Catalina Stars: Young and Famous
66 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -In every episode of “CATALINA Stars ⭐️,” young Latina journalist Cristina Areu interviews the next generation of Latinx VIPs you know and love! What’s their world like? What advice do they have for other kids reaching for the stars? And do they have to do their homework too? CATALINA magazine’s youngest staffer, gets up close and personal for answers and inspiration. By Latinx kids for Latinx kids, join Cristina behind the scenes every week on this one-of-a-kind BTS podcast.
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Want & Need the Best D**m Soup and pozole? ¡No Problema! Chef Ed Covino is here!
November 19, 2022 06:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBIt's never too early to become an at-home chef extraordinaire according to this week's V.I.P. Guest Chef Ed Covino! This is great news to Young Podcast Host Cristina Areu (and show researcher/co-host/sister Sofia Areu), who lacked the confidence to make a lasagna or Pasta Alfredo from scratch. Not only does Chef Covino, Bes'Dam Soup founder, inspire these two young hosts and all aspiring cooks (look out Food Network!), he reminds us that mistakes in the kitchen do happen. And that's ok! D...
Introducing the "Chonga Movement" thanks to The Chonga Girls, Rosalia, ... and lots of makeup!
October 30, 2022 05:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBIn this pre-Halloween spectacular, the Areu sisters get "Chongalicious" — with fashion, music, and comedy. For obvious reasons, Host Cristina Areu and Co-host/Researcher/Sister Sofia Areu easily become immersed in this week's topic. The history of the Chonga Movement, dating as far back as 1988, is broken down through makeup and "chunky" jewelry tips, exciting news of La Rosalia's recent "Chongafied" viral moment, ... and a grand finale compliments of The Chonga Girls (Comedians Laura Di L...
Lining Up The Cosmos With Spray-Paint Artist, Enrique Morales!
October 20, 2022 05:00 - 8 minutes - 7.76 MBThe CATALINA Stars have aligned this week to deliver "aerosol" art and inspiration from Artist Enrique Morales to Podcast Host Cristina Areu and Sister/Co-host/Researcher Sofia Areu ... and you! It's not often that art fans get to stare at a painting and ask its artist how it came to be. Sure, Cristina and Sofia have seen "spray paint" art in New York City as kids on the way to Central Park, but watching Enrique Morales create his colorful masterpieces is different. Originally from Mexico Ci...
Loving Rescue Animals!
October 11, 2022 08:10 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBAsking a “moody teenager” to look away from her phone turns out to be more difficult than anyone thought! In this episode, Podcast Host Cristina Areu asks Co-Host Sister/Researcher Sofia Areu to step away from her weekly research for an update on all things cuddly. The information gathered on sassy kitties and “angry” rescue bulldogs is overwhelming and adorable! See and hear for yourself as these podcast sisters help rescue furry friends from New York to Florida to Clarita in Mexico! Hurr...
Sashay and Shante with New Covergirls, Real NYC Makeup Advice, and Lots of Confidence
September 13, 2022 08:33 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBWithout any further delay, the big surprise is here: the youngest podcasters we know, Host Cristina and Co-host/Sister/Researcher Sofia, announce that they are now officially cover girls! Just like that, the Areu sisters step out of their comfort zone and get comfortable at a magazine cover photo shoot that took a village and months of planning. They did their "thing" off the runway! (Thanks, RuPaul!) VIP Hair and Makeup Artist Rose Lionetti provides great hair and makeup advice to ...
First Ever Movie Review: Elvis! (... and the horrible "Snowman")
September 05, 2022 06:27 - 10 minutes - 9.93 MBEpisode summary: According to the Areu sisters, there are only two types of people in this world: the ones who entertain and the ones that observe. Yes, Host Cristina and Co-host/Sister/Researcher Sofia Areu refer to Britney Spears' brilliant Circus song to review the new Elvis movie. Then, without delay, this dynamic podcasting duo discovers a third "type of people" in the world! A snowman?! In their first movie review ever, Cristina and Sofia break down their thoughts on the Elvis movie, h...
Emergency Episode: It's Britney ... and Sir Elton John (and the Time Warp again)!
