Maritere Castellanos Esteve: The Puerto Rican “Mother in Quarantine”
For her over a million followers on Instagram and more than 246 thousand on Facebook, Maritere Castellanos Esteve is known as the “mother in quarantine.” Her followers can’t get enough of her funny and relatable content, laughing along with her spontaneity and occurrences about her life as a mother of three.
But who is the woman behind the screen? She is a Puerto Rican based in Florida with a natural gift for changing accents and a passion for the arts. Her outgoing and vibrant personality is not new. As a child, she was always extroverted, taking ballet classes and embracing her love for arts, especially dancing and acting. However, after university she put her acting dreams on hold to focus on her studies and later her family.
Maritere Castellanos Esteve’s life changed when the pandemic hit. Alongside her friend, journalist Silvi Escoto, she began creating humorous content reflecting life in quarantine as a mother. Through her “Mothers in Quarantine” concept, she has shared authentic experiences and developed various characters, resonating with Latina mothers everywhere.
While she does not consider herself an influencer, her project has grown rapidly, reaching much success organically. However, success aside, Maritere remains focused on making people laugh and providing comic relief.
Despite making a name for herself on social media, Maritere is now ready to take her talents to the stage. This February, she will perform her first stand-up comedy at the Tapia Theater in Puerto Rico.
With the loving support of her family and friends, she is excited to embark on this new adventure, marking the fulfillment of her dream. For now, Maritere is focused on delivering a stellar performance for her audience, bringing her humorous energy and emotion directly to the stage.
For Maritere Castellanos Esteve, the journey from social media to live performance is a significant step that she is ready to conquer with all her passion and humor.