All Princesses are Equal and Unique
29/06/2015 08:38am | 6975 viewsI was born and raised in a smedium town in Southwest Ohio. I was the only kid that ate arroz con pollo, but I didn’t think I was different. I believed everybody was unique and equal. Everybody’s grandma didn’t speak English. Everybody’s grandma made rice and beans.
About the Author
Maria Ortiz lives her life by one rule. It’s something her mom told her when she was a child in Beavercreek, Ohio. “Tell stories that are compelling, relevant, and with minimal nudity.” That’s why Maria works in the entertainment industry.
Maria is a writer and filmmaker in Los Angeles, CA. A natural born storyteller, Maria has written for media relations, news, film, and television. A member of NALIP (National Association of Latino Independent Producers) and WGA (Writers Guild of America), she has worked with the Montecito Picture Company (No Strings Attached, Hitchcock) and Pantelion Films (Lionsgate/Televisa), the first Latino studio in Hollywood.
From 2011-2012, Maria was associate producer for the web series INSPIRA: Discovering Latino Leaders Across America, hosted by Emanuel Pleitez (Los Angeles Mayoral Candidate) and Gaby Fresquez. The series was nominated for an Imagen Foundation Award for Best Web Series: Reality.
As associate producer, an integral part of Maria’s role was outreach to the Latino community. Maria has participated in events for the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF), Latinos on the Fast Track Network (LOFT), and the League of United Latino Citizens (LULAC).
Like many Latinos, her family inspires her. She saw first hand the importance and value of higher education. Both of her parents grew up very poor. They were given every disadvantage being children of Puerto Rican immigrants but they were still the first in their families to earn a college degree. In 2008 Maria earned a Bachelor’s in English from Wright State University. In 2011 she earned an MFA in Screenwriting from Loyola Marymount University. She was the first grandchild to have a master’s on either side of the family.
Like many Latinos, Maria would love to see her story on the screen. With her experience and her family’s influence, Maria has launched her own production company, BROMISTA. Bromista’s goal is to tell stories about Latinos that everyone can watch, enjoy, and relate to… with the maximum amount of minimal nudity as possible.