August 28, 2022 08:07 - 10 minutes - 9.5 MBThe Areu sisters dropped everything to listen and comment on Britney Spears and Sir Elton John's new/classic song "Hold Me Closer." This is the first of many emergency podcasts! When this new pop tune appeared – from Paris Hilton's Instagram story to Actor Fernando Carsa's IG Live – Podcaster/Host Cristina Areu and Sister/Researcher/Co-host Sofia Areu immediately asked: " ... is Britney the tiny dancer?" This "B is for Britney!" musical delight didn't stop the podcasters from using s...
Aloha: Jailhouse Rocking with Elvis (a twin & a blonde?!), Lilo & Stitch, and Madonna’s birthday!
August 17, 2022 01:48 - 7 minutes - 7.02 MBIn this podcast special, the Areu sisters — Host Cristina and Co-host/researcher/sister — reveal fun new facts while remembering the King “Elbee Presslee” (Abuelita’s way of saying Elvis Presley). Sofia also researches in real-time and discovers even more amazing facts about Elvis — from the Library of Congress! And then everyone vogues for Madonna’s birthday … with Disney’s Stitch! Did we mention that all of this is fun while balancing a stuffed animal on your head and giggling? It’s true! ...
Laugh out Loud and in English … with a Tweety bird, bunnies, and kitties!
August 12, 2022 00:01 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBThe burning questions about Looney Tunes (Like: is Tweety bird on Twitter?), and more, are answered by the Areu Sisters/Podcasters! Host Cristina Areu and Co-host/Researcher/Sister Sofia Areu also discover the looney things adults say with IG clips from an English-as-a-Second-Language comedian named Tetiana Okyar. Plus: the Areu sisters give shoutouts and thanks to the North Shore Animal League, the Chicago Latino Network, and the great Paul Sorvino with music and more. (“He was the top man ...
Celebrate Friendship on Social Media with “Meeska Mooska”
July 30, 2022 20:23 - 7 minutes - 6.78 MBA wise friend once told the Areu Sisters/Podcasters that “friendship and trust go hand in hand”! (Mariann, a mom) Podcaster Host Cristina and Co-host/Researcher/Sister Sofia Areu listened and are listening to this true, wise friend! On this episode, celebrate Friendship Day by joining pals Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Winnie the Pooh, and more while using Twitter and the Gram responsibly! Happy Friendship Day! “Meeska Mooska!” (Mickey Mouse)
RSVP to This Fiesta … with Takis
July 23, 2022 21:30 - 8 minutes - 7.82 MBThere’s no way to stop the music when it’s Selena Gomez’s birthday! So the Areu sisters turn up the singer’s biggest hits, translate the real meaning of “Happy Birthday” (from Latin?!) … & declare that every day is Selena’s birthday. Then Podcasters Cristina Areu and Co-host/researcher/sister Sofia Areu thank Mariann from Brooklyn and a King … and challenge these VIPs (you!) to a new Taki Taki dance challenge they don’t know! ¡Feliz Cumpleaños, Selena Gomez! It’s a fiesta … ¡Taki Taki!
Dancing with ROSALÍA and CHICKEN TERIYAKI
July 16, 2022 05:14 - 8 minutes - 7.64 MBIt's time to just do a dance challenge with the Areu sisters, Singer (La) ROSALÍA, CHICKEN TERIYAKI, and thousands of your BFFs! Host Cristina and Co-host/Researcher/Sister Sofia Areu talk about the elephant in the room … thanks to Singer Edith Piaf and the movie Inception … while dance challenging you! (This fun podcast is layered like an onion in Shrek!)
A Play-by-Play, Chew-by-Chew July 4th Special ... to the Max!
July 05, 2022 02:25 - 14 minutes - 13 MBIn this special holiday podcast episode, CATALINA Stars Host Cristina and Co-host/Researcher/Sister Sofia skip the fireworks for the traditional ("est. 1916") Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hotdog eating contest! The Areu sisters give a play-by-play, chew-by-chew, action-packed, live-to-tape podcast with a side of major league eating knowledge. Hotdogs are devoured, champions emerge, and Baby Max steals the spotlight! Plus, the young podcasters give special recognition to Major League Ea...
