welcome to yanga
our history
Gaspar Yanga—often simply Yanga or Nyanga was an African known for being the leader of a maroon colony of slaves in the highlands near Veracruz, Mexico during the early period of Spanish colonial rule.
In the late 19th century, Yanga was named as a “national hero of Mexico” and “El Primer Libertador de las Americas”. In 1932 the settlement he formed, located in today’s Veracruz province, was renamed as Yanga in his honor.
here we are
team
Paola Gomez
Paola Gomez is an innovative, passionate and dedicated Managing Director who brings creatives’ ideas to life through her bold leadership. A founding member of Yanga Casting and key player at The Lift, she earned her Bachelor’s degree in International Relations and Master’s degree in Intellectual Property from Universidad Anáhuac in Mexico City. In her spare time, Paola enjoys exercise and cultivating her network of strong relationships with those who surround her. She enjoys ballet, theater, films and spending time with her family.
Paulina Maqueda
Part of Yanga’s founding team, Paulina has ample experience in production, screenwriting & creativity for advertising. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies from Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City, and went on to receive a diploma in Screenwriting from the Vancouver Film School. Her studies and industry experience have led Paulina to be highly detail oriented and creative in her current positions as Manager and Casting Director of Yanga Casting. When she’s away from her work, Paulina enjoys grooving to her favorite music and diving deep into new television series.
Katia Mendoza
A caring, committed, and organized people-person, Katia Mendoza began her journey at Yanga as Casting Assistant but soon made her way to leader of the Booking division. After earning her Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Communication at UNAM in Mexico City, Katia has become a multi-faceted professional with experience as a model, photographer, family business administrator, and air traffic controller.
Cristian Girón
A thorough and reliable administrator, Cristian Girón earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at UAM in Mexico City. He also earned a diploma in Human Resources from UAM and UAEH, which brings a complementing perspective to his administrative work. When he’s not crunching numbers, he is admiring the architecture of any city he’s currently in. He enjoys a good cup of coffee and loves watching a wide variety of films, ranging from obscure Norwegian filmhouse movies to Adam Sandler flicks.
Griselda Flores
Dedicated, organized and a great motivator, Griselda “Griss” Flores earned her Bachelor’s degree in International business at UP Tecamac in Mexico City and is always on the lookout for new challenges. WIth a passion from learning new languages and all things marketing related, in her spare time she’s searching for new comic books to read or films to watch – shaping ideas for short, out-of-the-ordinary sci-fi stories.