Leonardo Padrón & José Ignacio Valenzuela Set for MIP CANCUN Keynote

Creators, writers and showrunners Leonardo Padrón and José Ignacio Valenzuela are set to deliver a keynote at MIP CANCUN this November as part of a program presented in partnership with TV Latina.

The 12th edition of MIP CANCUN runs from November 18 to 21 at the Moon Palace in Cancun, Mexico. The fireside conversation between Elizabeth Bowen-Tombari, TV Latina’s editor, and Padrón and Valenzuela is set for November 19 at 5 p.m. in the resort’s CANCUN Theater.

Padrón is a screenwriter for film and television. His recent credits include The Marked Heart (Pálpito) and Accidente (The Accident) on Netflix. Valenzuela also has a pact with Netflix, creating Who Killed Sara? (¿Quién mató a Sara?), High Heat (Donde hubo fuego) and, most recently, Sisters’ Feud (Las hermanas Guerra). Valenzuela and Del Barrio Producciones are producing a telenovela about Peruvian cuisine, titled Leche de tigre.

“I’m incredibly excited to have the opportunity to celebrate the creativity and achievements of Leonardo Padrón and José Ignacio Valenzuela on a globally significant stage like MIP CANCUN,” said Bowen-Tombari. “The journey of both professionals has been full of sacrifices, adventures and lessons that will undoubtedly enrich the conversation and enhance the experience for attendees.”

“This keynote reflects our ongoing commitment to spotlighting the most relevant voices shaping the future of Spanish-language content,” said María Pérez-Bellière, director of MIP CANCUN. “Leonardo and José Ignacio embody the creative excellence, cultural impact and global reach that define the spirit of MIP CANCUN.”