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is recognizing the power and value of our authentic selves. My greatest hope is that this continues to flourish, creating an industry where every artist, regardless of their background, has an equitable opportunity to lend their authentic voice to compelling stories. You’ll be representing Brawl Stars at San Diego Comic-Con this summer. How does voicing a character like Shelly differ from your past roles? Valentina Latyna: I’m incredibly excited to be representing a major video game at San Diego Comic-Con this summer! Voicing a dynamic character like the one I play in this game is quite different from many of my past roles, and the fan response has been absolutely amazing. My character in this big video game is known for their fierce, confident, and action-oriented personality. In addition to film and voiceover, you’re taking the stage this year in Daughter Knows Best and Enfrascada. What keeps you returning to theater? Valentina Latyna: In addition to my work in film and voiceover, I’m absolutely thrilled to be taking the stage this year in two productions: Daughter Knows Best and Enfrascada. What keeps drawing me back to live theater, even with a busy schedule across other mediums, is multifaceted and deeply personal. There’s an immediate, raw energy and direct connection with a live audience that you simply don’t get anywhere else. You’ve worked on projects with Netflix and even voiced all the female characters in the descriptive audio for Griselda. What does that kind of accessibility work mean to you as a storyteller? Valentina Latyna: For me, storytelling is about connection and universal access. When I voice descriptive audio, I’m literally helping to unlock narratives for an audience that might otherwise be excluded due to visual impairment. I become the eyes for a viewer, translating the crucial visual information – a character’s expression, a costume detail, the setting of a scene, a vital action – into an auditory experience. Miami has long been a cultural bridge for Latinx communities and creatives. How do you see the city’s influence growing in the world of Spanish-language voiceover and entertainment? Valentina Latyna: In essence, Miami’s blend of diverse talent, strategic location, economic advantages, evolving infrastructure, and its direct connection to the rapidly growing and engaged Latinx streaming audience positions it as an increasingly dominant force. We absolutely need to continue pushing for more Latinx involvement, both in front of and behind the camera/mic, to truly reflect the audiences consuming this content. It’s an exciting time, and Miami is right at the heart of it! With your commitment to elevating bilingual talent and diverse Latinx voices, do you see Miami as a potential hub for the kind of inclusive storytelling and production you’re advocating for? Valentina Latyna: Miami is a unique melting