Going Go-Go's & Gaga With Power
June 17, 2022 07:13 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBCristina and Co-host Sofia invite you to take The Matrix's "red pill" and go Gaga this week for part two of their girl power celebration. From the Go-Go's to Lady Gaga, from The Hunger Games to Interview With The Vampire, the Areu sisters remind us that girls rule!
Mega Musical Girl Power
June 09, 2022 03:18 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBThe Areu sisters dedicate this week’s episode to musical girl power — from Jewel to Mariann from Brooklyn to Daya to Madonna. Cristina and Co-host/Researcher Sofia list the “Top 6 Girl Power” songs, announce three “Whoops of the Week,” and share some sisterly mega million “Boogie Woogie” girl power from 1941.
Mariann Sparkles with Trust & Friendship
May 29, 2022 01:09 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBFor a sweet take-me-away episode of CATALINA stars, Cristina — and researcher/co-host/sister Sofia — ask Superstar Mariann from Brooklyn to explain trust and friendship. And she does! … then this caring conversation with Mariann — a star who always seems to sparkle so bright — delves into family, music, Howard Stern, and a “bobo.” And ... pizza?
The Escapism Artists - Escaping with Onions and Little Women? Yes!
May 23, 2022 19:21 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBThe Escapism Artists, Cristina and Sofia, are escaping reality (in a good way) with a combination of animated movies, vampire novels, Little Women, and video games. (It’s a winning combination. They promise.) … Plus: Whoops of the Week!
The Escapism Artists -- Fairies, Vampires & Elves. Oh My!
May 14, 2022 01:21 - 10 minutes - 9.39 MBCristina and Sofia, aka The Escapism Artists, are doing it again this week. They're escaping reality as we know it (responsibly) with great new finds -- from fairies to vampires. From Netflix to Anne Rice, the Areu sisters Once again share what every escapism artist wants/needs/loves.
The Escapism Artists -- Best in Books
April 20, 2022 03:46 - 30 minutes - 28.7 MBThis is the 4th episode in the bonus family-friendly podcast series, created to provide the tools needed to escape reality. In this episode, hosts/sisters Cristina and Sofia have the best in books. These two Escapism Artists have traveled -- back to the 1800s with Frankenstein all the way to today for Minecraft -- for the best books needed to escape reality. Bookworms and non-bookworms alike will have zero problems escaping reality with books in moderation. ... and a Chicago-style deep dish ...
For the first time, Cristina is interviewing a Columnist Ruben Navarrette. (Admittedly, the young podcaster didn’t even know what a columnist was until she researched the term!)
April 04, 2022 23:17 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBColumnist Ruben Navarrette, The VIP interview subject shares how he makes a living by expressing his opinions. His column is in over 150 newspapers and you’ve probably seen him sharing his thoughts on Fox or CNN. He’s also a contributor to “Chicken Soup for the Writer’s Soul” and “Chicken Soup for the Latino Soul.” Find out how Ruben Navarrette does what he does … and how anyone with an opinion (everyone?) can follow his lead.
The Escapism Artists -- Sisters Cristina and Sofia are escaping again (in a good way) and bringing everyone along!
March 30, 2022 03:00 - 37 minutesThis is the 3rd episode in the new family-friendly podcast series created to provide the tools needed to escape reality through the best in entertainment. The Escapism Artists have traveled back to the 1930s to today to find the best entertainment to escape in an episode devoted to movies! The podcast’s grand finale includes more escapism: a pizza giveaway, Cristina’s birthday surprise, and The Andrew Sisters … as if 90 years of escapism through films and movies wasn’t enough! Learn more a...
The Escapism Artists -- Sisters Cristina and Sofia are escaping again (in a good way) and bringing everyone along!
March 30, 2022 03:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBThis is the 3rd episode in the new family-friendly podcast series created to provide the tools needed to escape reality through the best in entertainment. The Escapism Artists have traveled back to the 1930s to today to find the best entertainment to escape in an episode devoted to movies! The podcast’s grand finale includes more escapism: a pizza giveaway, Cristina’s birthday surprise, and The Andrew Sisters … as if 90 years of escapism through films and movies wasn’t enough!
