Actress, Model & Activist
Jillian Mercado: Biography at a Glance
- Jillian Mercado is a Latinx actress, model, and advocate for greater representation in the fashion and entertainment industries.
- Diagnosed with spastic muscular dystrophy as a child, Jillian has become a prominent figure in the fashion world, challenging beauty ideals, and redefining traditional norms in the fashion industry.
- As an actress, Jillian’s most notable role is playing ‘Maribel’ on the The L Word: Generation Q.
- To date, Jillian has starred in campaigns for Olay, Bumble 100, Calvin Klein fragrance, Nordstrom, Target, Tommy Hilfiger, and was featured on Teen Vogue’s first digital cover.
- Jillian has spent her off-camera career actively fighting to advocate for more representation of people with disabilities and eradicate the enduring stigma they face in the fashion industry.
- She developed Black Disabled Creatives, a Webby Award-winning platform highlighting Black and disabled creatives to promote inclusivity in creative workspaces.
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Jillian Mercado is a physically disabled Latinx model, an advocate for greater representation in the industry, and an actress who has appeared in campaigns for Nordstrom, Target, Olay, and on the cover of the first digital September issue of Teen Vogue. She can currently be seen as Maribel in a recurring role on the Showtime series, The L Word: Generation Q, opposite Jennifer Beals.
Growing up, Mercado developed a love for fashion, but the industry’s Eurocentric and ableist beauty standards meant that she didn’t see herself represented. A native New Yorker born to Dominican parents and diagnosed with muscular dystrophy in her early teens, she resolved to redress this inequality by entering the fashion industry herself. She studied a degree in marketing at FIT, going on to intern at Allure magazine in a bid to “learn the politics behind fashion so I could hire people who looked like me,” she said at Women of the World’s 10th annual summit.
Mercado uses her platform to push for greater representation in the industry, saying in an interview with Bustle “I just hope that [underrepresented people] see themselves in me, in any way possible.” Her activism, which focuses on the intersection of gender and disability, has included working with UN Secretary-General António Guterres to reduce inequality, one of the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
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Availability factors:- Event date and location
- Speaking fee and budget
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- 3-6 months: Best availability
- 2-3 months: Good availability
- 1-2 months: Select availability
- Under 30 days: Limited availability
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Will Jillian Mercado speak at private events?
Yes, Jillian Mercado speaks at private corporate events, executive retreats, board meetings, and exclusive functions.
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How quickly will I get a response about booking Jillian Mercado?
CAA Speakers responds to Jillian Mercado booking inquiries within 24 hours during business days. Complex requests or international events may take up to 48 hours for detailed proposals.
Response timeline:- Initial acknowledgment: Within 24 hours
- Availability confirmation: 24-48 hours
- Detailed pricing proposal: 48-72 hours
- Urgent requests: Same-day priority response
Include complete event details (date, location, audience size, budget) for fastest response times.
How far in advance should I book Jillian Mercado?
Book Jillian Mercado 3-6 months in advance for best availability, especially during peak speaking seasons. Early booking ensures better date selection and rate negotiations.
Recommended booking timeline:- 3-6 months: Optimal availability and pricing
- 2-3 months: Good availability
- 1-2 months: Select availability
- Under 30 days: Limited availability
Peak seasons: September-November and March-May book fastest. Contact CAA Speakers early for priority consideration.
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