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Tamara saying, "Take Chances, Take Control, Break Barriers!!

Bio

Tamara domina perfectamente el español e inglés. Ha sido invitada como oradora a conferencias de alto prestigio para hispanoparlantes. Tamara con gusto y orgullo comparte su mensaje de esperanza, alienta y motiva a la gente latina. Para Tamara es de vital importancia motivar a la gente a querer más de la vida, más allá de “inspirar.” Tamara motiva a la gente a creer en sí mismos y a luchar por todos sus sueños metas, ya que ella demuestra todo lo que es posible si uno cree. Tiene alto interés en ser parte de eventos que sirven particularmente a la comunidad latina. Si tiene interés en trabajar con Tamara, siéntase libre de contactarla. El apoyo de su comunidad latina es algo que Tamara aprecia mucho y por ellos lucha por llevar el nombre de los latinos muy en alto por todo el mundo.

Biografía:

Tamara Mena es conferencista motivacional bilingüe, actriz, presentadora, modelo, portavoz, sobreviviente y perenne optimista. Tamara Mena nació y creció en México y emigró a E.U. a la edad de 13 años. Después de sobrevivir un terrible accidente automovilístico a la edad de 19 años que la dejó parapléjica, y que desafortunadamente su novio no sobrevivió, Tamara decidió dedicar su vida a compartir su mensaje de esperanza, y ante todo motivar a la gente a creer en sí mismos y luchar por sus ideales. A pesar de la gran tragedia que atravesó, nunca perdió la visión de sus metas; Tamara retomó sus estudios, asistió a la Universidad Estatal de California en Stanislaus, recibió numerosos premios académicos, se especializó en Estudios de la Comunicación, y aun con varias hospitalizaciones, se graduó con los honores más altos.

Tamara ha sido invitada como oradora principal en numerosos eventos y conferencias como Creative Inspirational Forum, G20 Summit, Ciudad de las Ideas y otras. También ha sido invitada especial en muchos programas de televisión, en inglés y en español, así como en programas internacionales. Entre esos se destacan Sábado Gigante, Aquí y Ahora, Qué Noche, The Doctors, Inside Edition, American Latino, El Hormiguero y varios más. Su participación en el famoso show de TV Nuestra Belleza Latina impactó a un gran número de espectadores al ser la primer mujer en silla de ruedas en entrar al famoso certamen de belleza. Tamara demostró su talento en el escenario como conductora, sin importar sus limitaciones físicas, motivando a miles de personas. Su historia, compartida en muchas diferentes plataformas, ha tocado el corazón de millones de personas por su espíritu de superación. Su espíritu de coraje no decae aun con todos los obstáculos que ha tenido que enfrentar.

Tamara ha sido reconocida en muchos artículos de periódicos, publicaciones y revistas de renombre; entre ellas, The Huffington Post, Fast Company y muchos más. La famosa revista, LATINA, la mencionó como una de las latinas “más inspiradoras” y también ha sido ganadora de la mención “la latina más inspiradora” por los premios 2014 del show de TV American Latino. La revista Cosmo For Latinas le otorgó un premio y salió en la revista como “Fearless Latina.” Tamara fue una de tan sólo 15 mujeres seleccionadas en todo E.U. Todos estos reconocimientos son muy especiales para ella como orgullosa latina. Tamara ha modelado en varia pasarelas internacionales como la semana de la moda en Nueva York y “Modelle & Rotelle” en Italia.

Tamara ha conducido para el programa de TV, American Latino, por LATV. Tamara es co-productora y conductora de “Beauty on Wheels” un segmento de belleza y moda por la cadena de LATV. Tamara es la productora ejecutiva y conductora de “See Beyond TV” un programa que muestra contenido diferente, interesante e incluyente de la discapacidad, esperando que la gente vea mas allá de las diferencias. Tamara recientemente obtuvo un personaje principal de actuación en una próxima serie de comedia. También obtuvo una beca para la escuela de actuación, UCB, una de las mejores escuelas de actuación e improvisación en el país. Tamara fue una de las seleccionadas entre mas de 800 personas. Actualmente esta tomando clases de actuación para seguir creciendo como actriz. Tamara esta representada por la agencia de talento KMR en Los Ángeles.

 

A Tamara le apasiona su trabajo y hacer sus sueños una realidad, y al mismo tiempo espera poder abogar por otros. Tamara Mena y su prometido, Chris Matysuk, fueron seleccionados para un comercial de TV del Día de San Valentín para la marca reconocida Kay Jewelers. Fueron seleccionados por su gran historia de amor entre muchas parejas. Esto ayuda a promover inclusión y diversidad en los medios, algo por lo cual Tamara aboga constantemente. No deja que nada la detenga de luchar por sus ideales. Recientemente Tamara fue escogida como modelo e influencer digital para participar en una gran campana de aceptación de diferente tipos de cuerpos por la compañía Ipsy y Tamara fue la única persona en silla de ruedas. Tamara es la primer influencer con una discapacidad con la cual Ipsy trabaja y ella esta siempre agradecida de representar a su comunidad y poder ayudar a promover mas diversidad.

