HITN’s initiative to showcase Hispanic storytelling and emerging voices, Tú Cuentas Cine Youth Fest, has received national recognition at the 2026 Telly Awards.

Ingrid ‘Superstar’ Salcedo, Raymond Arturo Pérez & Roselyn Sánchez

The Latino-focused interview series Tú Cuentas Cafecito earned two honors in the General–Interview & Talk Show category for conversations featuring media executive Ingrid ‘Superstar’ Salcedo and actress and producer Roselyn Sánchez.

The series won a Silver Telly for its episode with Ingrid ‘Superstar’ Salcedo, the Emmy Award-winning broadcast executive and producer known for helping shape some of television’s most prominent Latin music award shows. A second episode, featuring the Puerto Rican actress and filmmaker Roselyn Sánchez, received a Bronze Telly. Sánchez, whose acting credits include the television series Without a Trace and Devious Maids, has recently expanded into directing with her film Diario, Mujer y Café, a personal project rooted in Puerto Rican storytelling.

“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.”

Cynthia Rivera

The recognition marks another milestone for Tú Cuentas Cafecito, a series that centers intimate conversations with Hispanic leaders, creatives and changemakers. At the heart of the program is host 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 built a career focused on elevating Latino, queer and other underrepresented voices.

Rivera also 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.