Olivia Hudson-Fuentes is an actress and singer of Cuban-Dominican descent, born and raised in Miami, Florida. As a bilingual artist, her favorite musical, West Side Story, ignited her passion for theatre as a child.
She is currently pursuing a BFA in Acting with a minor in Musical Theatre at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). Olivia is featured in SCAD’s current production of Company as Sarah and is an active member of the school’s vocal group, Performance Ensemble. Most recently, she performed in an original cabaret created and directed by Leslie Odom Jr. and Tiffany Evariste after an intensive 10-week lab with them.
Before SCAD, Olivia studied at the New World School of the Arts, where she developed a strong foundation in performance. A few of her favorite roles include Nina in In the Heights, Olive Ostrovsky in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and Sandy in Grease.
An intern of Damaris Lopez-Canales, Olivia holds a certification in vocal pedagogy from DLC Voices and has served as music director for Miami Children’s Theatre, sharing her dedication to performance and education to the next generation of artists.
Olivia is especially passionate about highlighting diverse narratives and celebrating her cultural heritage in her work. Outside of theatre, she enjoys Gilmore Girls, baking, listening to music, and hanging out with friends, and exploring her creative passions.