Tanya Saracho

Tanya Saracho is a playwright and television writer who most recently served as creator, showrunner, and executive producer of “Vida,” the acclaimed Starz drama that ran from 2018 to 2020 about two Mexican American sisters who return to their old L.A. neighborhood in the wake of their mother’s death. The series earned a 100% critical rating on Rotten Tomatoes for all three of its seasons. Her other television credits include “How to Get Away with Murder,” HBO's “Looking,” and “Devious Maids.”

Saracho is deeply dedicated to authentically representing queer and Latino characters. She is co-founder of the Untitled Latinx Project, whose mission is to increase Latine representation in television, broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms through content created by Latine writers. She also co-founded the Writers Access Support Staff Training Program, to help increase representation and opportunities for underrepresented communities.

Named one of “TV Scribes to Watch” by Variety in 2018, Saracho was honored by the LGBTQ California Legislative Caucus as their 2020 Pride Month Honoree. She received the Rising Star Award at the Outfest Legacy Awards, and was awarded the New Voice Award by Final Draft. “Vida” won the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Comedy Series in 2019, and was nominated for seasons two and three as well. The series was also honored by the National Hispanic Media Coalition with the 2019 Impact Award; won the Audience Award at the 2018 SXSW Film Festival; and made its season two premiere as an Official Selection of the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival. In 2024, TIME magazine honored her on their Latino Leaders list.