Blu del Barrio is an American actor and voice actor best known for portraying Adira Tal in Star Trek: Discovery.
They made history as the franchise’s first openly non-binary actor to portray its first non-binary character.
Beyond live-action television, del Barrio has expanded into voice acting, earning recognition for performances in The Owl House, Primos, Max and the Midknights, and The Listener.
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| Real Name: | Julia Gutierrez del Barrio |
| Stage Name: | Blu del Barrio |
| Born: | September 15, 1997 (age 29 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Topanga, California, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Ethnicity: | Argentine-American |
| Height: | 5 ft 2 in (157 cm) |
| Religion: | Christianity |
| Parents: | Mr. and Mrs. del Barrio |
| Occupation: | Actor, Voice Actor |
| Net Worth: | $1 million |
Early Life and Education
Blu del Barrio was born on September 15, 1997, in Topanga, California, United States. They spent their formative years under the care of Mr. and Mrs. del Barrio.
Information about their siblings has not been publicly available. Raised in a Christian household, they developed a passion for theatre, ballet, and performing arts during childhood.
Del Barrio attended Crossroads School in Santa Monica before studying at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Acting in 2019. Their ethnicity is Argentine-American.
Career
Blu del Barrio began acting in theatre and short films at the age of seven before receiving professional training at LAMDA.
Their breakthrough came in 2020 after joining Star Trek: Discovery as Adira Tal, becoming the first openly non-binary actor to portray the franchise’s first non-binary character.
The performance received widespread praise and helped increase LGBTQ+ representation in mainstream science fiction.
Del Barrio later voiced Teenage Raine Whispers in The Owl House, Alex in Primos, and appeared in The Listener, Max and the Midknights, and Trap House.
Alongside acting, they have become an advocate for transgender visibility and inclusive representation in the entertainment industry.
Awards and Nominations
- No major competitive acting awards have been publicly documented as of 2026
Social Media
- Instagram: @bludelb
Personal Life
Blu del Barrio is 28 years old and is currently single. They have not publicly confirmed a marriage or engagement, and there are no confirmed reports regarding previous public relationships.
They do not have children. Outside acting, del Barrio enjoys photography, video games, paddleboarding, watching films, and playing Dungeons & Dragons.
They are bilingual, speaking both English and Spanish, and continue to advocate for greater LGBTQ+ visibility in film and television. Their height is 5 ft 2 in (157 cm).
Net Worth
Blu del Barrio’s net worth is $1 million USD.
Their income comes primarily from television acting, voice acting, streaming productions, convention appearances, and entertainment-related projects.
Additional earnings are generated through guest appearances and creative collaborations.
Their growing presence in television and animation continues to contribute to their professional success and financial growth.
Filmography
- Star Trek: Discovery (2020–2024)
- The Listener (2024)
- The Owl House (2024)
- Max and the Midknights (2024)
- Primos (2024)
- Trap House (2025)