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The creator and writer of Pretty Mafia is Yira De La Espada Yira De La Espada is a Brooklyn-born writer, actress, and model of Panamanian descent whose creative voice reflects the raw beauty and resilience of her community. Raised in the heart of Brooklyn, Yira channels her roots and real-life experiences into powerful storytelling that captures both the grit and humanity of urban life. She gained recognition for her breakout role in the hit web series Respect Life and has

CAST & CHARACTERS Xylia The heart of Pretty Mafia , Xylia is quiet but fierce — a young girl forced to grow up overnight after witnessing tragedy. Haunted by her mother’s death and guided by her grandmother’s strength, she becomes the emotional core of the group. Xylia learns that survival in Brooklyn isn’t just about staying alive — it’s about protecting her soul. Unique Sharp-tongued, stylish, and street-smart, Unique masks her pain behind attitude and ambition. Raised by a

Series Synopsis Pretty Mafia  is a gritty, character-driven drama set in late-1990s Brooklyn. The story follows a group of young girls— Xylia, Unique, Thalia, Signa, Malayna,  and Serenity —each navigating broken homes, abuse, and the harsh realities of their environment. Drawn together by shared pain and survival instincts, they form an unbreakable sisterhood that evolves into a streetwise collective determined to take control of their futures. As they grow from innocence to