There's a reason viewers can't get enough of Netflix's buzzy reality series "Owning Manhattan," and it goes beyond America's obsession with luxury real estate. Premiering on June 28 and recently renewed for a second season , the show follows real-estate mogul Ryan Serhant and his team of agents as they compete to sell New York City's most prestigious properties. Amidst the glitz, glamor, and office drama, one particular agent stands out: Génesis Suero , the charming and charismatic Dominican-born property expert whose presence on the show resonates with Latinas who are pursuing their dreams.
Suero's story is, in many ways, an embodiment of the American dream. At 13, she immigrated from the Dominican Republic to NYC with her father, chasing the hopes of a better life. But as Suero will tell you, the journey was anything but easy.
Adjusting to a new country while learning a new language during her pre-teen years was no joke. She also worked a number of different jobs, from waitressing at a Dominican restaurant to working as a salesgirl at Bloomingdale's flagship store, to help send money back to the family on the island, all with the goal of bringing her mother, who struggled with chronic depression, to New York. Navigating life in a new country while supporting a parent's mental health journey isn't something many young teens are prepared for.
But Suero's unwavering belief in herself and in the power of manifestation has carried her to where she is today. Not only did she be.