NEW YORK, NY — The Tú Cuentas Cine Youth Fest (TCCYF), a youth-focused film initiative created by HITN, has earned two Telly Awards for its interview series Tú Cuentas Cafecito. The series won a Silver Telly for an episode featuring media executive Ingrid ‘Superstar’ Salcedo and a Bronze Telly for a conversation with actress and producer Roselyn Sánchez, both in the General–Interview & Talk Show category.
The recognition marks a milestone for Tú Cuentas Cafecito, which centers intimate conversations with Hispanic leaders, creatives and changemakers. The series is hosted by Raymond Arturo Pérez, a Los Angeles-based television writer and creative originally from San Antonio, Texas. Pérez previously served as a staff writer on season two of Selena: The Series and has focused on elevating Latino, queer and other underrepresented voices.
“For the past five years, HITN’s goal with Tú Cuentas has been to create a platform where young filmmakers and storytellers can showcase their voices and their work,” said Cynthia Rivera, co-director of the series. “Seeing our Cafecito series recognized with these Telly Awards is a beautiful affirmation of that vision, and we are deeply grateful to the emerging filmmakers who trust us with their stories and to the Telly Awards for this honor.”
The Silver Telly-winning episode featured Ingrid ‘Superstar’ Salcedo, an Emmy Award-winning broadcast executive and producer known for shaping some of television’s most prominent Latin music award shows. The Bronze Telly-winning episode featured Roselyn Sánchez, the Puerto Rican actress and filmmaker whose credits include the television series Without a Trace and Devious Maids. Sánchez has recently expanded into directing with her film Diario, Mujer y Café, a personal project rooted in Puerto Rican storytelling.
Rivera praised Pérez’s role in shaping the tone of the conversations. “Our host, Raymond Arturo Pérez, brings warmth and authenticity to every Cafecito conversation,” she said. “He creates a welcoming space where guests can openly share their stories and connect with audiences in a meaningful way.”
The awards underscore the growing visibility of Hispanic-centered storytelling in digital and television media, particularly programs that blend cultural conversation with personal narrative. HITN Media, the parent company, is a leading Spanish-language media company offering educational and cultural programming, reaching more than 35 million homes in the United States and Puerto Rico through providers such as DIRECTV, Comcast Xfinity, and Charter Spectrum. More information about HITN is available at HITN.org.
The Telly Awards, established in 1979, receives over 13,000 entries annually from all 50 states and 5 continents. Entrants are judged by an industry body of over 250 leading experts. Partners include AWN, View Conference, and NAB, among others. Details can be found at the Telly Awards website: http://www.tellyawards.com.
