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 segment won a Silver Telly in the General–Interview & Talk Show category for its episode featuring media executive Ingrid 'Superstar' Salcedo, and a Bronze Telly for a conversation with actress and producer Roselyn Sánchez. The awards underscore the growing visibility of Hispanic-centered storytelling in digital and television media.
Ingrid Salcedo, an Emmy Award-winning broadcast executive and producer, has helped shape some of television's most prominent Latin music award shows. Roselyn Sánchez, known for her roles in Without a Trace and Devious Maids, has recently expanded into directing with her film Diario, Mujer y Café, a personal project rooted in Puerto Rican storytelling. The recognition highlights the impact of intimate conversations with Hispanic leaders, creatives, and changemakers.
“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.” Rivera also praised host Raymond Arturo Pérez, a Los Angeles-based television writer and creative, for bringing warmth and authenticity to every conversation.
The Tú Cuentas Cafecito series centers on intimate dialogues that blend cultural conversation with personal narrative, providing a welcoming space for guests to share their stories. The awards mark another milestone for the initiative, which aims to elevate Latino, queer, and other underrepresented voices in media. HITN Media, the parent company, reaches more than 35 million homes in the United States and Puerto Rico through various providers, and offers the HITN GO app for streaming.
The Telly Awards, established in 1979, receive over 13,000 entries annually from all 50 states and five continents. Entries are judged by the Telly Awards Judging Council, an industry body of over 250 leading experts. The recognition for Tú Cuentas Cafecito reflects the importance of platforms that amplify diverse narratives and support emerging filmmakers. For more information, visit HITN's website at https://www.hitn.org.
