Minivela, Backed by Carlos Ponce, Courts Young Latinos With Short-Form Telenovelas
If you’re one of the millions of Latinos who grew up watching Spanish telenovelas with your parents, you’re familiar with the wild tales the 30- to 45-minute soaps are known to spin over the better part of a year. Dramatic clips from popular ’80s and ’90s novelas are staples on diaspora- and nostalgia-themed social media accounts. Still, in […]
Sarnoff Media Co.’s Cristina Sarnoff Joins Minivela as Shareholder and Strategic Partner to Lead Brand Partnerships, Productions & Distribution
LOS ANGELES, CA — June 11, 2025 — (NOTICIAS NEWSWIRE) — Minivela, the first bilingual drama shorts platform dedicated to serving Latinos in the U.S. and Latin America, today announced that media executive Cristina Sarnoff has joined the company as a shareholder and strategic partner leading Brand Partnerships, Productions, and Distribution. Sarnoff, a seasoned media […]
Minivela Joins as Sponsor of the 2025 Cannes Latino US Day hosted by Advertising Week Latam, and Powered by PRODU
— Minivela partnership celebrates the company’s #MinivelaSummer slate of content — MIAMI, FL (May 6, 2025) – Minivela, the first bilingual drama shorts platform dedicated to serving Latinos in the U.S. and Latin America, is celebrating its #MinivelaSummer drama shorts slate by joining as a sponsor of the Belonging Lounge of Latino US Day at […]
Minivela Launches Jam-Packed Summer Slate of Drama Shorts with Premiere of ‘Cholita Takes L.A.’ and ‘The Cholos of Beverly Hills’
— MinivelaSummer will feature slew of mini-dramas and digital series shorts produced in collaboration with actor and Minivela co-founder Carlos Ponce, viral influencer Haydita Veloz, and West Coast production partner Chicano Hollywood — — Minivela’s ad-fueled drama shorts range from romcom and couples’ troubles to strange happenings — MIAMI, FL — May 6, 2025 — […]
Brilla Media Celebrates 3 Years of Innovation with New Logo, Website, and Renewed Commitment to Flagship Platforms Nuestro Stories and Minivela
MIAMI, FL — April 8, 2025 — (NOTICIAS NEWSWIRE) — Brilla Media is celebrating its third anniversary today with a new logo and website that showcase the media and entertainment company’s innovations, and flagship content platforms, Nuestro Stories, and Minivela. Brilla Media’s new logo and website (www.BrillaMedia.com) put the spotlight on Brilla—a symbol of the light and strength within the […]
International Mini Drama and Social Media Sensation Haydita Veloz Joins Minivela as Lead Production Partner and Actress
NEW YORK, NY (February 26, 2025) – Haydita Veloz, the viral social media actress and dancer who, at just 24, has starred in more than 250 mini dramas, has joined digital shorts producer Minivela as a strategic production partner and lead actress. The announcement was made today at the ANA AIMM GrowthFronts by Minivela co-founder […]
University of Miami’s Cuban Heritage Collection to Host Q&A, Pop-Up Photo Display for Feb. 19 Book Launch of ‘Surreal Cuba’ with Photographer and Author Manny Ruiz
— Ruiz will share the fascinating stories behind some of his most iconic photographs, reflect on the creative process that spanned decades, and discuss the legacy captured by ‘Surreal Cuba’ — MIAMI, FL — January 30, 2025 — (NOTICIAS NEWSWIRE) — The University of Miami Libraries Cuban Heritage Collection is hosting a Q&A and pop-up […]
Audible Names ‘Bistec’ Podcast Series about Betrayal and Redemption in Revolutionary Cuba a 2024 ‘Lo Mejor del Año’ Best Series for Fiction
— Growing recognitions bring ‘Bistec’ closer to fulfilling original international film production goal — — ‘Surreal Cuba’ Photobook that sparked ‘Bistec’ story set to launch in early 2025 — MIAMI, FL — December 3, 2024 — (NOTICIAS NEWSWIRE) — Global audio leader Audible has named the duo-language podcast series ‘Bistec’, the eight-part audio series about […]
Novela and Film Star Carlos Ponce, Brilla Media, Numatec, and Chicano Hollywood Team Up to Launch Minivela: A Bold New Era for American Latino Filmmakers, Creators, and Advertisers
— Co-headquartered in L.A. and Miami, Minivela is already producing ‘Cholita Takes L.A.’ and other digital shorts from both national hubs — — Targeting a primary audience of American Latinos 18-34, Minivela combines the speed and cadence of short-form storytelling with the iconic Latino-created telenovela genre — — A key pillar of Minivela’s innovative approach […]
Hispanic Lifestyle to Honor Brilla Media Ventures/Nuestro Stories Co-Founder Angela Sustaita-Ruiz for Leadership at Connecting Latinas of Influence Awards-October 23
LOS ANGELES, CA — October 15, 2024 — (NOTICIAS NEWSWIRE) — Hispanic Lifestyle announced that Brilla Media Ventures Co-Founder and Chairwoman Angela Sustaita-Ruiz will be recognized for her national leadership in the Latino community during Hispanic Lifestyle’s Connecting Latinas of Influence event, October 23 in Ft. Lauderdale. With 25 years in digital media, marketing and public relations, Angela has led award-winning […]
