Eliana is a powerhouse- Afro Latina who rocks multiple hats as an artist, entrepreneur, and all-around Storyteller. Whether dazzling in front of the lens or orchestrating magic behind it, Eliana's passion for storytelling knows no bounds.
From stealing the spotlight as an actor in national commercials and independent film projects, gracing the pages of top-tier fashion campaigns as a model, and emceeing live events and TV Hosting, she captivates audiences with her charisma.
Eliana's not just about the glitz and glam. She's been a Storyteller since she was young. Since she can remember, she's had a natural ability to craft stories, act them out, write them, or perform them. In college, she was a Spoken Word Artist and CO-Founder of the first Spoken Word Group at the U of MN. For almost a decade now, Eliana has been producing, directing, and often acting in her own artistic projects that tell her story and the stories of so many others. Her work even landed a spot at the MN History Museum.
In 2019, Eliana unleashed her callings of directing and acting in "ANAMNESIS," a trio of deeply personal experimental films delving into emotions and the human psyche. She also collaborated with Chris McDuffie and the St. Paul MN Foundation amongst other organizations to spotlight grassroots heroes and their work in a series of mini-documentaries, proving that every voice deserves to be heard and independent art deserves to be funded and seen. She was named a filmmaker to watch by EresYou Creative Collective.
Recognized as a storytelling luminary by We All Grow Latina, Eliana's stage presence is electric, captivating audiences nationwide. She has partnered with brands ranging from HBO P'alante to NYLFF, LatiNation Media, Eat Loisa, Telemundo, and more.
In true Aries fashion, Eliana recently took a huge leap of faith in directing her first feature-length documentary "Vida Nueva" which features her and her family's journey of reunion, healing, and resilience and also features an original soundtrack featuring songs by her and each one of her siblings. This film will go into its film festival run in 2024.
Now stationed in LA, Eliana continues to grow her on-camera dreams of being the representation she wished she had by auditioning for Film and TV roles that tell meaningful stories. She’s also on a mission to amplify the Afro-Latino and other disenfranchised voices like hers as a Showrunner at LATV Network/LatiNation Media where she leads the Afro-Latino pillar and produces the content. Eliana is more than just an actor/ storyteller—she's a beacon of light, inspiring others to embrace their power and shine no matter where they are in their journey.
Fun Facts-She sings! She is a mezzo-soprano AND she used to rap/freestyle. At one point- she wanted to have a career as a rapper. “Record Scratch, Mic Drop…”
“Your own self-realization is the greatest service you can render the world.” - Ramana Maharshi
