Kimberly Guerrero reaches a career high

There’s a rising star in town, and her name is Kimberly Guerrero! Known for her stellar acting and teaching skills at UCR, Guerrero is now taking the spotlight in the new HBO Max series, “Welcome to Derry.” This show, which premiered on Oct. 26, is a prequel to the iconic Stephen King novel and movies, “IT.”

In the series, Guerrero plays the character of Rose, a descendent of the tribe that first encountered the terrifying entity known as IT. Her scenes are set in the early 1960s, adding depth to the IT storytelling canvas. According to HBO Max’s head of original content, Sarah Aubrey, this prequel will take fans deeper into the mesmerizing town of Derry, uncovering more of its mysteries.

Guerrero describes her character, Rose, as a warm and kind individual with a fierce and dedicated warrior side. As the show progresses, viewers will see Rose’s ancestral knowledge come into play, shedding light on why Derry has become the haunting ground for IT. It’s a role that showcases Guerrero’s talent and versatility as an actor.

For fans of the “IT” movies, you might recognize Guerrero’s character as the owner of the Second Hand Rose store in Derry. Fun fact: the store’s counter is the same one where Stephen King himself made a cameo appearance in “IT: Chapter Two.”

It’s clear that Kimberly Guerrero is in the spotlight and shining bright in Hollywood. Keep an eye out for her captivating performance in “Welcome to Derry” on HBO Max!