Tanya Saracho

Early life 
Saracho was born in Los Mochis, Mexico. She moved to Chicago, Illinois.

 Career 
She started out as a playwright. She wrote many plays. These plays include Lunaticas, Our Lady of the Underpass, and Kita y Fernanda. Saracho was named “Best new playwright” by Chicago Magazine. Her plays have been staged many places, including the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, NEXT Theater, Teatro Vists, Teatro Luna, and more.

Saracho then started writing for television. Her first show was Devious Maids. Then she wrote for Looking and Girls. She also wrote episodes for How To Get Away With Murder. She created and produced Vida. Vida got a lot of positive recognition.

Saracho found the Untitled Latinx Project Universal Studios hired her to find and share LatinX people in entertainment.

 Awards 

 “Best new playwright” by Chicago Magazine
 "TV Scribes to watch" Variety (2018)
 "Pride month honoree" LGBTQ California Legislative Caucus (2020)
 "Rising Star Award" Outfest Legacy Awards
 "New Voice Award" Final Draft
 "Outstanding Comedy Series" GLAAD Media Award (for Vida)
 "2019 Impact Award" National Hispanic Media Coalition (for Vida)
 "Audience Award" SXSW Film Festival
 "Official Selection" Tribeca Film Festival (2019)

 References 

Category:1970s births
Category:Living people
Category:American screenwriters
Category:Mexican screenwriters
Category:Writers from Chicago