Yubo Fernandez

Yubo Fernández
Born
Yubogil Fernández

(1979-11-27) November 27, 1979
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Yubo Fernández (born 27 November 1979, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) Dominican painter, actress and visual artist. [1] Fernández received awards for her acting performance in Barcelona, Toronto, Los Angeles, and Arizona.[2][3]

Education

Fernández studied Marketing at APEC University in Santo Domingo. She lived 10 years in New York City, studying acting at Atlantic Film School, NYC, accents in Edge Studio NYC and cinematography in Altos de Chavón School. She received coaching from John Strasberg of the Lee Strasberg Theater and Film Institute and coaching with Claude Kerven board director of cinematography in NYFA.

Acting

She participated in the Broadway work The Lost Widow. She played a role in El Encuentro, the work of director Alfonso Rodriguez.[4] She starred in How we Kill Luisa in 2016 [5] In 2017 Fernandez started a campaign of cancer awareness, releasing an international calendar with top Dominican models.[6] She also work as a freelance model.[7]

In July 2019 Fernandez presented her third play at Broadway New York City, a monologue called “Late for Martinis”. Written and directed by Cuban Playwright, Screenwriter and Director Alejandro Normand, adapted to English language by Yubo Fernandez.[8][9]

As Visual Artist

As a painter, Fernández has developed a distinctive style that blends abstract and pop art influences, drawing inspiration from artists such as Wassily Kandinsky, Andy Warhol, and Jackson Pollock. Her work often explores themes of identity, culture, and social issues, expressed through bold colors and textured compositions. Her paintings have been exhibited in major galleries and art fairs worldwide, with one of her pieces recently auctioned in the United States, marking a significant milestone in her artistic career.[10]

Awards

  • Barcelona Planet Film Festival: Best Actress [11]
  • One World Toronto Film Festival: Best Actress[12]
  • L.A Shorts Awards :Best Actress (Diamond Award)
  • Platinum Award ( Platinum Award)
  • Hollywood Blv Fest: Best Short Film, Best Actress
  • Chandler Film Fest: Short Film, Best Actress
  • Barcelona Planet Film Festival (Barcelona, España)
  • Real Time Film Festival (Lagos, Nigeria)
  • Film Noir Festival (Albert, Francia)
  • Hollywood independent Film Festival (Los Angeles, EU) L.A. Shorts Awards (Los Angeles, EU)
  • Hollywood Blvd Film Festival (Los Angeles, EU) Indi Wise Film Festival (FLorida, EU)
  • Miami Independent Film Festival (Florida, EU) Chandler Itln Film Festival (Arizona, EU)
  • LA independent Film Fest Awards (Los Angeles, EU)[13]

References

  1. ^ https://www.diariolibre.com/revista/cultura/2024/11/27/subasta-de-obra-de-yubo-fernandez-en-eeuu/2924054 Yubo Fernández, la artista visual que rompe fronteras
  2. ^ "Actriz dominicana gana dos premios en festival de Barcelona - El Sol de la Florida". Elsoldelaflorida.com. 17 October 2016. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
  3. ^ "Un cortometraje dominicano recorre varios festivales internacionales". Archived from the original on 2017-03-21. Retrieved 2017-03-20.
  4. ^ "Alfonso Rodríguez estrena hoy su película El Encuentro". Elperiodico.com. 24 February 2017. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
  5. ^ "Un cortometraje dominicano recorre varios festivales internacionales - Prensa -Espacio de Prensa New York". Espaciodeprensa.com. 16 November 2016. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
  6. ^ "Actrices dominicanas posan en un calendario a beneficio de víctimas de cáncer". Univision.com. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
  7. ^ https://www.thefastfashion.com/yubo-fernandez-sexy-ever Yubo Fernandez: Sexy than Ever/
  8. ^ https://www.send2press.com/wire/latina-actress-and-activist-yubo-fernandez-exposes-mental-health-and-defeats-hidden-abuse-in-the-industry-off-broadway-this-summer/ Latina Actress and Activist Yubo Fernandez Exposes Mental Health and Defeats Hidden Abuse in The Industry, Off Broadway This Summer, United States, July 10, 2019. Retrieved on 24 June 2020.
  9. ^ www.broadwayworld.com Actress Yubo Fernandez Presents LATE FOR MARTINIS As Part of Summer Play Celebration At Manhattan Repertory Theater, United States, July 10, 2019. Retrieved on 24 June 2020.
  10. ^ Fernandez, Yubo (2025-04-02). "Painter Yubo Fernández Takes NYC with Art Book Release and Chelsea Exhibition". Send2Press Newswire. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
  11. ^ "Dominicana Yubo Fernández es premiada en España por actuación en cortometraje". 7dias.com.do. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
  12. ^ "How Do we Kill Luisa - Open World Toronto Film Festival". Owtff.com. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
  13. ^ "Un cortometraje dominicano recorre varios festivales internacionales". Dgcine.gob.do. 22 September 2014. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
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