Nathalia Lares, la joven venezolana que conquista Hollywood
Nathalia Lares es una talentosa actriz y cantante nacida en Venezuela. Emigró a los Estados Unidos junto a su familia a la edad de seis años. Comenzó su carrera artística a los ocho, destacándose rápidamente en el mundo del entretenimiento.
Ha logrado reconocimiento como actriz y figura en campañas publicitarias, participando en comerciales de televisión y proyectos impresos de alcance nacional e internacional. Su debut profesional en la actuación fue en la serie Milagros de Navidad, producida por NBC-Telemundo, la cual fue transmitida a nivel mundial.
Desde entonces, ha desempeñado papeles principales en producciones cinematográficas independientes como Bridges y Sunnyland. No obstante, su interpretación más destacada llegó a los 14 años, cuando dio vida a Elaine, el personaje principal en la película Brownsville Bred, una producción completamente estadounidense, tanto en dirección como en realización. Este logro podría posicionarla como la primera actriz más joven venezolana en protagonizar un largometraje producido en los Estados Unidos.
Brownsville Bred es una película que relata la historia real de su escritora y directora, Elaine Del Valle. Nathalia, como protagonista, interpreta a Elaine. «Elaine» es una adolescente que vive una etapa profundamente emocional, cargada de heridas de la niñez. Su vida y, por ende, la historia, transcurre entre Brooklyn (NY), específicamente en Brownsville, Brooklyn y Puerto Rico. Vive con su madre y su familia materna en Brownsville, entre sucesos muy fuertes y emotivos que marcan su vida. Su viaje a Puerto Rico para reencontrarse con su padre se convierte en una búsqueda personal entre la confusión, la belleza del entorno y el sentimiento de no pertenecer. Tal vez esto sea una parte en la que Nathalia se siente identificada como inmigrante, el sentir en ocasiones ese “no pertenecer” y el aprender a edad muy temprana a enfrentarse a ese desafío.
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VIVA PICTURES TO RELEASE BROWNSVILLE BRED IN THEATERS NATIONWIDE
Based on the True Story
Brownsville Bred, the coming-of-age drama written and directed by award-winning Elaine Del Valle, has been acquired by Viva Pictures, the independent film production studio and distributor, and is set to be released in theaters nationwide on September 19. Adapted from her award-winning novel and critically acclaimed stage play, Del Valle brings her raw and powerful autobiographical story to the screen in what marks Viva Pictures’ first foray into live-action films.
Celebrated across festivals and industry circles for its authenticity and cinematic power, the Brownsville Bred short-film won the SXSW Audience Award. The feature was named Critic’s Pick and won the only feature award at the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival. Early screenings have drawn praise for its unflinching honesty, vibrant storytelling, and heartfelt performances, cementing the film as one of the year’s most anticipated independent releases. Del Valle is also the recipient of the HBO Latinx Director Award.
“This is a story for anyone who’s ever been told their voice didn’t matter. Brownsville Bred celebrates the resilience, humor, and heart of a Puerto Rican girl from Brooklyn who refused to be defined by her circumstances. I’m proud to share an unapologetically Latina story on the big screen—one that reflects the beauty and complexity of our communities and my personal experience.” — Elaine Del Valle, Writer/Director.
“Brownsville Bred is a bold and beautiful debut for Viva’s newly formed live-action release initiatives. Elaine has crafted a deeply personal and universal story that resonates far beyond its setting, and we’re honored to bring her voice to audiences nationwide. This film represents exactly the kind of authentic, artist-driven storytelling we’re committed to championing.” — Mayank Jhalani, VP Acquisitions, Viva.
In 1980s Brownsville, Brooklyn, Elaine is on the cusp of becoming a teenager. She wrestles with her mother’s resilience, the father she resents, and the chaos outside her window—while discovering her Puerto Rican roots and the courage to forge her own path.
The film stars Nathalia Lares (Sunnyland) “Elaine,” a spunky and imaginative Puerto Rican girl growing up in one of New York City’s most dangerous neighborhoods. The film also features Javier Muñoz (Broadway’s “Hamilton,” “In The Heights”) as her father “Manny,” along with Karina Ortiz (“The Walking Dead: Dead City,” “Orange is the New Black”), Summer Rose Castillo (“Alma’s Way,” “The Equalizer”), Susanna Guzman (Babes, “Manifest”) and Gabriela Amerth (Musica, Anxiety). The film is produced by Leslie V. Cohen, Adrienne Acevedo Lovette, Eddie Frente, Debbie Esko-Gold and Elaine Del Valle.
Brownsville Bred is rated PG-13 and is 94 minutes long.
About Viva Pictures
Viva Pictures is a leading independent film production animation studio and all rights distributor dedicated to delivering wornld-class entertainment to global audiences. With a diverse portfolio of animated films and original films in production, Viva Pictures strives to captivate and engage viewers, fostering a love for storytelling and cinema for all ages. Recent successes include The Amazing Maurice, which Viva debuted at the Sundance Film Festival before its wide theatrical release, Night of the Zoopocalypse, and HITPIG, which played on over 2,000 screens nationwide. In addition, Viva Pictures has an equity interest in the 3D animation studio 3Doubles Producciones and continues to develop a slate of new productions. Viva Pictures also owns Kidsflix, a kid-safe, parent-friendly FAST channel and destination to stream free movies and TV series. Kidsflix is available on iTunes, Google Play, Roku, and major TV brands worldwide.
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