Who You Are Matters

I was raised in Miami in an Irish-Colombian family. Given that my father is a musician and my mother is a writer, they took advantage of the cultural melting pot where we lived and exposed me to the numerous art forms that the world has to offer. They instilled a deep passion for the arts that has been the driving point behind my career goals. 

I plan to build a career in the film and television industry, eventually running my own production company where I can develop projects that I feel a personal connection with. I believe that the unique medium has the ability to inspire audiences unlike any other, and the evolution of the digital age has led to more opportunity than ever for groundbreaking original content. As a Business of Cinematic Arts student, I have spent my college career learning how the entertainment industry operates, with complementary internships giving me an overview of the way things are done. But the lack of a clear path towards my goal leaves me free to move in any direction I choose after school. 

My parents passed on to me a number of personality traits that have helped determine how my life played out. I grew up performing music just like they did, and adopted their love for the arts and willingness to let that passion guide our future. But just like my mother shifted from music to writing, I transitioned to a career in film, somewhat straying from my roots but still maintaining their preference to a life in the arts. We differ in many ways, however, namely in that I have a logic-based mindset that often clashes with my parents’ imaginative work and lifestyle. While they passed on to me some of their creative spark, they operate on a vastly more inventive mentality.

I can say with certainty that my dream of producing content came from myself alone. My parents never tried to push me in this particular direction, and let me build my work experience as I saw fit. But once I chose my career path, they certainly made it clear that sitting idly was never an option. Their views were that apathy is symptomatic of negligence, and that some sort of forward progress is the minimum expectation.

I studied martial arts for ten years, and my instructor from childhood remains my role model to this day. He espouses a way of life that builds prosperity from generosity and goodwill, which I credit with a majority of my success so far. 

I feel a personal connection with Bengal Tigers due to their personality type. Just like me, they are solitary by nature but can work with others when necessary, and are fiercely protective of the things they’ve earned or accumulated. 

My best friend from childhood had pineapple plants in his backyard that would flower every three years, and it became a tradition to have a party surrounding their harvest. 

Sun Sign: 13 Degrees Cancer

Moon Sign: 26 Degrees Scorpio

Rising Sign: 23 Degrees Virgo