Similarly Different

Valeria Maldonado: Resilience, Rejection & the Fight for Authentic Latina Stories


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In this powerful episode of Similarly Different, Yanina is joined by the multi-talented Valeria Maldonado; Mexican-American actress, writer, and producer of the heartfelt indie film Las Tres Sisters! Vale pulls back the curtain on her nine-year journey to bring Las Tres Sisters to life, sharing how she and her co-creators fought to maintain ownership of their story while navigating the challenges of independent filmmaking. She opens up about the emotional highs and lows of acting, the struggle against Hollywood stereotypes, and why authentic Latina representation on screen matters now more than ever!
💬 In this episode:

  • The behind-the-scenes story of how Las Tres Sisters evolved from an idea to a full feature film
  • The sacrifices and persistence it took to self-fund and produce an indie project
  • Balancing multiple roles as actress, writer, and producer while staying true to the story
  • Breaking through stereotypes and advocating for authentic Latina voices in Hollywood

  • Mental health and resilience: coping with rejection, staying grounded, and redefining success
  • How creativity, dance, and acting can be forms of self-therapy and emotional release
  • The importance of friendship, sisterhood, and collaboration in surviving a long creative journey
  • Advice for aspiring actors, filmmakers, and women navigating the entertainment industry


🌟 Follow Valeria Maldonado: @valemaldon 

🎥 Watch Las Tres Sisters now on Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Tubi, Google Play, and DirecTV.

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