Laura Natalia Esquivel (born on 18 May 1994 in Buenos Aires, Argentina), known professionally as Laura Esquivel, is an Argentine actress and singer, who gained international popularity for her debut as a child actress in the role of Patricia "Patito" Castro in the popular Argentine children's telenovela, Patito Feo (2007–08).

Because of that, Marcelo Tinelli offered her a development deal and she was soon chosen as the lead in Patito Feo, a child-oriented telenovela produced by Ideas del Sur.

The show was also a huge success, achieving high ratings and sold-out stadium concerts all over Latin America; it received a nomination for the International Emmy Awards in 2008 for the Children and Young People category.

In 2010, while touring Italy and Greece, Laura signed an endorsement deal with Monnalisa to promote its Teenager line Jakioo.

In 2011, Laura spent the majority of her time touring in Italy and Greece to promote the theatrical versions of Patito Feo.

[5] Due to the success of Los Locos Addams, she was offered a role as a contestant on a new singing competition, Tu cara me suena.

She won the series in 2017 when she performed a duet singing the 1981 Lionel Richie and Diana Ross song, Endless Love.

The album features 10 songs written by Esquivel and was met with critical praise for its honest and introspective material by Billboard Magazine Argentina.

Esquivel performed the album in its entirety, to rave reviews, on 19 September 2024 at the popular Buenos Aires nightclub, La Trastienda.

[15] In May 2024, she shared with the Argentine press that she struggled with anxiety and depression due to the global popularity she gained as a result of Patito Feo's success.

[16] Despite the popularity of Patito Feo, Esquivel was bullied during the series' airing by people who recognized her in public.

She graduated high school at 18 and later studied speech therapy at the University of Argentine Social Museum in Buenos Aires.