ANA SAIA AGE

Check out our interview with stunning, talented, comical influencer and self-proclaimed “redheaded Latina” Ana Saia, who is joining the “no sabo” generation to reclaim the term and inspire her over 3M TikTok and Instagram followers with comical and accurate portrayals of Mexican American heritage. At ana saia age 22, she is embracing her insecurities and diving into the acting and singing space, aiming to take the media by storm.

A so-called “no sabo” kid is a child who comes from a Latin or Hispanic family and speaks little to no Spanish. Because of this, they can sometimes be treated as outsiders to the culture. Hi Ana, please tell us a little about yourself.
A little bit about me. I’m a 22-year-old Mexican-American from Las Vegas. I grew up very close to my mom’s side of the family and cousins, who are more like the brothers I’ve never had. I graduated from UNLV a year ago in journalism and media studies and I was going to pursue a career as a producer but then found a different career online on social media. Now I’m hoping to grow as an artist and content creator, as shown in my newfound vlogs I post on YouTube.

Describe yourself in three words.
Ambitious, empathetic, and independent.

What is the best and worst part of being a popular comedian and influencer?
The best part is being able to make people’s days with a shared laugh or relatable moment. I love being able to connect with so many people, even if it’s only for 30 seconds. The worst part is comparing myself to other creators and it makes me second-guess my own content sometimes, as if what I’m doing isn’t enough. This is why I try to connect and become virtual friends with other creators but it’s a lot harder to do online and I don’t live in LA so it’s harder to go to events to connect with others as well.

Where do your talents come from and how do you get inspired for new content?
I like to think my talent comes from my parents. They both are very creative and passionate about many things and they encourage me to be the same in everything that I do.

My inspiration for new content either comes from experiences I’ve had or old movies/shows I would watch as a child.

What’s your advice for the up-and-coming influencers?
My advice is to just be your most authentic self. Everyone in this world is unique and has a story or passion that drives people to create and share online. The more authentic and real you are with yourself and on social media, the better your chances will be when you start building your online community.

What would you say are the greatest lessons you have learned so far in this business?
I’ve learned that there is just as much power in saying no as there is in saying yes to new opportunities. Many people will take advantage of you and learning when to say no is going to be more important than saying yes. There is patience that comes with saying no but more often than not, the reward afterward is well worth it.