Escapism with Music from Yesterday, Today, & Tomorrow
March 16, 2022 22:53 - 40 minutes - 37 MBCristina and Sofia are at its again! They’re escaping (in a good way) and bringing everyone along! This bonus series of reVolver’s new podcast “The Escapism Artists” — created to provide the tools needed to escape reality through the best in entertainment — is once again action packed! It’s all about music. Their music knowledge spans from the Andrew Sisters (1940s) to Johnny Cash to the Beatles to the Rolling Stones to Prince to Miley Cyrus ... all the way up to the the current Billboard’s ...
"The Escapism Artists” with the Areu Sisters Bonus Podcast Series ... Escaping Reality in Moderation
March 08, 2022 15:55 - 19 minutes - 18.5 MBEscapism. The use of entertainment as an escape from reality. Welcome to "The Escapism Artists” with the Areu Sisters bonus podcast series! Brought to you by the creators of “CATALINA Stars: Young & Famous” podcast and reVolver, The Areu Sisters — podcaster Cristina & show researcher Sofia — are master “Escapism Artists.” They are aware of the real world but are able to escape when needed. In this special series, the Artists list their top picks, with specific criteria. Episode 1 focuses on ...
Dream Jobs Do Come True … Designer Alejandro Juan Knows So.
February 25, 2022 16:06 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBThis young podcaster is always looking for the stars who excel at their dream jobs — from Olympic Athletes to Music Video dancers. For this episode, Cristina didn’t have to look far for her special guest. Turns out graphic designer Alejandro Juan, from the CATALINA fam, was featured in “A Day in the Life of a Graphic Designer” article for being one of the best in his field (which happens to be made up of this dream job.). Who knew?! Cristina didn’t! But “graphic designer” is considered a dr...
S3E5: V.I.P. Carolina Cadillo proves that passion can go a long way … for all who dare to dream big!
January 29, 2022 20:41 - 21 minutesIn another first for this podcast, young host Cristina finds yet another Latinx star who dreamed big as a child, was told “no”she wouldn’t make it but she did! Meet a radio veteran and podcast host Carolina Cadillo —a morning traditional radio personality for nearly 20 years, who has anchored newscasts, and has been called the Spanish ” Robin Quivers” (the most Queen of all Media from the Howard Stern Show). In an interesting twist (and like a true podcaster), Carolina turned the tables and i...
V.I.P. Carolina Cadillo proves that passion can go a long way … for all who dare to dream big!
January 29, 2022 20:41 - 19 minutes - 18.6 MBIn another first for this podcast, young host Cristina finds yet another Latinx star who dreamed big as a child, was told “no”she wouldn’t make it but she did! Meet a radio veteran and podcast host Carolina Cadillo —a morning traditional radio personality for nearly 20 years, who has anchored newscasts, and has been called the Spanish ” Robin Quivers” (the most Queen of all Media from the Howard Stern Show). In an interesting twist (and like a true podcaster), Carolina turned the tables and ...
Scientist Maria Abreu explains how she tries to save the world ... and what it takes to join her (you'll never guess her replies!)
January 20, 2022 00:39 - 21 minutes - 20.4 MBAnother LatinX superstar has joined young podcast host Cristina Areu to introduce and inspire listeners of all ages. To Cristina's surprise, the first scientist she's ever interviewed -- Dr. Maria Abreu -- tells her something she never expected. Mind blown! Yours will be too! (The Walking Dead, the CDC, her laboratory work, and fun shout-outs are included as well in this fun, inspiring, and interesting podcast. For real!)
Best of 2021 with a CATALINA Researcher (Sofia Areu) and Predictions with a CEO (Jack Hobbs)
January 03, 2022 07:10 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBThe first podcast of 2022 is a look back at the best (and some meh 😒) of 2021 according to this episode’s special guest, Sofia Areu, the host of the new podcast "When I was a LatinX Kid.” You may have seen her in CATALINA Magazine, but Sofia is usually behind-the-scenes at CATALINA Stars researching anything of interest to the podcast’s listeners since 2019. Being a researcher is actually one of the most important jobs, and interesting careers, in media, news, and entertainment. Researchers ...
She may be Petite, but Paloma Michelle is Bigger than You Can Imagine!
