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Javiera with her brother Pedro Pascal.
Glamour: What has it been like for you to enter the world of entertainment?
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I was even able to attend the best university in the United States.
I always had a backup when faced with lack of employment or opportunities.
At Amazon, I feel solid support, and my team is balanced between men and women.
Javiera with her brother Pedro Pascal.
I believe the leadership of Jennifer Salke, the head of the studio, has contributed to this.
Its important to understand that not everyone has the same facilities.
It hasnt been easy; in my day, I sometimes tolerated macho attitudes.
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I was trying to survive rather than fight it.
It also shows the things we used to tolerate and allow, and how change didnt come so fast.
I like the current discourse and embrace it.
What was the process of reaching your goals, dreams, and finding yourself where you are today?
I turned 50 this year, and to be honest, I wasnt very excited about it.
During that flight I had time to reflect on this question.
I dont think in my life I have many regrets.
The struggles and changes I have faced, everything has contributed to form the person I am today.
I studied economics in college and worked at JP Morgan, which gave me an incredible learning foundation.
Then I started from scratch at Locomotion, a Japanese animation channel, where I learned about channel operation.
Then I got married and had children, which led me to stop working for a couple of years.
Then I resumed my career at Claro Video, where I had more experience than some of my colleagues.
We are all moving forward together.
My goal is to share this with people and be an example of perseverance and hard work.
What has been your most challenging project so far?
My biggest challenge has been startingLOL Mexico, hosted by Eugenio Derbez.
It was a total challenge, you know?
In my first year at Amazon, Netflix already had more than 30 stand-ups all over Latin America.
I wondered what we could do in the comedy field.
I felt the pressure to create other types of programs to enter the region.
However, I was offered this project, which is the original Japanese version.
A colleague knew Eugenio, introduced him to the idea, and he loved it.
Now we are about to record the sixth season.
It has been an incredibly successful program and format.
It has been an amazing experience to see how far we have come.
It was a great challenge, as we had to fight to be allowed to do it.
Weve seenArgentina 1985come on very strong at the awards this year.
Have you considered producing a similar film in your own country?
I would love to, and Im open to proposals!
I had a relationship with Axel Kuchovakyi before joining Amazon.
It was a wonderful experience.
Would you ever like to be in front of the cameras?
No, Ive always been behind, and I feel very comfortable in that role.
If they put me in front of one, I get very nervous.
I dont know how they do it with all those people watching them; its impressive.
Whether its television, film, or theater, I admire them immensely.
What would be your ideal cast for a project in Latin America?
I think it depends on each particular project.
What I like most about my job is to show the world the talent that all Latinos have.
Theres so much more we have to offer!
How do you help combat the stereotype they have in the US about Latinos?
One of the series I am very proud of isLa Cabeza de Joaquin Murrieta.
What has been the participation of Latinas in the entertainment industry?
In addition, our protagonist is Lali Esposito.
We work day by day to offer more opportunities to female directors.
Whats interesting is that all the characters are women; there are no men in the series.
I am sure many people, including myself, appreciate and applaud these efforts.
Seeing our experiences represented on screen is valuable and meaningful.
How has the entertainment industry evolved since your arrival?
What changes have you observed in that regard?
Im no longer the only woman at meetings.
Studios like Jennifer Salkes and leaders like Dana Walden at Disney are spearheading important roles.
This story was originally published onGlamour Mexico and Latin America.
