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The Lost Children, 2024, by Orlando von Einsiedel, Lali Houghton and Jorge Durán.

“Until we find them” – This gripping documentary reveals the extraordinary trials of 3 young children and a baby, the sole survivors of a small plane crash in the remotest Colombian Amazon, seen from the point of view of their…

Latin Londoners
Díana Bermudez, Actor

A fiercely multi-faceted performer, Díana made history as the first Colombian actress to feature in a Marvel series, playing Yatzil in 'Moon Knight' opposite Oscar Isaac and Ethan Hawke. Closer to home, she was part of…

Latin Londoners
Tara Hoyos-Martinez, Actor, Writer, Director

After being crowned Miss Universe Great Britain and alongside a successful modelling career, Tara made a splash on the big screen in British romcom Ghosted (2022). Since then, Tara's screen work has gone from strength to…

Latin Londoners
Mariana Aristizábal - Actor, Director, Theatre-Maker

Colombian actress and theatre-maker Mariana Aristizábal describes herself as someone who “makes things happen, one way or another.” She has performed in 'Dirty Thirty,' 'Gloria y Ramona' and 'The…

Latin Londoners
Lorena Andrea, Actor

Hot off her role as Perla in Disney’s 2023 musical romantic fantasy ‘The Little Mermaid,’ London-born Colombiana Lorena Andrea is best known for her role as Sister Lilith in the Netflix fantasy series 'Warrior Nun'.…

Latin Londoners
Giullianna Martínez, Actor, Producer, Writer

In 2024 Florida-raised Colombian actress Giullianna Martínez became the UK's first Latinx actress to play Tituba in 'The Crucible' (Crucible Theatre). Her one woman show 'HóPe' follows two interwoven…

Latin Londoners
Jessica Maria Gilhooley, Actor, Filmmaker

Since graduating from the prestigious Drama Centre this British-Colombian Actor has appeared in Miramax's box office hit 'The Beekeeper' alongside Jason Statham and Jeremy Irons, and in the BAFTA-winning TV series…

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MAGDALENA, TE AMO (2024) by Andrea Calao

‘Magdalena, Te Amo’ (2024) is a moving short film about student sex workers in New York. Premiered at the New York Latino Film Festival, it has also been longlisted for the 2024 Yugo BAFTA Student Awards.

Obituaries
We Love Omar Geles

Omar Geles was one of Colombia's most important Vallenato singers and musicians and the most prolific composer of his generation. His band Los Diablitos, which he formed with Miguel Morales, produced a string of hits in the…

Reviews
MAGDALENA, TE AMO (2024) by Andrea Calao

‘Magdalena, Te Amo’ (2024) is a moving short film about student sex workers in New York. Premiered at the New York Latino Film Festival, it has also been longlisted for the 2024 Yugo BAFTA Student Awards.

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Leonor: The Story of a Lost Childhood

What the FARC? Women are the silent victims of Colombia’s conflict, exploited and abused by guerrillas as much as their enemiesGavin O’Toole reviews the book Leonor: The Story of a Lost Childhood by Paula Delgado-Kling. The…

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10 Distinguished Brits You Didn't Know Were Colombian

The UK hosts the world's second largest Colombian diaspora, and has born generations of talent in all fields of life. But with their very British accents, you may not even know who they are. From dancers, painters,…

In-depth Interviews
Pacific Tumbao

In the vibrant world of Colombian salsa music, few names resonate as powerfully as Jimmy Saa. Known for his electrifying performances, soulful voice and bringing the rich sounds of his native Buenaventura into a unique brand of…

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 KAROL G AT THE 02 ARENA

Colombia’s Leading Lady performed in London’s largest arena and made sure no one in the crowd left the venue without a smile on their face.

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J Balvin at the 02 Arena

A night of show-stopping, awe-inspiring production mixed with the perfect ratio of laid-back and heart-warming moments from the artist. J Balvin at this height of his career continues to set the standard for creativity, …

Culture Guides
A Timeline of Greatness - Musical Anniversaries to Celebrate in 2024

Here at LatinoLife, whilst nurturing up-and-coming artists, we never forget on whose should we stand and who we have to thank for the rich tapestry of sounds that we’ve inherited. This year in particular we look forward to some…

Reviews
Luis Caballero - A Rare Insight into Queer Colombian Artistry

In ‘A Deliberate Defiance’, an exhibition of five canvases by Luis Caballero (1943-1995), London’s Cecilia Brunson Projects highlights the stories of duality and dichotomy depicted in the pioneering queer Colombian artist’s work…