December 09, 2021 10:28 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBSinger, Voice Over Actress, and Entrepreneur Paloma Michelle says she’s about 5 feet tall, but, as this podcast episode proves: you can’t judge a star’s power by their petite appearance. Paloma Michelle is big! Specifically her voice! She was once asked to voice an Amazon warrior for a video game, and the casting team wasn't sure the pint-size star could pull it off. Of course she did! And, as you’ll find out, along with our young podcast host and curious journalist Cristina Areu, there’s no...
Introducing "La Vida Vegan" with a Latinx Twist ... Just in Time for the Holidays!
November 23, 2021 15:17 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBIn honor of this holiday season, and podcast listeners who are vegan curios, CATALINA magazine’s youngest journalist and podcast, Cristina is officially introducing the newest member in the catalina podcast famila: “La Vida Vegana!” Cristina learned about reading labels and the meaning of the term “vegan” from her interview with FX Mayans star, animal rights activist, vegan, and CATALINA cover Justina Adorno. Today Cristina is introducing you to the “la Vida Vegana” podcast, inspired by Just...
Meeting Incredible Isabella Gómez, the Head of her Class for a Reason!
November 19, 2021 21:25 - 21 minutes - 20 MBOn this episode, our young journalist Cristina is thankful to meet star Isabella Gómez because, in just a few years in Hollywood, this one-time English-as-a-Second-Language student is the lead in HBO Max’s “Head of The Class.” She’s playing a high school teacher on her latest project centered around a world, culture, and industry she once never even knew. And many of us still don’t know (Hollywood!). Now Isabella can be seen starring as the lead/head high school teacher Alicia Adams on a maj...
Meet an Intense Shooting Star Jessica Marie Garcia, who Makes Her Dreams Come True … on Purpose!
November 10, 2021 15:32 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MBIt's always an awesome feeling to interview a Latinx star who is just making so many dreams come true. She has so many projects that it’s exhausting just trying to keep up! But, she's so intense and strong, that it's really cool to see what she’s up to. And, she truly shows us that anything is possible with passion, dreams, and a great work ethic. Oh, we almost forgot to say who she is! Meet Jessica Marie Garcia, a shooting star who young podcaster and journalist Cristina Areu discovered whe...
Quadruple Threat, Paloma Morales — Dancer, Actress, Singer, and Comedian — Has Fun & Confianza ... and makes sure you do too!
October 28, 2021 03:05 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBToday is a fun day! Young CATAlINA podcaster Cristina Areu is interviewing Paloma Morales, and she can barely stop the feeling of dancing around the room. It’s easy to have fun and want to dance and sing when meeting this Latinx VIP: Paloma Morales! Paloma Is the waitress, pretty in pink, at the diner with Justin Timberlake in his No. 1 music video: “Can't Stop The Feeling!” That video alone has been seen by over 1 billion music lovers worldwide! We know her from this video and as the strong...
Time to meet Jessica Pacheco: an amazing VIP who is making her dreams come true in so many ways.
October 24, 2021 01:49 - 41 minutesWelcome to a podcast episode that makes kids and adults feel like we can do anything. That's how Cristina, CATALINA's youngest podcaster, feels, and felt, after interviewing Jessica Pacheco, an amazing VIP who is making her dreams come true in so many ways. Today, she tells us about being a successful Flamenco dancer, movie actress, and show writer and creator. This podcast episode all started with Jessica Pacheco being amazing in the Hallmark movie: South Beach Love. Next thing you know, Cri...
Time to meet Jessica Pacheco: an amazing VIP who is making her dreams come true in so many ways.
October 24, 2021 01:49 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBWelcome to a podcast episode that makes kids and adults feel like we can do anything. That's how Cristina, CATALINA's youngest podcaster, feels, and felt, after interviewing Jessica Pacheco, an amazing VIP who is making her dreams come true in so many ways. Today, she tells us about being a successful Flamenco dancer, movie actress, and show writer and creator. This podcast episode all started with Jessica Pacheco being amazing in the Hallmark movie: South Beach Love. Next thing you know, Cr...
Triple Threat — Actor, Singer, & Dancer Fernando Carsa — Wows on a Screen Near You!
