Marie Leguizamo is shaping the future of entertainment for Latin American and Hispanic audiences and beyond.
In this episode, we delve into the career of Marie Leguizamo, the Managing Director of Banijay Mexico and U.S. Hispanic where she is producing some highly successful shows like LOL: Last One Laughing and Temptaion Island Mexico.
Court Stroud, Linda Lane Gonzalez, Diego Lastra and Kathryn Garcia Castro discuss Marie's strategic vision for expanding Banijay's presence in Mexico and U.S. Hispanic and her commitment to creating authentic, culturally rich programming that appeals to diverse audiences.
Marie also shares her insights on the unique challenges and opportunities within the Hispanic and Mexican television sectors, including the importance of female representation behind the camera and how the industry is evolving in response to shifting demographics and viewer preferences. You will also hear Marie's personal journey to becoming a prominent leader at one of the world’s largest content production companies and her ambassadorship in the accelerator "Launch" at Banijay which aims to empower emerging women creators.
Thank you to Emily Bruno, Ana Paula Sleeman and Camila Velayos at H&M COMMUNICATIONS for their help in arranging this episode.