About
Multilingual creative leader combining deep artistic expertise with production management, coaching, and talent development. Experienced in show direction, act creation, artistic advisory, and creative consulting for world-class companies including Cirque du Soleil and Franco Dragone.
Creator of acts presented at Cirque de Demain Paris, Monte-Carlo Festival, and other leading international platforms. Active across 30+ countries as director, advisor, coach, and agent.
Languages
Spanish — Native · English — Fluent · French — Fluent · Italian — Fluent
Portfolio
A performer with an international career spanning five continents. Available for productions, galas, festivals, corporate events and bespoke commissions worldwide.
→Creator of aerial pole — an original discipline pushing the boundaries of what pole can express in a circus context. A signature act unlike anything else on stage.
→Freelance artist agency backed by a global database of 250+ performers worldwide. Connecting exceptional talent with producers, festivals and events at every scale.
→Personally managing a roster of 30+ artists — handling bookings, contracts, career strategy and creative development for circus performers at all career stages.
→Workshops and masterclasses for circus schools, companies and festivals. Technique, aerial pole, performance presence and artistic development.
→Strategic creative input for productions, schools and organisations. Concept development, casting, artistic direction and show design.
→Experience
Coach · Creative Contributor · Performer · Orlando, USA
Strength & Conditioning Coach — design and deliver S&C programs for the full cast
Artist Coach — individual performance coaching and artist development
Creative Contributor & Acrobatic Designer — act and production design
Co-Chair, Health & Safety Committee
Act Creator — Double Pole · Paris, France
Created and presented an original double pole act at the world-renowned festival
Artist Agent · Vienna, Austria
Represented and managed artists participating in the Eurovision Song Contest
Artistic Advisor · Dubai, UAE
Creative programming, casting, show design and international talent coordination
Artistic Advisor · Singapore, Australia & USA
Artistic advisory on programming, casting, act quality and talent sourcing
Artistic Advisor & Agent · Calgary, Canada
Artistic programming, talent selection and international artist placement
Artistic Advisor · Porto, Portugal
Artistic direction for two consecutive Christmas productions
Show Director & Choreographer · International
Directed and choreographed full annual corporate show production
Artistic Advisor & Agent · Zurich, Switzerland
Artistic advisory, talent representation and artist bookings
Project Consultant · Worldwide
Directed and coached acts at leading global festivals across 30+ countries
Collaborated with Franco Dragone, Pink Rabbit, Stampede Canada, Billionaire Dubai, Cirque Alice, Palazzo and others
Areas of expertise
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Whether you're looking to book a performance, represent your talent, develop your artistry, or shape a creative vision — I'd love to hear from you.
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