October 06, 2021 22:03 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBGet ready to meet Latinx VIP Fernando Carsa, a star who wins everyone over with his big heart and mad skillz! Carsa, one of the new young stars of the Apple TV+ bilingual series “Acapulco” is a triple threat. Is he an actor first, then a singer, and then a dancer? Is that the correct order? CATALINA’s youngest podcaster and journalist, Cristina, finds out how he’s simply amazing at everything he does (as this editorial team has concluded). Oddly, he believes dreams come true, and inspiration...
Voiceover "Star Trek: Prodigy" Actress Rylee Alarazqui Reveals Why (and How) She Became a Big, Big Star ... seriously!
September 29, 2021 17:02 - 16 minutes - 15.8 MBToday's podcast features the biggest, biggest character (literally the biggest!) character on the new, long-awaited Star Trek Animated series "Star Trek: Prodigy." Young podcaster Cristina talks to Rylee Alazraqui, who voices the big sweet pink — did we mention "big" — Character Rok-Tahk. (A talking rock?) Rylee is the big Rok-Tahk with the sweet kid voice! Rylee opens up about the new show Star Trek fans (of all ages) have been raving about, how she got the part, what is this part, how her ...
Voiceover "Star Trek: Prodigy" Actress Rylee Alarazqui Reveals Why (and How) She Became a Big, Big Star ... seriously!
September 29, 2021 17:02 - 18 minutesToday's podcast features the biggest, biggest character (literally the biggest!) character on the new, long-awaited Star Trek Animated series "Star Trek: Prodigy." Young podcaster Cristina talks to Rylee Alazraqui, who voices the big sweet pink — did we mention "big" — Character Rok-Tahk. (A talking rock?) Rylee is the big Rok-Tahk with the sweet kid voice! Rylee opens up about the new show Star Trek fans (of all ages) have been raving about, how she got the part, what is this part, how her d...
Comedian Laura Di Lorenzo guides us with great advice: have no fear, take chances, and have a fun career (and more).
September 19, 2021 02:05 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBComedian, Voice Over Actress, and the Host of Laura Corner on We Are Mitu tells us what she’s not afraid of. Looking not-pretty for a comedy sketch as Abuela Mirta? Not afraid. Taking chances by moving from Miami to LA? Not afraid. Telling embarrassing personal stories on each episode of her We Are Mitu show? Nope. Not afraid at all. Thankfully, she shares advice, and gives hope to others too afraid to take chances. She’s living proof that dreams of having a career in comedy (or any other cr...
Voiceover Actor, Producer, and Comedian Carlos Alazraqui (& over 100 VIPs you know & love) stops by to inspire you! ( ... and make you laugh!)
September 12, 2021 17:31 - 20 minutesThis episode of CATALINA Stars is kind of a first for young podcast host and journalist Cristina Areu. Instead of introducing you to one awesome and inspirational VIP Latinxer, doing amazing things, Cristina is bringing you many VIPs. You'll hear words to inspire you and funny tales to make you laugh -- from familiar voices you know and love. How is this possible? How is Cristina sitting with so many, yet one, bright stars? It's easy when Latinx superstar, and award-winning voice actor, Carlo...
Voiceover Actor, Producer, and Comedian Carlos Alazraqui (& over 100 VIPs you know & love) stops by to inspire you! ( ... and make you laugh!)
September 12, 2021 17:31 - 18 minutes - 17.6 MBThis episode of CATALINA Stars is kind of a first for young podcast host and journalist Cristina Areu. Instead of introducing you to one awesome and inspirational VIP Latinxer, doing amazing things, Cristina is bringing you many VIPs. You'll hear words to inspire you and funny tales to make you laugh -- from familiar voices you know and love. How is this possible? How is Cristina sitting with so many, yet one, bright stars? It's easy when Latinx superstar, and award-winning voice actor, Carl...
Inspirational Writer, Director, Actor, and “Influencer” Kevin Bosch Explains his Rise to Fame ... even though he’s very well known for not being known.
August 12, 2021 23:21 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBThis special “Back to School” episode with one of South Florida’s young and famous stars, now making his mark in LA, the Kevin Bosch, is about high hopes and hard work. Most fans of Jenny Lorenzo’s hit YouTube show about everyone’s “Abuela” definitely know him as the sweet, yet mysterious, Primo Kevin. The CATALINA Stars’ family knows him as one of our favorite writers, directors, actors, comedians, and artists (who always makes us laugh). On social media he goes by “Who is Kevin?” He actual...
