Biography

Blanca Araceli

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Blanca Araceli is a distinguished actress, choreographer, director, producer, and professional dancer. She is best known for her role as EMCEE in the two-time Oscar-winning film "COCO" from Disney/Pixar. With over 120 theater performances, including more than 70 leading roles, Blanca has established a formidable presence in the performing arts. Her extensive television and film credits include "The Neighborhood" (CBS), "Killing It" (Peacock TV), "The Conners" (ABC), "Home Economics" (ABC), "American Horror Stories" (FX on Hulu), "I'm Sorry" (TruTV), "S.W.A.T." (CBS), and "Kajillionaire," among others.

Blanca has received numerous accolades for her work, including the "Favorite Actress Award" at the 29th Annual Fred Awards for her portrayal of Carmen in Josefina López's "Real Women Have Curves" at the Pasadena Playhouse. Her unwavering commitment to promoting Mexican and global culture for over 30 years has earned her the GOLDEN EAGLE AWARD by COMMUNITY IMPACT in 2019, the "BE THE LIGHT" award at the Danzantes Unidos Festival in 2022, the Latin American Motion Pictures Award in 2022, and the Azteca Inka Gold Award in 2023.

Since 2022, Blanca has been teaching audition and acting classes and serving as an acting coach at The Village Acting Studio. She has been the driving force behind the Tierra Blanca Dance Company since 1996. Her passion for cultural education led her to establish the Tierra Blanca Arts Center in 2002, where she developed programs such as Semblanza, Cultural Summer Camp, Foro de Arte y Cultura, and Danza Escénica. During times of contingency, she pioneered online programs like the "Las Madre Hadas" radio program and "Mexicanos a la Distancia Unidos por la Danza."

Blanca's 32 years of experience as an actress culminated in the opening of the "Blanca Araceli Acting Studio" in August 2024.

Blanca Araceli's guiding principle is: "Cultural awareness makes better communities."

- IMDb mini biography by: Blanca A Soto