Yubo Fernandez facts for kids

Yubo Fernández is a talented artist from the Dominican Republic. She was born on November 27, 1979, in Santo Domingo. Yubo is known for her work as a painter, actress, and visual artist. She has won many awards for her acting in cities like Barcelona, Toronto, Los Angeles, and Arizona.

Learning and Training

Yubo Fernández first studied Marketing at APEC University in Santo Domingo. Later, she moved to New York City and lived there for ten years. During this time, she focused on her passion for acting. She attended the Atlantic Film School in New York City. She also learned how to speak with different accents at Edge Studio NYC. Yubo also studied cinematography, which is the art of making movies, at the Altos de Chavón School. She even received special training from famous coaches like John Strasberg and Claude Kerven, who works with the NYFA.

Acting Career

Yubo Fernández has performed in several plays and movies. She was part of a Broadway play called The Lost Widow. She also acted in a film called El Encuentro, directed by Alfonso Rodriguez. In 2016, she starred in a movie titled How we Kill Luisa.

In 2017, Yubo started a campaign to raise awareness about cancer. She released an international calendar featuring top models from the Dominican Republic to support this cause. She also works as a freelance model. In July 2019, Yubo presented her third play on Broadway in New York City. It was a one-person show called “Late for Martinis.” This play was written and directed by Alejandro Normand and Yubo adapted it into English.

Artistic Style

As a painter, Yubo Fernández has created her own unique style. Her art mixes ideas from abstract art and pop art. She gets ideas from famous artists like Wassily Kandinsky, Andy Warhol, and Jackson Pollock. Her paintings often explore themes about who we are, different cultures, and important social topics. She uses bright colors and interesting textures in her artwork. Yubo's paintings have been shown in major art galleries and art fairs around the world. One of her pieces was recently sold at an auction in the United States, which was a big step in her art career.

Awards and Recognition

Yubo Fernández has received many awards for her acting and films. Here are some of her achievements:

• Barcelona Planet Film Festival: Best Actress
• One World Toronto Film Festival: Best Actress
• L.A Shorts Awards: Best Actress (Diamond Award)
• L.A Shorts Awards: Platinum Award
• Hollywood Blv Fest: Best Short Film, Best Actress
• Chandler Film Fest: Short Film, Best Actress

Her work has also been recognized at several film festivals, including:

• Barcelona Planet Film Festival (Barcelona, Spain)
• Real Time Film Festival (Lagos, Nigeria)
• Film Noir Festival (Albert, France)
• Hollywood Independent Film Festival (Los Angeles, USA)
• L.A. Shorts Awards (Los Angeles, USA)
• Hollywood Blvd Film Festival (Los Angeles, USA)
• Indi Wise Film Festival (Florida, USA)
• Miami Independent Film Festival (Florida, USA)
• Chandler International Film Festival (Arizona, USA)
• LA Independent Film Fest Awards (Los Angeles, USA)

See also

In Spanish: Yubo Fernández para niños