Billed as an “explosive Mexican thriller,” Gerardo Naranjo’s Miss Bala feels more like a simmering pot of anxiety. Inspired by the true story of Laura Zuniga, a Mexican beauty queen arrested in 2008, the film follows an innocent young woman who, upon witnessing a murder, is abducted by a gang and forced to smuggle drugs across the U.S. border. As Laura, Stephanie Sigman delivers a standout performance in a film that offers a fresh take on an issue so often tackled in film. The 23-year-old actress may not yet be known in the States, but her haunting performance is sure to resonate with audiences of all cultures. We caught up with Sigman to talk about the personal and political ramifications of the film. Stephanie Sigman Discusses Her Intense Star Turn in ‘Miss Bala’

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Billed as an “explosive Mexican thriller,” Gerardo Naranjo’s Miss Bala feels more like a simmering pot of anxiety. Inspired by the true story of Laura Zuniga, a Mexican beauty queen arrested in 2008, the film follows an innocent young woman who, upon witnessing a murder, is abducted by a gang and forced to smuggle drugs across the U.S. border. As Laura, Stephanie Sigman delivers a standout performance in a film that offers a fresh take on an issue so often tackled in film. The 23-year-old actress may not yet be known in the States, but her haunting performance is sure to resonate with audiences of all cultures. We caught up with Sigman to talk about the personal and political ramifications of the film.

Stephanie Sigman Discusses Her Intense Star Turn in ‘Miss Bala’

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