Over the years, Erika de la Rosa has built a steady, deliberate career, one that doesn’t rely on noise, but on choices. Moving across genres and formats in television, her work shares a common thread, characters that demand something deeper, emotionally and narratively.
Rather than settling into a single type, she has consistently gravitated toward stories where women are not ornamental, but central — complex figures who drive the story forward. That trajectory now leads to one of her most visible projects to date: La Oficina, the Mexican adaptation of the British format that reshaped workplace comedy.
Now streaming on Prime Video, the series reimagines office culture through a distinctly local lens, leaning into uncomfortable humor and situations that feel less exaggerated than they do familiar. Within that space, Erika is part of an ensemble that builds the show’s rhythm through subtlety — glances, silences, and tensions that resonate instantly with viewers.
The response was immediate. La Oficina didn’t just find an audience; it sparked conversation around something very specific: the contradictions of modern work culture. That impact quickly translated into momentum, with the platform confirming a second season shortly after its release, solidifying the show as one of its strongest regional launches.
For Erika, this moment doesn’t feel like a sudden breakthrough, but rather the result of a long, consistent process — one that has gradually expanded her reach while raising the stakes.
In this conversation, she reflects on that journey, the work behind La Oficina, and how she navigates her place within an industry that is constantly evolving.
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Erika, throughout your career you’ve shown great versatility in television. How do you evaluate your current success and the evolution of the female roles you’ve portrayed?
Erika de La Rosa: For me, success is about achieving a balance between my personal and professional life. There are phases when I manage it really well and others when it becomes more difficult, but as long as I can continue telling stories and enjoying my life with my children, I feel successful.
Let’s talk about a La Oficina. This series has been a key project. What initially attracted you to the script and the concept of the show, and what was your immersion process like for your character?
Erika: From the very moment I received the casting call, I saw it as a real challenge. And when I found out that Prime Video and the Alazraki family were part of the project, my goal was to stay and work with them. We had several weeks of rehearsals, improvisations, and character analysis; that really helped us arrive on set ready to fully step into our characters.
Your character in La Oficina has a particular dynamic with the rest of the cast. How would you describe the atmosphere on set, and what was the biggest challenge or greatest satisfaction in playing this role?
Erika: The atmosphere on set was always very positive and collaborative. My biggest challenge was not laughing; there are probably several bloopers of mine where I couldn’t stop cracking up at the things Fernando would come up with.
La Oficina has resonated with audiences for its take on contemporary themes of work and power. The original British version has been a success for decades. What do you think is the most important message the series conveys to audiences, and how did your character contribute to that message in this version?
Erika: The original La Oficina is British and was surrounded by very specific local traits and mannerisms; the American version initially tried to replicate what had already been done, and after one season on air, they realized that what mattered wasn’t copying, but making the conventions of the corporate world their own. In our case, Marcos Bucay, the writer and showrunner of La Oficina México, had that very clear from the beginning. He and his entire team focused on exploring the Mexican “godín” office culture, which is truly unique, and I think that’s what has allowed for such a strong connection with the Mexican audience.
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To portray such diverse characters, what is your emotional and physical preparation routine, and what new challenges are you currently seeking in your roles?
Erika: My way of understanding and getting to know a character is by building an extensive backstory, understanding their relationships and interactions with every other character, and always defending their motivations, desires, and actions.
You’ve publicly mentioned that women over 50 in the industry inspire you. What kind of stories or roles do you think are essential to tell about women right now, and how do you stay authentic in such a competitive market?
Erika: We need more stories about women of all ages. And not only within fiction, but outside of it as well. We need more female writers, directors, showrunners, photographers, and producers. There are more of us now, but still not enough.
We need more female writers, directors, showrunners, photographers, and producers. There are more of us now, but still not enough"
You are a mother of two and have spoken about the importance of balance. What organizational strategies and support systems do you consider essential to achieving a healthy balance between professional success and family life?
Erika: Asking for help, and accepting it. I wouldn’t be able to do everything I do professionally without the help of my children’s fathers. I’m not ashamed to ask for help; on the contrary, I like knowing that I have my tribe to rely on.
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Is there any genre or type of character you haven’t explored yet that you would love to take on in the future, and why?
Erika: Yes, many. I would love to sing and act in a musical in my country. I’d like to act in another language. I’d like to play a character that forces me to learn a new sport or discipline.
Considering your career, how would you like audiences to remember your contribution to film and television, and what legacy do you hope to leave in the industry?
I would like that, regardless of the platform or context in which I appear, people know that they will always receive honest and sincere work from me"
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