About Yanga

Paola is a visionary and passionate leader. As the Head and Founding Member of Yanga, she has transformed the company into a globally recognized powerhouse, championing the power of storytelling, diversity and inclusion, and the protection of image rights. Paola holds a bachelor’s degree in International Relations and a master’s in Intellectual Property from Universidad Anáhuac. Outside her professional achievements, she values building meaningful relationships and staying active. Paola is an avid ballet dancer, enjoys theater and movies, and treasures the time spent with her family.

Francisco, with a degree in International Relations and a professional background spanning the United Nations, the video game industry, and audiovisual media, brings a global perspective to every project. A lifelong student of geopolitics, he is passionate about understanding cultural dynamics and fostering meaningful connections. As Business Manager of Yanga Casting, he combines a deep understanding of people, creative vision, and an unwavering commitment to diversity and inclusion. His mission is to elevate the artistic careers of talent, fostering collaborations that bridge cultures and redefine authenticity. Above all, he remains dedicated to his family, who inspire his work and values every day.

Cristian is a thorough and reliable administrator with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from UAM and a diploma in Human Resources from UAM and UAEH. When he’s not crunching numbers, he delights in the architecture of the city he’s currently in. He enjoys a good cup of coffee and loves watching films, from obscure Norwegian cinema to Adam Sandler flicks.

Dedicated, organized, and a great motivator, Gris earned her bachelor’s degree in International Business at UP Tecámac. With a passion for learning new languages and all things marketing-related, she is always on the lookout for new challenges. In her spare time Gris is searching for new comic books to read or films to watch—shaping ideas for short, out-of-the-ordinary, sci-fi stories.

Born in Mexico City and a graduate of Iberoamericana University, Blanca has a deep passion for storytelling. A writer at heart, she maintains a personal blog and is preparing to publish her first novel. Her creative journey includes several years as a creative and film producer before dedicating herself to casting direction at Yanga, where she found the perfect balance between her creative vision and organizational skills. Today, she serves as the Head of Casting at Yanga.

Detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about storytelling, Iztany earned his bachelor’s degree in Acting before transitioning into casting direction. With an MBA in Business Administration, he combines creative expertise with strong organizational skills to guide teams and bring projects to life. His background as an actor provides a unique perspective when working with talent, contributing to award-winning projects. Outside of work, he enjoys singing, dancing, traveling, and playing board games.

A caring, committed, and organized people-person, she began her journey at Yanga as a Casting Assistant and soon made her way to leader of Booking division. Katia holds a bachelor’s in Organizational Communication from UNAM and has developed multifaceted skills, with experience as a model, photographer, and family business administrator.

A journalism graduate from UNIVA Guadalajara, Majo spent 10 years as a communicator before finding her true passion: connecting with people. Now a street caster and booker, she is building her own pathway in the audiovisual industry, discovering unique talents all over Mexico City.

A law graduate from Universidad de las Américas Puebla, Claudia spent years mastering Intellectual Property and Copyright Law before discovering her true passion: the art of creativity and advertising. Now a specialized IP lawyer with a knack for talent contracts, she navigates the legal side of copyright in advertising and audiovisual productions while pursuing her love for golf and embracing fresh challenges.

Marianna studied Visual Communication at the Academy of Visual Arts (AAVI), specializing in photography and video. Her first job was as a set assistant and data manager at a renowned advertising photography agency, where she discovered her passion for working behind the camera, as well as planning, organizing, and building a set from scratch. She enjoys traveling and reading books that expand her visual knowledge.