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Kat Lazo is a director, producer and host who has made a name for herself as the internet’s favorite no-nonsense Latina who tells it how it is — both in front of and behind the camera.

After years of casting directors asking her to “say it a little more urban” or “can you give us a neck roll?” (a.k.a. portray the “spicy” Latina stereotype) she decided to take things into her own hands and make her own media, creating her own YouTube channel.

She transitioned her popularity as a YouTuber into a thriving career as a video producer. With more than 7 years of digital video production experience, her work has been featured in The Daily News, Huffpost, Latina Magazine and Buzzfeed, just to name a few.

As a host, Lazo enjoys using her intellect and comedic abilities to make difficult concepts and conversations more accessible. She intentionally works on and develops projects that challenge society to think critically about identity, culture and social norms in order to liberate and unite communities.

As a video producer for Mitú, she’s most known for her series — “The Kat Call.” She developed and hosted the series, where she debunked taboos and misconceptions about the Latino community. Within three seasons the series has garnered over 15 million views.

Recently, she’s worked as an associate producer on a Universal and Mass Appeal documentary about Reggaetón. She’s also hosted the Thrillist original travel series Barrio USA, exploring “the vibrant world of Latinx culture all over America.”

“My passion for unscripted and documentary productions is fueled by my love for the vulnerable and unpredictable aspects of the filmmaking style and I intend on to continue expanding on this work,” said Lazo.

Join us in person Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, at 6 p.m. at the Madam Walker Legacy Center.

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