, and music department work as a playback singer on The Greatest Showman.[2]
She also worked as an assistant COVID coordinator on the television series CSI: Vegas during the COVID-19 production period.[2]
Television appearances
Ibarra has appeared as herself on television programs including The People's Court and Caso Cerrado with Dr. Ana Maria Polo.[2]
Selected filmography
Acting
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Real Murders of Los Angeles | Karen B. / Karen Patterson |
| 2018 | Ocean's Eight | Auctioneer Assistant |
| 2018 | Game Night | Rachel Burns |
| 2017 | Plea | Guzman - Parent |
| 2015 | Time Capsule | Helena Rodriguez |
| 2015 | Revenge | Mrs. Garcia |
| 2014 | Gringa Latina | Lupe |
| 2013 | Love-ly | Lola |
| 2008 | Frost/Nixon | Nightclub Entourage |
| 2003 | Something's Gotta Give | Harry's Old Flame |
| 2002 | Resurrection Blvd. | Silvia |
Producing
| Year | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Sweetest Kill | Associate producer |
| 2023 | Sisters by Water | Executive producer |
| 2023 | Smile as You Kill | Co-producer |
| 2022 | The Season | Producer |
| 2022 | Mi Vida DACA | Executive producer / Co-producer |
| 2022 | Memory of an Afternoon on the Roof | Executive producer |
| 2020 | Our Quinceañera | Executive producer |
| 2018 | John Leguizamo's Road to Broadway | Associate producer |
Voice, music, and additional credits
| Year | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Elio | Additional voices |
| 2018 | Incredibles 2 | Additional voices |
| 2017 | The Greatest Showman | Music department — playback singer |
| 2020 | Forensic Files II | Researcher |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Latina Biz Today Editor (July 26, 2026). "Candy Ibarra Mexican-American Latina Made Her Mark In The Entertainment Industry". Latin Business Today. Retrieved July 26, 2026.CS1 maint: Extra text: authors list (link)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 IMDB. "Candy Ibarra". IMDB. Retrieved July 26, 2026.
- ↑ An Actor Studio/Indrani Desouza (Dec 27, 2023). "Candy Ibarra". Retrieved July 26, 2026. Text " The Actor Chronicles: Season 2 Episode 7 " ignored (help)
- ↑
PBS Staff/Voces (November 16th, 2018). "Great Performances: John Leguizamo's Road to Broadway". PBS. Retrieved July 26, 2026. Check date values in:
|date=(help) - ↑ Dino-Ray Ramos (August 14, 2019). "PGA Graduates of Power of Diversity Master Workshop". Deadline. Retrieved July 26, 2026.
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BFF foundation staff (July 15,2025). "https://bentonvillefilm.org/bentonville-film-festival/past-winners/Festival". Bentonville Film Festival. Retrieved July 26, 2026. Check date values in:
|date=(help); External link in|title=(help) - ↑ Emilie Cheyroux. "A Conversation about Latinidad : An interview with Black Latina filmmaker Shenny De Los Angeles". Interfas Socio Criticism. Retrieved July 26, 2026.
External links
Category:American actresses Category:American film producers Category:American television producers Category:American voice actresses Category:American singers Category:American entrepreneurs Category:Living people
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