Body Stories: Marta & Fidel

Estefania [Nia] Valenzuela is a passionate, bilingual actor from Venezuela, now based in Atlanta. She earned an A.A. in Drama in 2024. After theater and TV roles, she starred as Marta in Body Stories: Marta & Fidel. Follow her on Instagram @estefaniavalenzuelaa.

Miles Xavier is a young actor from Las Vegas, Nevada. His career begin early in childhood, and has brought him to the thriving film scene in Atlanta, Georgia. A man of many masks, Miles has starred in various indie projects as he builds his portfolio in order to one day act in and produce his own films.

Rising actor with a passion for telling raw, human stories. Half Pakistani, half American, and fully devoted to his craft, Dawud brings depth, presence, and quiet intensity to every role. He works to make every moment on screen feel honest. With a background in fitness and a deep love for performance, Dawud is chasing this dream with everything he’s got — and he’s just getting started.

Meet Kaniyah! A South Carolina native and proud UofSC alumna, her passion for film and television brought her to Atlanta to pursue a career in the industry. Kaniyah was excited to step into the role of Anastasia by embracing her bold spirit and her constant support of her friends.

Andrew Rodriguez is a bilingual English-Spanish actor and longtime hospice nurse in Metro Atlanta. With 28 years in nursing, he’s transitioning to focus on acting, training under Alpha Trivette and Robert Pralgo in scene technique and script development.

John Lowe, once a teacher inspiring struggling students, discovered his talent for narration through their encouragement. After voicing over 25 books, he trained in acting and now brings compelling performances to cinema and television.

A dedicated advocate of the entertainment industry, James serves as a producer and videographer for live events spanning sports, music, and theater. Proficient in bass, guitar, and harmonica, he also composes music and has played in numerous bands.

Indigenous kankuama woman, Colombian, award winning independent filmmaker & founder of Body Stories Project Inc. a nonprofit for the creation of healing cinema.

Emanuel is a filmmaker and music producer from North Carolina based in Atlanta. With over 25,000 hours of video editing experience, he has produced, filmed, and directed projects of all sizes. He continues to take on roles as Director of Photography, Cinematographer, Producer, and Editor, while actively collaborating to help others bring their creative visions to life.

A multifaceted educator from Georgia (USA) with expertise in English instruction, film, poetry, and percussion. Holds a BA in English, MFA in Writing, and is pursuing a PhD in Moving Image Studies at Georgia State University.

Renowned pianist, vocalist, and music producer based in Atlanta. Founder of SideShow Records and H.O.M. (House of Music), he blends diverse genres and instructs through Fulton County Arts and Culture.

Caroline graduated from the University of Georgia in 2023 and is an avid film lover, aspiring writer, and traveler. A true team player, she supports each project however needed—whether recording audio, stepping in as an extra, or making an emergency Krispy Kreme run.

Danny Desil, known artistically as DaloKeys, is a Haitian–Indigenous American pianist,
drummer, composer, producer, photographer, and curator born in Atlanta, Georgia (March 3,
1999). With roots in both classical training and self-taught mastery, he weaves together rich
melodies, rhythms, and frequencies that serve as both art and healing.