5 Fun Facts About Natalie on ‘The Baker & The Beauty” (Belissa Escobedo)

ABC’s new drama ‘The Baker and The Beauty’ premieres this Monday and we can’t wait! Belissa Escobedo plays main character Daniel’s (Victor Rasuk) younger sister. Here’s everything you need to know about the actress behind your new favorite character:

1. This is her first larger role on television.  Before ‘The Baker and The Beauty,’  Escobedo has only had minor roles or has appeared as herself.  

2. She went viral at only 16 for her poetry.  ‘The Poet Puff Girls’ got their first viral video in 2014  with “Somewhere in America” for the Brave New Voices competition.  The video has over 4 million views. 

3. Due to going viral she, along with fellow poets Rhiannon McGavin and Zariya Allen, have performed at the Hollywood Bowl alongside John Legend and The Queen Latifah Show. The performance on The Queen Latifah Show has over 7 million views.