Dani Hurtado was born in Bolivia and has been passionate about the arts since she was a child. She fell in love with acting at the age of six and began learning the craft at thirteen, now studying the Meisner Technique in Austin, Texas. Photography became her second love in high school, which led to her interest in creative directing. Dani's debut feature film, in which she starred as the lead and co-produced, premiered at the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival in New York. Dani is now making her directorial debut with her film, Affogato, which was successfully funded through a crowdfunding campaign. With a strong foundation in acting and creative directing, Dani Hurtado is dedicated to crafting truthful narratives that resonate with audiences.