Meet Brazilian Australian actor Will Santana and Venezuelan Australian actor William Blanco Medina, who have been casted as Hench men, Brazilian thugs in the new comedy-action Hollywood film called Balls Up by Mark Wahlberg.

This movie was partly filmed in Queensland, Australia and the casting included many Latin & Brazilian Australian extras.

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In this episode, I chat about all things latin dancing (Reggaeton and Folkloric), community updates and more! Plus Hear from two in-person interviews with women founders of dance groups in Sydney.

The first interview is with Sera Fichera, a business partner at Tropical Soul Studio and creator of the Bad Girl event. The second interview is with Catalina Lucero, one of the founders of Corazon Chileno, a folkloric dance group.

This podcast series celebrates Latin Australians who are breaking barriers.

In this ep, I chat with Mariafe Artacho del Solar, an Australian volleyball 3 x Olympian with Peruvian heritage. She shares her journey from Peru to Australia at 11 years old, cultural shocks (e.g missing typical domingos con la familia in Peru) and her experience of the Olympics, including the atmosphere in the athletes' village.

We also chat cultural identity as both Peruvian and Australian. Most importantly, she opens up about the importance of mindset and positive affirmations in achieving success.

Talk about a role model for Latinas in Australia and across the globe!
You don’t want to miss this one!

In this ep I chat with Milena Sanchez, a London-based British Latina singer, songwriter, and podcaster who has amassed 44k following on Insta and 100k on TikTok.

We chat all-things unique experiences of Latinas living in Australia and the UK, the challenges of cultural identity, and the importance of community.

Milena shares her journey from childhood dreams of stardom 'mini Shakira' to navigating motherhood and her successful podcasting career.

We also chat on Latin music scene, the significance of representation, and the resilience of the Latina community.

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In this episode, I reflect on recent adventures, starting with my time in Bali, where I explored two incredible Latin-owned gems: Motel Mexicola in Canggu and Chinchorro in Ubud.

Back home in Sydney, I attend of a few Latin community events, including:

✨ The Cuauhtémoc Mexican Tall Ship Gala Night

👑 The Multiverse Pageant 2024, cheering on a Latin contestant

🌄 Magia de los Andes, a cultural celebration in Western Sydney

Join me for stories of connection, la cultura, and a little bit of sabor from both Bali and my beloved Latin community here in Australia. ¡Vamos a disfrutarlo juntos! 🎙️

In this ep, three Colombianas in Australia and I chat about the controversial lyrics of a new reggaeton song +57 "Mamacita desde 14" , exploring the impact of beauty standards and hypersexualization on young women.

Guests:

• Diana Paez, Colombian Australian, Documentary Filmmaker
• Romina Aranzola, Colombian Mexican Australian, TV Presenter
• Emmaleen Diaz, Australian Colombian, Emerging Artist

They share experiences and thoughts on how these themes manifest in their lives and communities, emphasising the importance of having open discussions about these issues and the need for accountability in the music industry, especially regarding the portrayal of women.

Disclaimer, this episode discusses sensitive topics.

In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Lucerito León, artist, salsera, and community leader to talk about música, identidad, and what it means to chase dreams in Australia. ✨

We get into:

• The fusion of salsa & reggaetón (and how Bad Bunny’s new album hits different for immigrants)
• The rise of mujeres in salsa and why representation matters
• How music connects us across cultures & continents
• The power of comunidad in uplifting each other Lucerito shares her personal journey, the challenges of adapting to a new culture, and her dreams of paving the way for future generations in the music industry.

Chapters:

• 00:00 The Fusion of Music Genres
• 04:51 Journey into Music: From Peru to Australia
• 07:42 Cultural Identity & the Immigrant Experience
• 10:57 Women in Salsa & Reggaetón
• 13:41 Navigating the Music Industry as Immigrants
• 16:33 Personal Growth & Relationships in Music
• 19:59 The Impact of Music on Cultural Identity
• 22:48 Future Aspirations & New Projects
• 25:36 Empowerment & Community Support
• 28:45 Reflections on Family & Heritage
• 31:57 The Importance of Representation in Music

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In this ep, I chat with Bianca, a multi-talented actress, writer, and director (a queen!), who shares about her journey in the creative industry, her cultural heritage, and the inspiration behind her production company and the series 'Miss Vanguard.' She discusses the importance of representation, empowerment, and the challenges faced in the creative field, while encouraging authenticity and self-expression among individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Connection

02:58 Bianca's Background and Creative Journey

05:50 Cultural Heritage and Identity

08:52 Launching a Production Company

12:00 The Birth of Miss Vanguard

14:55 Character Development and Storytelling

17:55 Themes of Empowerment and Voice

20:56 Future Aspirations for Miss Vanguard

24:09 Challenges in the Creative Industry

26:54 Encouraging Authenticity and Self-Expression

29:56 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Watch the new series of MS Vanguard here:

Amiga Mía® is the first Hispanic & Latin media outlet to authentically celebrate cultura in Australia & across APAC. Proudly female-founded in 2017. www.amigamia.com.au