Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Actor Melissa Barrera on US Identity and Belonging
Actor Melissa Barrera, known for her roles in 'Scream' and 'In the Heights', talked about how the US, a country built by immigrants, often makes people feel like they don't belong if they're not white.
She stars in a new show called 'The Copenhagen Test' with Simu Liu, where his character, a Chinese-American agent, has to prove his loyalty to the country after his brain is hacked.
Barrera says the show explores the feeling of not belonging and the anxiety about modern technology.
She jokes about trying to delete apps from her phone but admits that the idea of brain hacking doesn't feel too far-fetched.
Actor Melissa Barrera discusses the US identity and belonging issues, highlighting that non-white Americans often feel like they don't fully belong.
Her new show 'The Copenhagen Test' explores these themes through the story of a Chinese-American agent whose brain is hacked, and he must prove his loyalty.
Barrera and her co-star Simu Liu talked about the anxiety surrounding modern technology and its deep integration into daily life.
The show is described as a fun, character-driven thriller set in the near future.
Barrera jokes about trying to delete apps from her phone but acknowledges the potential reality of brain hacking technology.
- Who
- Actor Melissa Barrera and her co-star Simu Liu
- What
- Discussion on identity, belonging, and technology in the US
- When
- January 14
- Where
- Virtual interview, New Delhi
- Why
- To promote their show 'The Copenhagen Test' and discuss themes of identity and technology
- Actor
- Melissa Barrera
- Show
- The Copenhagen Test
- Co-star
- Simu Liu
- Streaming Platform
- JioHotstar
- Creator
- Thomas Brandon
- Setting
- Near Future
- Main Character
- Alexander Hale
- Technology Concern
- Brain Hacking
Sources
US a country of immigrants but it constantly reminds you that youre another: actor Melissa Barrera
US a country of immigrants but it constantly reminds you that you’re another: actor Melissa Barrera
