Nayara Lopes & Marangeli Mejia-Rabell

Published: May 20, 2021, 9 a.m.

Two inspiring creators representing Latinx communities join this episode of\xa0Love + Grit\xa0to discuss their work, their influences and the challenges of turning major artistic experiences into virtual events. Nayara Lopes got her start in Brazil before eventually moving to Philadelphia to join the Pennsylvania Ballet, where the first soloist has starred in\xa0The Nutcracker\xa0and\xa0Cinderella,\xa0and is currently filming a new season of original performances for digital audiences. Also going virtual this year: the 10th annual Philadelphia Latino Film Festival, led by\xa0Mar\xe1ngeli\xa0Mej\xeda\xa0Rabell. The Puerto Rican-born arts and culture organizer and cofounder of AFROTAINO has turned PHLAFF into an international event that elevates U.S.-based Latinx and Latin American stories.