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 segments featuring media executive Ingrid 'Superstar' Salcedo and actress-producer Roselyn Sánchez were recognized in the General–Interview & Talk Show category, with Salcedo's episode winning a Silver Telly and Sánchez's episode receiving a Bronze Telly.
Ingrid Salcedo, an Emmy Award-winning broadcast executive and producer known for shaping major Latin music award shows, was the subject of the Silver-winning episode. The Bronze-winning episode featured Roselyn Sánchez, a Puerto Rican actress known for roles in Without a Trace and Devious Maids, who has 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 Tú Cuentas Cafecito series centers intimate conversations with Hispanic leaders, creatives, and changemakers, hosted by Raymond Arturo Pérez, a Los Angeles-based television writer and creative originally from San Antonio, Texas. Pérez previously worked as a staff writer on season two of Selena: The Series and focuses on elevating Latino, queer, and other underrepresented voices.
“Our host, Raymond Arturo Pérez, brings warmth and authenticity to every Cafecito conversation,” Rivera said. “He creates a welcoming space where guests can openly share their stories and connect with audiences in a meaningful way.”
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.
This recognition underscores 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, reaches more than 35 million homes in the United States and Puerto Rico through providers including DIRECTV, AT&T U-verse, Comcast Xfinity, and Charter Spectrum. More information is available at HITN.org.
