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Television executive and producer

Javiera Balmaceda

Best known for Backing the Oscar-nominated film Argentina, 1985 and running Latin American original content for Amazon

Born
1972
From
Chilean
Working since
2000
Also known as
Javiera Balmaceda Pascal

Behind some of the biggest Spanish-language hits on global television, you'll find Javiera Balmaceda calling the shots. She's the studio boss who steered the historical heavyweight Argentina, 1985 all the way to the Academy Awards. While most executives hide behind spreadsheets, she's out there greenlighting raw, ambitious stories that make the rest of the industry sit up and take notes.

Of course, star power runs in the family. When she hits the red carpet, she's frequently arm-in-arm with her brother Pedro Pascal, turning film premieres into full-on family affairs. She's got the industry clout, the taste, and the cool factor to match.

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Javiera Balmaceda in brief

  • —Shepherded Argentina, 1985 to a Best International Feature nomination at the Oscars.
  • —Leads original local productions across Latin America for Amazon MGM Studios.
  • —Stole the show with brother Pedro Pascal on the 2023 Academy Awards red carpet.
  • —Built a powerhouse career at major international networks before taking over global streaming projects.

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