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ITCAF Interview - Mabel Cadena

ITCAFpodcast
ITCAFpodcast
Episode • Dec 4, 2022 • 29m

Our special guest, from the #1 movie in the country, "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever", is "Namora" herself, actress Mabel Cadena, who joins us to chat all about how she got started in the industry, including making the jump from Mexico to the U.S, the audition process and extensive training for her role in "Wakanda Forever" including learning multiple languages such as English and Mayan, specific underwater swimming and breathing techniques, and hand-to-hand combat. She also talks about what it was like working on set with director Ryan Coogler, the warm welcome her fellow castmates gave her, the importance of diversity and representation in films & television, how she hopes to inspire young women and men of all cultures and backgrounds to go after their dreams, and more!