Theatre and Film Company

The Bravas

The Bravas Theater and Film Company is a collective led by Latina women, dedicated to sharing our culture, opening space for other traditions, and creating a home for artists from around the world to explore, collaborate, and tell powerful stories.

Our Team

Daniela Cusi

Co-founder and Executive Producer

Daniela Cusi is a Peruvian actress and producer trained at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York City. She holds a degree in Communications, shaping her approach to storytelling. Born and raised in Lima, Peru, she has performed across theater and screen, with recent credits including Three Sea Stories, presented as part of the 2026 HB Studio Residency, and To Be Borned at the Chain Theatre One-Act Summer Festival, alongside Electric Syrup, The Wolves, and The Cherry Orchard. Her screen credits include the independent feature film Marisol, Pulse to Soul, and the Peruvian television series Maricucha. She has also worked across commercial campaigns and music videos for internationally recognized brands and artists.

Milena Cataño

Co-founder and Executive Producer

Milena Cataño is a Peruvian actress, filmmaker, and producer based in New York and Los Angeles. She graduated from the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York City. Some of her theater and screen credits include Three Sea Stories, presented as part of the 2026 HB Studio Residency, The Wish, the Emmy-nominated TV series Justice for the People, and the Peruvian television series Princesas and Los Otros Libertadores. She also holds a degree in Audiovisual Communications, her directing work includes the docuseries Grandes Maestros and multiple commercials for internationally recognized brands. She is the co-founder and producer of The Bravas Theatre & Film Company, through which she continues to create and support stories that center diverse voices.

Julissa Román

Director and Executive Producer

Julissa Roman is a Peruvian actress, director, and voice-over artist based in New York City, where she has worked professionally for over ten years. She has performed at renowned theaters, including La MaMa, IATI Theater, and Repertorio Español. Her theater credits include Luz, Nanas, La Niña Que Moría a Cada Rato, and Hasta Que Choque el Hueso. She received an HOLA Award and was nominated for ACE and ATI Awards. Her screen credits include the feature film Exposed, alongside Keanu Reeves and Ana de Armas, as well as the television series We Speak NYC and Nueva York. As a director, she directed Three Sea Stories, presented as part of the 2026 HB Studio Residency. She is proudly part of the HB Studio faculty and a graduate of the Hagen Teacher’s Lab

Mission

Our mission is to share our culture, create space for diverse traditions, and foster a welcoming home for artists worldwide to explore, collaborate, and tell powerful, transformative stories through theater and film.

Vision

We envision a vibrant artistic community where cultural exchange enriches storytelling, breaking boundaries and inspiring empathy. The Bravas strives to be a leading force in theater and film, celebrating heritage, amplifying underrepresented voices, and shaping stories that resonate across cultures and generations.