Niña Linda (Short 2024) directed by Ashley Morales and written/produced/led by Aileen Pujols has been released for public viewing. Yanelba plays a supporting role and you can see her throughout the film.
Staged Reading – Paterson NJ – August 9th
Yanelba is performing in a staged reading for a new play in Paterson, NJ on Saturday, August 9th @ 7pm.
If you’d like to attend, please contact us via this form and we will send you the details.
Recent Booking: Short Film – Parkside East
Yanelba booked a role on Parkside East, a thesis short film written and directed by Taylor Sanghyun Lee, produced by Jack Auen and Dzan Harba, and executive produced by Spike Lee.
Here is a behind the scenes photo of Yanelba, this photo was taken by Adena Artale who also performs in the film.
Film Screening: Niña Linda – NJ – July 13, 2025
Niña Linda (2024) directed by Ashley Morales will be screened at the Basie Center Cinemas in Red Bank, NJ on Sunday, July 13th as part of their Breakthrough Filmmaker Fest’s Close Up Series.
For more info. or to buy tickets, please click here.
Developmental Reading: Play – My Mother the Sun
Last week, Yanelba spent three days in Manhattan, serving as an actor in a closed reading of the play MY MOTHER THE SUN written by Parity Development Award Winner Paloma Monfiletto. It was Yanelba’s first time participating in such capacity and she really enjoyed working with everyone involved.
Front row (left to right): Yanelba, Ashley Candelaria, Cáleb Koval
Donate to Parity’s 2025 #Pledge4Parity – HERE. Your donation helps Parity Productions stage unique plays from underrepresented voices. You’re actively supporting their artists by helping them continue to champion change.
New Demo Reel Posted – April 1, 2025
Here is Yanelba’s latest demo reel:
Live Performance in Jersey City, NJ – March 29th, 2025
Yanelba was invited to participate in HerStory 2025, an oratory play celebrating Women’s History Month. The event is being presented by Council President Joyce E. Watterman and Art House Productions. The event is being held on the evening of March 29, 2025 in Jersey City, New Jersey. The event is featured on Broadway World and New Jersey Stage. Yanelba will be reading “First Generation” written by Kayla Khaled, the first Latina elected to serve as an NEA Board Director.
For event photos, please click here
Niña Linda Film accepted into Count Basie Center’s Breakthrough Filmmaker Festival
Niña Linda (2024) directed by Ashley Morales has been accepted into Count Basie Center’s Breakthrough Filmmaker Festival being held on March 22nd, 2025. The film will be screened between 10am and 12pm. If you’d like to attend or would like more info., please visit: https://thebasie.org/events/count-basie-center-breakthrough-filmmaker-fest-2/
Niña Linda Film Screening: East Village New York Film Festival
Niña Linda (2024) directed by Ashley Morales where Yanelba plays the mom of the lead character is a finalist in the East Village New York Film Festival. The film will be screened Sunday, February 23rd, 2025. If you’d like to attend the screening, tickets are $10 and are available for purchase at this link.
Booking: Role in Short Film – Luminiscencia
Yanelba just booked a role in the coming-of-age short film Luminiscencia, directed by Marial Moreno. Yanelba will be playing the lead character’s mom who also happens to be Dominican 🇩🇴.
To learn more about the film and/or to donate, please visit the crowdfunding page here.
To follow the film’s journey, you can follow the Instagram page: @luminiscencia.shortfilm
