GTA 6 Rumored Lucia Actress Returns to Instagram
The intense anticipation for Grand Theft Auto VI has once again spilled over into the real world, highlighting the often-toxic relationship between gaming hype and personal boundaries. Manni L. Perez, the actress widely rumored to be playing the protagonist Lucia, has reactivated her Instagram account months after deleting it due to fan harassment—only to be met with a renewed wave of invasive and “unhinged” comments.
Perez initially deleted her social media presence in July, a move widely believed to be a direct response to an onslaught of messages and comments from overzealous fans desperate for any scrap of information about the game. Her return to Instagram two months later was a personal decision to share moments from her life, including celebrating her 33rd birthday and introducing her new dog.
However, the comment section on her posts tells a frustratingly familiar story. Instead of respectful engagement, it is flooded with GTA-specific references, questions about the game, and jokes using character names from the series. Comments range from quotes from the trailer like, “Lucia do you know why your here,” to suggestions for her dog’s name like “Niko” or “Trevor Philips.”
Manni Perez, the rumored actor for Lucia in GTA 6 has finally returned to the internet on her 33rd birthday after deactivating her Instagram account for 2 months. pic.twitter.com/bElY0Oy2Wb
— GTA 6 Countdown ⏳ (@GTAVI_Countdown) September 9, 2025
This behavior has been called out by more conscientious members of the community. One user aptly criticized the situation, writing, “Man ppl in the comments are so f***ing fools… I mean she retired her ig because of them and they want her to do it again, I know it’s the most awaited game but let’s grow up at least.”
The speculation around Perez stems from her resemblance to the character revealed in the first trailer and her previous work with Rockstar Games; she voiced a blackjack dealer in a GTA Online update. If she is indeed playing Lucia, she is undoubtedly bound by strict non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), making it impossible for her to acknowledge the role or interact with fans about it.
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This incident serves as a stark reminder of the human cost of extreme hype. With nine months still to go until the game’s release, it underscores the need for the community to respect the boundaries of those involved in its creation and to channel excitement into respectful discussion rather than targeted harassment.