In-depth Interviews
True Romantic

We talk to four-time Latin Grammy winner Andrés Cepeda about how girls inspired him to start writing music, his secret shot of aguardiente to calm nerves and love as the engine of life. There's no doubt about it, the much…

Obituaries
Remembering Rodolfo Aicardi

Blessed with an unusual voice, which exuded passion and raw emotion, an era of great songs that connected with audiences every day lives, and a magnetic charisma, Rodolfo Aicardi was one of Colombia’s biggest Cumbia stars of the…

In-depth Interviews
Golden Days

Four-time Latin Grammy winners Aterciopelados defined a new Golden Era of Colombian pop music when it exploded onto the Latin pop scene back in 1993, going on to become one of Colombia’s best known pop bands of the 1990s. With a…

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UK Colombian Creatives to be Proud of

Creativity is in any Colombians' DNA, it’s part of our necessity and hence our everyday lives. We’re celebrating Colombian Independence by shining a light on the amazing Colombian talent here in the UK. From dancers,…

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UK Colombian Music Artists to be Proud Of

We’re Celebrating Colombian Independence by shining a light on the amazing Colombian talent here in the UK. First off music..from salsa, vallenato and gaita to urban, hip hop and folk here are artists who have brought not only…

Reviews
SÚPER CHEFS, a play by Betsy Picart, with music by Ariel Cubría.

At the Theatre Peckham, SÚPER CHEFS, an exciting music & dance play designed for children (aged 4-8), is delighting its young audiences and their parents alike,

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LITTLE RICHARD: I AM EVERYTHING (2023) by Lisa Cortes

In this beautifully researched documentary, screened at the 2023 BFI Flare London LGBTQIA+ Festival, Lisa Cortes celebrates the ‘architect of rock n’ roll’ Little Richard, with all the ebullience and joy that vibrates in his…

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‘UNIDENTIFIED OBJECTS’: Juan Felipe Zuleta’s film of friendship despite all odds

Screened in the 'Hearts' Strand at the 2023 BFI Flare LGBTQI+ Festival, this powerful and charming film has been praised by Queer Forty as “one of the best road movies ever made”. This may be a grand statement but there…

Interviews
Reclaiming The Streets

Ryan Castro is the latest in a string of Medellin music sensations to reach global fame, with hits such as Jordan, Wasa Wasa, Malory and Mujeriego. Just as Colombia’s ‘City of Eternal Spring’ has come to be known as the new…

Features
“Los Nadies” become Somebodies in Colombia

After a very contested campaign, Colombians recently elected Gustavo Petro, a former M-19 guerrilla member, as president, and Francia Márquez, the first vice president in Latin America of African descent, The duo Petro and…

In-depth Interviews
Britpop's Favourite Timbalero

When Colombian timbal player Roberto Pla arrived the UK in the 1970s, the Latin music scene was practically non-existent. But the boy from Baranquilla soon became the percussionist of choice for UK pop artists such as Joe…

In-depth Interviews
Emotional challenges for a Colombian immigrant in the UK

Santi (2021) is a 10-minute short film directed by up-and-coming talent Harry Richards. He talks to Latino Life about the film and its inception, and explains that the short is a taster for what will become a 90-minute feature…

In-depth Interviews
The Juanes Mash Up

The Colombian music landscape has transformed dramatically over the last 10 years, with reggaetón becoming the new pop, but one Medellín rockero has transcended all trends and remains as relevant today doing the music he loves.…

Features
Colombian elections 2022: Petro or Fico?

Colombia’s presidential elections are just around the corner (with a second round in June if no candidate obtains more than 50 per cent of the vote). With two main candidates on opposing sides of the political spectrum, what do…

Features
Colombia: London Mural Honours Lucas Villa

London graffiti artist Kapo pays tribute to the demonstrator assassinated during Colombia’s national strike in 2021 in Stockwell’s ‘Hall of Fame’

Features
The Right to Die? Euthanasia in Colombia

 Meet the lawyers fighting to make euthanasia a human right in Latin America.

Reviews
MEMORIA (2021) directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul

“In here, time stops”. Thai Director, screenwriter and producer Apichatpong Weerasethakul has set his latest offering MEMORIA (2021) in Colombia. He has managed to uncover a sense of peace that one would have thought hard to…

Obituaries
Remembering Rafael Escalona, composer (1927 - 2009)

Rafael Escalona was one of Colombia's most important musical lyricists and composers, revolutionising Colombia's vallenato tradition, modernizing the music's rough, accordion-based sound via the addition of vividly…

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