Jenny Lorenzo - Actor Ellas

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In recent years the Latino community has been given more representation than before. 
 
One of the figures that have showcased part of our community, specifically the Cubanos in Miami, is actor, writer, comedian, and content creator Jenny Lorenzo.
 
In today’s episode of Ellas, Jenny talks with me about how her childhood in Miami has shaped her comedy and videos.
 
She also opens up about the bumps she encountered during her time in Buzzfeed, the highlights and lessons learned when she co-founded PeroLike and how she had to constantly prove herself as a video producer.
 
Jenny shares the reason why she was fired from Buzzfeed, the family tragedy that occurred during that time and working at We are Mitú. 
 
She also goes in-depth on what motivated her to be a freelance content creator and shows she identified with during her childhood. Jenny also chats about her character Lupe in Cartoon Network’s Victor and Valentino! 
 
If you want to know what it takes to be a voice actor and finding the right team to collaborate with then listen to this episode! 
 
In this episode, we talk about...
 
1:30 - Jenny Lorenzo shares about growing up in Miami and also being raised by her maternal grandparents 
4:57 - Discover how Jenny’s iconic Abuela character was created during her geek-related content
6:44 - “I looked around me...first of all there was barely any Latinos working there and second of all, no one was making Latino content at all.”
9:08 - Due to a lack of Latino representation, Jenny, Jazmine Oliveros, Norberto Briseño, and Alex Alvarez created PeroLike
11:05 - Jenny talks about learning what the Latino audience is receptive to and what they absolutely hate 
17:15 - Jenny opens up about why she was fired from Buzzfeed 
24:03 - Listen to Jenny’s journey with Crohn’s Disease while still creating her videos and finding the balance of taking care of herself
28:52 - Jenny shares about her time working at We Are Mitú and the ever-changing evolution of digital media 
33:28 - Discover why Jenny didn’t create new characters during her time at Mitú
37:46 - Learn how Jenny is developing Laritza, Tía Gloria, Michi, Jasleiney, Flor and Maruchi 
43:01 - Jenny talks about how she felt identified with the show, Qué Pasa USA? and how she wants to showcase the positive and negative aspects of Latino culture through her comedy
47:10 - Know all about Jenny’s character in the Cartoon Network show, Victor and Valentino
54:34 - Discover the projects that Jenny has done this year and what she’s planning for the future
58:58 - Do you want to work in comedy, voice acting or creating your own show? Listen to Jenny’s advice on how to find the correct team to form your community!
1:06:47 - “Don’t waste your energy on the wrong things and people.”
1:10:02 - Genuinely feel happiness for other people’s success and use it to motivate yourself to reach your own accomplishments
 
RELEVANT LINKS
 
Jenny Lorenzo
Miami Heat
Miami Marlins
Radio Mambi
Chonga
Buzzfeed
Jazmin Ontiveros
Norberto Briceño 
Alex Alvarez 
Pero Like
We Are Mitú
Flama
When Abuela Wants You To Eat
Gente-Fied Trailer
Marvin Lemus
Claudia Restrepo
Yessica Hernandez-Cruz 
Gadiel Del Orbe
Curly Velasquez 
America Ferrera
FBE
The Digital Trailblazer Award
NALIP
Crohn's Disease
ADD
Anxiety  
Stephanie Lorenzo
Laura Di Lorenzo
HelloGiggles
AwesomenessTV
The Groundlings Theatre & School
SNL
Fresh off the Boat
Kim’s Convenience
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
George Lopez
Qué Pasa USA?
PBS
Archie Bunker
The Jeffersons
The Office
Michael Scott
The Get Down
On My Block
Cartoon Network
Victor & Valentino
Adventure Time
Disney
Nickelodeon
Adult Swim
Rob Paulsen
Kiki Valdes
Abuela Mami Coffee
Diego Molano
Tony Montana
Churro Kings
Juan Gabriel
Kevin Bosch
Christina Cropper
Griffith Observatory
Thanos
Madon