Javiera Balmaceda Pascal Proves Latino Stories Are for All Audiences
Growing up in the ’80s with two working parents, Javiera Balmaceda Pascal often found herself at the movie theater with her younger brother Pedro Pascal. The siblings, raised in Texas and California by parents who had fled Chile, found comfort in the stories they saw on the screen.
Where her brother chose to step in front of the camera, Balmaceda pursued shaping narratives instead—with a focus on Latin American storytelling.
For the past two decades, the Chilean native has helped major production companies like HBO Latin America and now Amazon Prime develop successful series and films for Hispanic and international audiences.
With each project she produces—News of a Kidnapping, Oscar-nominated Argentina, 1985, or the upcoming House of the Spirits—Balmaceda shows that there is a desire from all audiences for Latino storytelling.
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About Our Guest
Javiera Balmaceda is Amazon MGM Studios’ Head of Originals for Latin America, Canada, and Australia, overseeing the development of all original television and film content and production for Prime Video.
Since joining Prime Video in 2017, Javiera has played a transformative role in the Studios’ creative direction and development across the region. She was the driving force behind the critically acclaimed, Golden Globe® winning film Argentina 1985, along with the award-winning series Noticia de un Secuestro, and Pan y Circo; she’s also spearheaded the international strategy for LOL: Last One Laughing, which has resulted in more than 20 local adaptations and become Prime Video’s most successful franchise. Her unwavering commitment to elevate local storytelling is evident in every project she spearheads, bringing to life untold narratives, showcasing the vast talent from the region, and transcending borders to deliver relevant and resonant hits for global audiences.
Before joining Amazon, Javiera managed a range of content related departments for various international media companies, including HBO Latin America.
A native of Chile, Javiera holds a Bachelor of Arts from Wesleyan University.
