Ambassador of The Puerto Rican Day Parade 2023 Returns as Delegate of The Latino Film Market in New York

On Thursday, June 6, filmmaker and actor Ariel Orama López (AG Orloz) had the honor of representing Puerto Rico once again as one of the distinguished guests at the Puerto Rican Heritage reception, hosted by Mayor Eric Adams, at the Gracie Mansion, New York. The event was attended by renowned political, artistic, and media figures on the eve of the Puerto Rican Parade celebration. Lisa Lisa, Tito Nieves, Michael Stuart, among well-known personalities, were some of the figures recognized at this distinguished activity by the honorable mayor. Memories and photographs of La India, Tito Puente and Marc Anthony were appreciated by all the guests, who tasted culinary delights and celebrated with music from Puerto Rico, in an atmosphere of solidarity and brotherhood.

Precisely, Orama will also participate as one of the guests and delegates of the Latino Film Market Festival who will be part of the Parade in 2024 and will march in the bustling event; this time, representing the filmmakers and actors of this cinematic gathering in the city of New York.

Last year, he was one of the Ambassadors distinguished in three roles: independent filmmaker, psychologist, and actor

"It is a great honor to return to New York with this double invitation, first from the honorable mayor of New York and, subsequently, from the coordinators of the Latino Film Market Festival. I never thought I would be part of this significant event two consecutive years," said Ariel, who in the week following such events celebrated his 15th international laurel, the second selection of his animated project AËRC-02 in Italy, and the award for "Best Animated Short Film" in Paris.

AG will participate in the Parade this Sunday and will continue his participation in two events of the Latino Film Market Festival, one of them at The City College of New York, during June 12. Also, his short film AËRC-02 heads the film screenings on June 13 of said festival, being the first of several Latin short films to be screened that day. All of this will happen in the week following this memorable event that has achieved the integration of Puerto Ricans residing on the island and in New York for so many years. "I am very grateful to God for this great opportunity. I celebrate the commendable work of the Parade's Board of Directors, its faithful volunteers, as well as the coordinators of the Latino Film Market Festival for their commitment to the Latino community, a cultural celebration that will be unforgettable for all of us. Definitely, New York symbolizes inclusivity, New York symbolizes solidarity," concluded the artist and academic.