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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

    Interview: Actors on Actors

      Yanelba took part in an episode of “Actors on Actors” with Aileen Pujols, writer, producer, and lead of Niña Linda Film.

      Aileen and Yanelba talked about their recent projects and what they learned about the characters they played, Yanelba shared differences between the acting industry now vs when she started, and she also shared advice for new actors which can actually be applied by others in different career paths.

      Watch the interview below, please be sure to press like and leave a comment if you’re interested in seeing part 2!

      Media: Niña Linda Film Premiere

        On Sunday, December 8th, 2024 at 7:30pm EST, Niña Linda premiered. The premiere was held at Rue Auditorium in Rider University (Lawrenceville, New Jersey). It was a full house; chairs had to be added! The film was very well received, the crew and cast are all so appreciative for all of the love and support.

        Right after the screening there was a talkback and Q&A moderated by Dr. Cynthia Lucia, Director of Film and Media Studies Program at Rider University.

        Although the film has premiered, the production team is still collecting funds in order to submit the film to film festivals, please consider donating and/or spreading the word about this beautiful film: Niña Linda Film GoFundMe.

        For more details about the film, please visit Film: Niña Linda.

        Yanelba
        During the Talkback
        During the Talkback
        During the Q&A
        After the Talkback / Q&A
        Yanelba & Aileen Pujols (Writer, Producer & Leading Lady)
        Part of the cast and crew of Niña Linda
        Yanelba hugging Ashley Morales (Director)
        Aileen Pujols (Leading Lady), Brock Warren (Leading Man)
        Alexa Ramos Seda (plays the daughter of Yanelba’s character in Like Mother, Like Daughter Film), Yanelba, Aileen Pujols (who is also on Like Mother, Like Daughter Film playing the younger version of Yanelba’s character)
        Yanelba, Ingrid Cruz (Yanelba’s best friend), Aileen Pujols

        Premiere: Niña Linda – Dec. 8th

          Photo by Chelsea Pujols

          Niña Linda directed by Ashley Morales and produced by Aileen Pujols will premiere at Rider University (Lawrenceville, NJ) on Sunday, December 8th, 2024 at 7:30pm. The short film’s runtime is 17 minutes. Following the viewing there will be a Q&A with the cast and crew.

          If you’d like to attend, please RSVP via this link.

          For more info. about the film and/or to donate to the film, click here.

          For a sneak preview, click here.

          For stills and behind the scenes pictures, click here.

          Watch: Hello Brooklyn!

            Yanelba played a supporting role in this film, you can see her in the first five minutes of the film!