NEW YORK, NY — Tú Cuentas Cine Youth Fest (TCCYF), the youth-focused film initiative created by HITN, has earned two Telly Awards for its interview series Tú Cuentas Cafecito. The segment won a Silver Telly in the General–Interview & Talk Show category for its episode with Ingrid 'Superstar' Salcedo, an Emmy Award-winning broadcast executive and producer known for shaping prominent Latin music award shows. A second episode featuring Puerto Rican actress and filmmaker Roselyn Sánchez received a Bronze Telly. Sánchez, recognized for her roles in 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.”
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. HITN Media, the parent company, is a leading Spanish-language media company offering educational and cultural programming, reaching over 35 million homes in the United States and Puerto Rico through providers such as DIRECTV, AT&T U-verse, and Comcast Xfinity. More information about HITN and its initiatives can be found at HITN.org.
The Telly Awards, established in 1979, honor video and television across all screens, receiving over 13,000 entries annually from all 50 states and five continents. Entries are judged by the Telly Awards Judging Council, comprising over 250 leading experts from advertising agencies, production companies, and major television networks.
