America Ferrera to Direct 'I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter' for Amazon MGM

After a successful year with an Oscar nomination for 'Barbie,' Ferrera embarks on her directorial debut, adapting a best-selling novel.

America Ferrera is set to make her directorial debut with the film adaptation of 'I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter,' moving from Netflix to Amazon MGM's Orion Pictures.
The film, based on Erika L. Sánchez's 2017 novel, explores the life of Julia Reyes, a teen aspiring to break free from her family's expectations after her sister's death.
Screenwriter Linda Yvette Chávez, known for 'Flamin’ Hot' and 'Gentefied,' will pen the screenplay, with Sánchez serving as an executive producer.
Ferrera's recent accolades include an Oscar nomination for her supporting role in 'Barbie,' highlighting her successful transition from acting to directing.
The project marks a reunion for Ferrera and Chávez, who previously collaborated on Netflix’s 'Gentefied,' and has garnered significant anticipation and support from fans.