Jaylen Barron (born August 31, 1997) is an American actress, known for her roles as Dominique Winslow in the

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series '' Shameless'' and Zoe Phillips in the

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drama series '' Free Rein''. In 2021, she is starring in the

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series '' Blindspotting''.

Early life

Barron was born on August 31, 1997, in

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. Barron and her family then relocated to

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, where she began acting. Barron's mother is of Mexican heritage, while her father is African American.

Career

Barron made her television debut in 2012, appearing in '' Bones'' and '' Shake It Up.'' She then went on to have recurring roles in ''

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'', ''

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'' and '' Shameless''. When asked about her time on ''Shameless'', she commented: "It was one of the best experiences. The people were amazing and talented. I learned so much and I carry the fast-paced style of acting throughout my career." In 2017, Barron was cast in the role of Zoe Phillips in the

original drama series '' Free Rein''. She has starred in all three seasons of the series, as well as appearing in two feature-length ''Free Rein'' films. In January 2021, Barron appeared in an episode of the

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series ''

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''. Later in 2021, she is set to star in the

series ''Blindspotting'', a television adaptation of the 2018 film of the same name.

Filmography

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Barron, Jaylen 1997 births 21st-century American actresses Actresses from Reno, Nevada African-American actresses American actresses of Mexican descent American television actresses American voice actresses Hispanic and Latino American actresses Living people 21st-century African-American women 21st-century African-American people