We were lucky to catch up with Natalia Patino recently and have shared our conversation below.

Natalia , thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Learning the craft is often a unique journey from every creative – we’d love to hear about your journey and if knowing what you know now, you would have done anything differently to speed up the learning process.

Natalia , before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

My name is Natalia Patiño and I act, sing, write, market and create digital content. I’ve been in love with the arts since I was a kid. It’s blessed me with a wide variety of incredible experiences and opportunities to make money doing what I love: creative storytelling.

From appearing on TV series, to regional theatre, commercials, and print work for popular brands, I’ve dipped my toes into many facets of the entertainment industry. While I started in community theatre, my first taste of being on camera was in the 6th grade singing on Univision’s “Sábado Gigante.” Being a self- proclaimed introvert, I adored being able to express myself through performing. I ended up studying theatre in high school after auditioning for a magnet program and got my first agent for TV/Film/Print projects after graduating.

While still building up my acting resume, I continued studying and earned my Master of Science degree in Mass Communications, with a focus on digital and social media. During which I won a film festival with a short film I created and scored! My thesis project was a small business where I sell original designs on merch (@natipcreates). Working on that during the height of COVID-19 kept me (somewhat) sane! That and working in social media management positions with various clients including one very popular sparkling water brand that rhymes with “enjoy.”

Now, I am focused on booking television, film, theatre and print work consistently while continuing to monetize creating content for social media. I am most proud of my resilience and commitment, both personally and professionally. I am second most proud of being L’Oreal’s newest lip model. In all seriousness, I consciously work on myself from the inside out, so I can be love in action while building on a fulfilling life and career in arts, media, and entertainment.

What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?

My personal mission statement is “ love and keep creating.“ The intention behind what I do is to tell stories that uplift, connect, entertain and inspire empathy and compassion among audiences.

What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?

Communicating important universal messages through unique ways that can make an impact for someone to better understand themselves and the world around. On the flip side, I also like the escapism and creating different worlds altogether.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.nataliapatino.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliapatin0/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nataliapatin0/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/nataliapdramadoremi
• Other: https://nati-p.com/