“The only way to do GREAT work is to LOVE what you do”
Steve Jobs
BIOGRAPHY
My name is Mafer Rousell. I was born and raised in Veracruz, Mexico and I am a permanent resident in the USA. I hold a Bachelor Degree in Theater from La Universidad Veracruzana where I was awarded with The DR. RAFAEL MEDAL in Academic Merit. Later I went to La Escuela Veracruzana de Cine Luis Buñuel where I received a degree in Film Direction; also received a degree in Screenwriting from Escuela Arte 7.
I had participated in the workshops “Actuar sin Prejuicio a partir del subconsciente” By Sebastian Ferrat, Chicago, IL., “Tecnica Meisner”, By Sebastián Ligarde, Chicago, IL., and “Guionismo Cinematográfico” By Edui Tijerina Chapa, Chicago IL.
My latest plays in theater are: “Hotel O” 2019 at Destinos Chicago International Latino Theater Festival; “La Cantante Calva” by Eugene Ionesco, 2019; “Las Criadas” by Jean Genet 2018; "La Boda" season 2017 y 2018 as “Luz María Bello” a play adaptation from the successful radio show QUE GENTE MI GENTE a Family Bridges Production directed by Frederick Ford Beckley and Elsa Monroig; "Mariposas Enjauladas" 2018 where I played the role of “Erika” an adaptation by Edui Tijerina Chapa directed by Sebastian Ligarde and “Los Monólogos de la Vagina" 2016 and 2018.
Among my latest films includes "Confession" which I wrote and performed as the main character. I have also directed the musical video called “Dreamer” which has won different international festivals as well as the short film “Dreamer” which I wrote and directed, and it was exhibited at various International festivals and was the winner of several awards. I have participated in “Imago” a film directed by Peter Mastne and the film "El Que no Corre Vuela" by Alpha Studios and I have also appeared in the film "Todo o Nada" by Grinligth Productions,
In 2016 to the present I took part of the radio team "De la 1 a las 3 con Javier Salas" by La Nueva 1450 AM. I also host the radio show “Ladies Night” by ARANAVA TV ENTERTAINMENT
I have also created a cultural and informative magazine for parents and kids that have Latin American roots and are living in the U.S. called “Chiqui Me Guía”. I am a collaborator in the magazine “Entretenimiento Latino” where I have personal interviews with different personalities from the world of politics and entertainment in the City of Chicago.
I am the founding CEO of the Alder Productions Inc company in which we develop films, theater, multimedia and cultural events projects. This company has created all the different projects of Dreamer, Confession, “The Alder Christmas Festival” and “The Alder International Short Film Festival” and at the present we are working on a trilogy of theatrical monologues dedicated to women and their role in society.
My skills in the performing arts include how to achieve success, motivation and self confidence, I am an excellent team worker, knowledgeable with necessary functional tools and skills, detail oriented, adaptive focus on the activity, agile management of complex processes, creative problem solving, personal control, handling crisis, managing stress, interpersonal adaptability and in physical shape.
