Today we’d like to introduce you to Regina Carregha
Hi Regina , please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
It’s been 10 years now, since I moved to the United States and have been extremely grateful for the career opportunities I’ve had in the Entertainment/Theater Industry. With 4 National Tours under my belt, Awards and Nominations from prestigious Institutions such as Broadway World Awards, HOLA Awards, LATA Awards and Fun Fast Feb Fest Awards, I am soaking in the honey of what hard work, training and following my dreams have given me.
I am deeply passionate of the work line I’m currently at, and the motivation to create new projects in the foreseeable future is extremely exciting.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
I wish I could say it has always been smooth, but it is true that if it were easy everyone would be at the top of their careers, actually there wouldn’t be a top, since everyone would be at the same level.
In my experience I’ve encountered several battles specially on my mental health, as well as, being a Mexican born actress managing a career in the United States.
I speak publicly about living with Bipolar Disorder and the constant struggles that come with it.
But I believe in the power of representation, and seeing the successful, deeply moving and heartwarming careers of actors living with Bipolars such as Demi Lovato, Carrie Fischer, Catherine Zeta-Johns is immensely inspiring.
I have come a long road with accepting my diagnosis, with the help of my professional health team I have overcome those battles, and gotten a lot stronger and learned how to, like Carrie Fischer once said, “Take my broken heart, and turned it into art”.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I was recently was awarded Best Actress in Drama at the renowned LATA Awards (Latin Alternative Theater Awards) for my performance as Tía Eugenia, in the worldly premiere of How to melt ICE, co-produced by Boundless Theatre Company and New Perspectives Theatre Company, directed by Elena Araoz and written by the wonderful Amalia Oliva Rojas. This powerful new play draws on Rojas’ own experience as a “Dreamer” and immigration rights activist and explores the generational divide between those who came to the U.S. as children and those that carried them here in search of a better life. It was such an honor to give life to Eugenia. Ever since I read the script for the first time, I was moved to tears and laughter feeling a strangely familiar connection to the character, like I had never before with other artistic work.
This September 2024, I will be going on my 5th National Tour across the United States, with the show Sugar Skull: A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure, produced by Rhythm of the Arts, reprising my roles of Mamá/Abuelita/Doña Panchita/Candy Calaca. The show brings the beauty of Day of the Dead, a Mexican celebration of life where we honor and remember our lost loved ones, to more than 20 cities across the US. It is so special to be able to share my culture with people who often don’t have access to genuine representation of Mexican culture. Seeing their faces after the show thanking us for making them feel seen, is definitely a milestone in my career.
Are there any apps, books, podcasts, blogs or other resources you think our readers should check out?
“The Artist’s Way” by Julia Cameron, has turned upside down, the perspective on how I approach my artistic career. Understanding that the Artist’s Instrument is not only their body and voice, but also it’s spirit and emotional life. The morning pages, have shaped my daily routine. Starting out the day, just journaling and allowing my thoughts flow on paper, has made me aware of my inner/emotional life in ways I had never experienced before. The Imagination is a muscle, so going back to the basics, listening to my inner voice, and make up stories has given me so much more to offer in my career as an actress.
I also love “For Brown Girls with Sharp edges and Tender Hearts” by Prisca Dorcas Mujica-Rodriguez, a collection of essays based on her experience as a Spanish speaking woman of color, offering wisdom and empowering womxn to decolonize their worldview and accept the beauty and the richness of their humanity.
Also, The App “Me+” has helped me take ownership and stabilize my mental health, setting alarms and checklists to keep me active and balanced emotionally.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://linktr.ee/ReginaCarregha
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reginacarregha/
Image Credits
The ones of How to melt Ice = Al Foote III