Por primera vez, Tamara participó en una competencia de cortometrajes llamada “Easterseals Disability Film Challenge” la cual promueve a talento con Y sin discapacidad. Ella produjo, coescribió y actuó en el cortometraje “Rivals sor Friends” el cual por medio de comedia espera llevar un mensaje positivo para las mujeres; “que compitamos menos, nos levantemos las unas a las otras y así empoderarnos.” Teniendo menos de un año como actriz y al participar en esta competencia por primera vez, Tamara fue gratamente sorprendida al ser nominada como “Mejor Actor,” un gran honor para ella! Y fue la única mujer nominada en esa categoría, así es que fue todo un orgullo para ella poder representar a las mujeres.

Tamara también ha creado proyectos que ayudan a otros; entre esos está el “Embrace YOU Project” el cual nació para ayudar y empoderar a todas las mujeres, una causa muy importante para ella. La historia de Tamara, compartida en muchísimas plataformas diferentes, ha tocado a millones de personas por su continua lucha, determinación y espíritu de supervivencia. Tamara representa a varias compañías internacionales, entre esas Red Bull, Tilite, la fundación Wings For Life y su carrera mundial. También ha trabajado con compañías como Tommy Hilfiger, Ekso Bionics y otras.

Tamara también es conocida como influencer en las redes sociales, empoderando y motivando a todas las personas a vivir la vida al máximo! Tan solo en instagram tiene casi 50,000 seguidores. Tamara continua soñando y ante todo lucha por sus metas e ideales y nunca se rinde. Espera poder romper barreras, inspirar cambios y sobretodo espera motivar a muchos a lo largo del camino. Como ella dice, “Creer, querer, Y hacer, ES PODER.”

Por favor sigue su recorrido en todas sus plataformas digitales, “Tamara Mena Official” o @tamaramenaofficial!

   

Tamara Mena is a bilingual motivational speaker, actress, host, model, content creator, ambassador, survivor and eternal optimist. Tamara was born and raised in Leon, Mexico and immigrated to the U.S. at the age of 13. At the age of 19, she suffered a horrific car accident that left Tamara paralyzed from the mid-chest down and, unfortunately, killed her boyfriend. On October 15, 2005 they were headed to Rosarito beach. Their plans were to go dancing and they did not want to drink and drive, so they decided to grab a taxi in Tijuana, Mexico. They were almost to their destination, when they randomly struck a horse that was standing in the middle of the road. From this impact, Tamara became paralyzed, and unfortunately, her boyfriend and taxi driver were instantly killed. It was a miracle Tamara survived this accident. From surviving a near to death experience, Tamara chose to dedicate her life to share her message of hope, and above all, motivate people to believe in themselves.

Despite the great tragedy she endured, she never lost sight of her dreams and goals; Tamara retook her studies, attended California State University Stanislaus, where she majored in Communication Studies, received numerous academic awards, and despite several hospitalizations, graduated with highest honors, summa cum laude. Additionally, she broke a huge barrier at CSU Stanislaus by being the first commencement speaker in a wheelchair to deliver an inspirational speech in front of 10,000 people and received an outstanding standing ovation, one she has never forgotten!

Tamara has been invited as a motivational speaker by important international conferences, such as “Ciudad de las Ideas” “Creative Inspirational Forum” as one of the top 15 most inspirational people in the world, Hispanicize, as well as other conferences, many schools and powerful events designed to motivate and empower people. She is able to connect with all types of audiences.

Tamara has been on numerous TV shows, English and Spanish-speaking, as well as international TV shows, including Sábado Gigante, Aquíy Ahora, Qué Noche, The Doctors, Inside Edition, American Latino, El Hormiguero and others.

Tamara impacted millions of people with her powerful participation in the famous beauty pageant and reality TV show, Nuestra Belleza Latina, by being the first woman in a wheelchair to ever audition and to make it in the competition. Even though she was not given the opportunity to move forward in the competition because of her disability, she proved her talent on stage as a host and communicator and motivated millions of people with her touching story and determination to succeed. This fueled a fire inside of her to not give up, and instead, fight for disability inclusion and representation in the media.

Tamara has been one of very few Latinas in a wheelchair to model on several important runways such as Milan Fashion Week & New York Fashion Week, proving there are no limits to what you can do. She has been featured in various magazines; the world famous magazine LATINA has written a few articles about her and recognized her as one of the “most inspiring Latinas.” She was also voted as “the most inspiring Latina” in 2014 at the American Latino Tv Show Awards. She was recognized in NYC as a “Fun and Fearless Latina” by Cosmo For Latinas magazine, selected as one of 15 exceptional women chosen across the U.S. as "game changers and Latinas to watch out for," alongside Chiquis Rivera, Jessica Alba and several other powerful Latinas. Tamara was awarded by Cosmo “For restyling fashion as a model and advocate.” Alegria Magazine awarded as one of the “Most Inspirational Latinas of 2016.” Tamara’s powerful story has been covered in Fast Company, Huffington Post, Daily Mail and many other well-known publications.

