Meet the Team
Giovanna Aguilar, Executive Producer and Director
Giovanna Aguilar is an Emmy-nominated bilingual filmmaker and communications strategist. She is the founder of Candesco Productions, a studio that develops multimedia content and live events for mission-driven organizations. Her credits include Emmy-nominated PBS documentaries and Seasons 5 and 6 of “¿Qué Pasa? with Carlos Medina,” along with the upcoming docuseries “Kicking It to 2026! The Countdown to the 2026 Soccer Game.”
Julia Carias-Linares, Executive Producer
Julia Carias-Linares is the CEO and co-founder of Freedom Studios, Inc., and an executive producer known for developing and producing hit series at A+E Networks, including the launch of the award-winning fyi brand. She executive-produced and starred in the acclaimed short film Perception and produced the national documentary Dear America, A Letter from Black Women, now a growing multimedia franchise with iHeart Media. Julia’s work spans scripted, unscripted, design, and civic storytelling. Her projects consistently spotlight underrepresented voices and drive cultural conversation across platforms.
Meiling Macias-Toro, Executive Producer
Meiling Macias-Toro is the co-founder and COO of Freedom Studios, Inc. A seasoned advertising and content producer. She has been executive producer for various agencies and has been Head of Production at Conill Advertising, RAPP Worldwide, Siboney Advertising, and The Vidal Partnership. She led production teams across integrated creative production for: TV, digital content, social, print, and experiential. Producing for AT&T, Burger King, Coke, Ford, Nissan, Pepsi, Heineken, Remy Martin, and many Procter & Gamble brands, among others. Her career includes producing documentary films and Television Shows.
Silvina Fuentes, Producer
Silvina Fuentes is a journalist and content creator with extensive experience in television, streaming, and digital media. She specializes in sports journalism, interviews, and event hosting. She builds strong connections between audiences and brands through authentic, high-impact content.
Rocío S. Limón, Producer
Rocío S. Limón is a journalist, presenter and content creator with more than 20 years of experience in television, streaming and digital media in Europe, Latin America and the United States. She has worked as a producer, host and reporter on major news, entertainment and investigative programs for networks including Mediaset España, Antena 3 and Telemadrid. Limón has collaborated with notable media figures across international markets and has also brought her musical training as a pianist to televised productions.