Between Puerto Rico and New York City, a rising queer artist imagines a new kind of Caribbean icon. Ana Macho explores how music, drag and self-expression become acts of liberation, resilience and cultural transformation. "The Caribbean Popstar" is an intimate portrait of identity, belonging, and the courage to become yourself.
PROJECT DETAILS
16 MINUTES 45 SECONDS
DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM | 2026
DIRECTED BY NICOLLE MARQUEZ
PRODUCERS: SAMARA PEREZ SANTIAGO, VALERIA AVINA
EXCECUTIVE PRODUCERS: ASTRID LARK, NICOLLE MARQUEZ, SAMARA PEREZ SANTIAGO, VALERIA AVINA, RAUL ABNER SAMRAH
PRODUCTION HOUSE: FILMES CASA and CHIMERA FILMS
FEATURING: KARHU CASTRO VEGA a.k.a ANA MACHO