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"Yo y Sho"

A young Argentine woman living in Miami is going through an identity crisis. She hopes to follow the steps of her late mother and become a famous actress, but the US Hispanic entertainment industry’s stigma against non-Mexican Spanish accents prevents her from getting booked for gigs as a host for television programs. She masks her nationality but soon realizes she can’t escape the pride she holds for her country. Passions cannot be held back in this light-hearted comedy.

  • Mariela Irala
    Director
    A Waning Heart (Producer)
  • Mariela Irala
    Writer
  • Yvonne Berga
    Producer
    Indiehouse
  • Mariela Irala
    Key Cast
    "Mariela"
    Grown (Complex), Hitstreak, Jake and Blake
  • Paola Padroza
    Key Cast
    "Ernestina"
    La Voz Kids, Talisman
  • Vivian Ruiz
    Key Cast
    "Albita"
    Pain and Gain, El Cartel de los Sapos
  • Eduardo Ibarrola
    Key Cast
    "MC Jose"
    Bloodline, American Crime Story, El Sindrome de Adan
  • Pablo Azar
    Key Cast
    "Casting Director"
    Wrecked, Hasta que te Conoci, El Cuerpo del Deseo
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Yo & Sho
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student, Television, Web / New Media
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Dramedy, Comingofage
  • Runtime:
    16 minutes 24 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 30, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, Red Helium 8K
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Mariela Irala

Argentinean-American actor, host, journalist and soccer lover. Born in Buenos Aires, but raised in Miami Mariela Irala is a bilingual actor, Web/TV host and content creator with a BAS in Film, TV and Digital Production Technology. With over 10+ years of on-camera experience in the US and in Argentina, she has covered broadcast journalism, digital series, prime time TV and major events. Crazy about her roots, she wishes to tell the stories of those around her and showcase the beauty of diversity through her films.

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Director Statement

Miami has a lot of stories yet to be told. Based on my personal experiences as an actress, this film will reveal a prejudice of the entertainment industries you had probably never noticed before. Showcasing all of these Miami characters, their struggles and everyday relationships can teach the world a thing or two about co-existing no matter where you are from.