Award-winning Teenage Poet Laureate Isabella Ramirez’s Passion is Contagious and Speaks to the Poets in All of Us.
July 10, 2021 17:17 - 23 minutes - 22.2 MBFor the first time, Cristina is interviewing an award-winning, nationally-recognized teenage poet laureate, Isabella Ramírez — which is perfect, because this young CATALINA podcaster/journalist is a big poetry fan. Say, “Emily Dickinson,” and the iconic poet’s “I Am Nobody” may just be recited on the spot. Meeting and interviewing Isabella for this episode answers so many questions Cristina has for a poet laureate, like: 1. “How does someone just become a poet?” ... and 2. “Does an award-win...
Makeup Artist to the Stars, Tatiana Nader, Introduces Us to Her World of Makeup, Music, and Success.
June 04, 2021 23:18 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBOn today’s episode, young LatinX journalist Cristina interviews one of her favorite people: Tatiana Nader, known as the Makeup Artist to the Stars! Cristina first met her Tatiana years ago when she was invited behind the scenes at a TV studio to the makeup room. It was breathtaking! They say that’s where the real magic happens. And it’s true. Tatiana showed Cristina, and reminds everyone now, that dreams involving these magical scenarios do come true. And choosing a career full of excitemen...
Catching up With The Great Justina Adorno, a.k.a. “Nails”
May 06, 2021 22:27 - 28 minutes - 26.9 MBFrom joining the hit FX Show Mayans M.C. to living a vegan life, Actress Justina Adorno explains why living your “truth” is the only way to live. If you’re not convinced one person and one voice can make a difference, then get ready. Justina has all the passion and advice you need to believe in yourself ... and to find (and live) your “truth.”
Meet Natalia Clement, a young investigative journalist Catalina Stars: Young and Famous
April 17, 2021 22:27 - 20 minutes - 19.6 MBOn this episode, podcaster Cristina talks to Natalia Clement, a young investigative journalist in the Miami area. Natalia has a job that many of us don't even know where to even apply to! She can be found in the middle of a protest with angry people, holding a camera and maybe a notepad! Why?! And how?! Natalia even asks strangers questions. Let’s find out how she does her job as a reporter wonderfully without getting killed! ... Also, in honor of this podcast, I’ll announce (and post a pic ...
Famous authors, Caridad Piñeiro and Samantha Ann (a mother/daughter team!) teach us it’s never too early to start writing ... books!
February 23, 2021 16:00 - 35 minutes - 33.3 MBA mother and daughter team who can create NYTimes bestsellers, Hallmark romances, and K-Pop stories at the same time? Yes, they’re real, and young journalist Cristina Areu interviews them for a fun and informative new podcast episode about writing. NYTimes bestselling author Caridad Piñeiro and her daughter, the Chasing Jane author and an all-things-Kpop online influencer, Samantha Ann, give writing advice you can use. Guess what? These famous authors both started writing as kids, in 5th gra...
Professional Skater Steven Piñeiro Shows Us All What’s Possible ... (including going to the 2021 Tokyo Olympics!)
February 05, 2021 22:40 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBIn this episode, CATALINA mag’s youngest journalist and podcaster, Cristina Areu, meets professional skater Steven Yancy Piñeiro. With a little help from her fellow 4th grade classmates, from Calusa Elementary, Cristina is armed with questions to go deep into the world of professional skateboarding. It’s perfect timing too, because this Puerto Rican Star is on his way to the 2021 Olympics! Turns out that “skateboarding” is a brand new category this year. ... and there’s nothing “goofy” about...
Paulina Csitkovits Teaches Me (Us) How to Sing!
December 16, 2020 23:02 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBYou’ve seen her in commercials, heard her voice on kids’ shows, and this weekend she’ll be in a major movie. But Paulina Csitkovits is very special to this podcast and me because she agreed to come back for a second interview to teach us how to sing. She told Cristina, our young journalist, that anyone can sing, with practice. But after a few failed attempts in the shower, Cristina needed a new pep talk from a very busy Paulina. ... What happens next is music history! Magical music history. ...