Tamara is the first host in a wheelchair to work with LATV as a host for their TV show “American Latino.” She is also the host and co-producer of “Beauty on Wheels” and “See Beyond TV.” She is the first host in a wheelchair to present at the Easterseals disability Film Challenge awards ceremony at Sony Pictures entertainment.

She has been featured as an actress in the TV show “Speechless.” She has produced, co-written, and acted in several short films that are disability inclusive, such as “Rivals or Friends” and “Dear Younger Me.” She was nominated “Best Actress” by

Tamara Mena is a bilingual motivational speaker, actress, host, model, content creator, ambassador, survivor and eternal optimist. Tamara was born and raised in Leon, Mexico and immigrated to the U.S. at the age of 13. At the age of 19, she suffered a horrific car accident that left Tamara paralyzed from the mid-chest down and, unfortunately, killed her boyfriend. On a cold October night, they were headed to Rosarito beach. Their plans were to go dancing and they did not want to drink and drive, so they decided to grab a taxi in Tijuana, Mexico. They were almost to their destination, when they randomly struck a horse that was standing in the middle of the road. From this impact, Tamara became paralyzed, and unfortunately, her boyfriend and taxi driver were instantly killed. It was a miracle Tamara survived this accident. From surviving a near death experience, Tamara chose to dedicate her life to share her message of hope, and above all, motivate people to believe in themselves.

Despite the great tragedy she endured, she never lost sight of her dreams and goals; Tamara retook her studies, attended California State University Stanislaus, where she majored in Communication Studies, received numerous academic awards, and despite several hospitalizations, graduated with highest honors, summa cum laude. Additionally, she broke a huge barrier at CSU Stanislaus by being the first commencement speaker in a wheelchair to deliver an inspirational speech in front of 10,000 people and received an outstanding standing ovation, one she has never forgotten! She has been invited as a motivational speaker by important international conferences, such as “Ciudad de las Ideas” “Creative Inspirational Forum” as one of the top 15 most inspirational people in the world, as well as others.

Tamara has been on numerous TV shows, English and Spanish speaking including Sábado Gigante, Aquíy Ahora, Qué Noche, The Doctors, Inside Edition, American Latino, El Hormiguero and others. She impacted millions of people with her participation in the famous beauty pageant and reality TV show, Nuestra Belleza Latina, by being the first woman in a wheelchair to make it in the competition.

She’s modeled on runways for Milan Fashion Week & New York Fashion Week and has been featured in various magazines including Cosmopolitan Latinas, awarded as a “Fun Fearless Latina.” She was awarded as one of the “Most Inspirational Latinas of 2016” by Alegria Magazine. In December 2019 she was on the cover of the magazine “Alegria” awarded as one of 10 Latinas of impact.Tamara’s powerful story has been covered in Fast Company, Huffington Post, Daily Mail and many others.

Tamara has hosted for LATV’s “American Latino” TV show. She is the host and co-producer of “Beauty on Wheels” and “See Beyond TV.” She is the first host in a wheelchair to present the Easterseals disability Film Challenge awards ceremony at Sony Pictures entertainment.

She has been featured as an actress in the TV show Speechless. She has produced, co-written, and acted in several short films that are Disability inclusive, such as “Rivals or Friends” and “Dear Younger Me.” She was nominated “Best Actress” by the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge in 2018. She was recently part of the cast of the short film “Connections” which won numerous awards at the “Los Angeles 48 hour film project,” including the greatest honor, winning “best film.” Her rwork in the short film “La Reina” in which she is the lead actress surprised many people for the unexpected twist and strength and power of this character. She will appear in the TV show “LA’s finest” as a guest star in the season two finale.

Tamara was selected in 2019 as one of the few actors with disabilities to perform at the Screenwriters Guild of America Disability Scene night, and Tamara performed a few scenes with well known actress, Jamie Lynn Sigler; of which several people called “the best of the night.” In 2020 she was selected to participate in the first CBS pipeline challenge as a director and was recently selected as an actress to be part of the CBS 2021 showcase.

Tamara has appeared in several commercials for brands such as Apple, Kay Jeweler’s, Disney, Electrify America, and ServiceNow. She has also worked as an ambassador and social media influencer with brands such as Redbull, Tommy Hilfiger, Disney, and others.

Tamara was part of ipsy’s first body positive campaign and she was the only person in a wheelchair. She is the first talent with a disability that Ipsy worked with, promoting more diversity and inclusion. Tamara created the “Embrace You Project” to empower women of all walks of life, as women empowerment and promoting body positivity is important to her.

Tamara’s courageous spirit continues to stay up, even with all the obstacles she’s had to face and overcome, such as surviving two car accidents.She is a content creator determined to spread a message of hope, strength, and faith, through all her social media platforms, hoping to encourage everyone to fight for their dreams and goals, believe in themselves, and always celebrate life!