Mayte Valdes

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Mayte Valdes, born in Miami to a family of Cuban immigrants and raised in Buenos Aires,

found inspiration in classic Hollywood cinema, particularly from dancer Cyd Charisse. She

began her dance journey at age six, making her professional stage debut at nine in "The

Nutcracker" with the Miami City Ballet. Her rigorous ballet training continued in Argentina at

the prestigious Teatro Colón, later expanding into modern jazz.

Discovering the passionate Argentine Tango as a young adult, Mayte made her global debut

with the renowned show "Tango Passion," touring extensively and establishing herself

internationally. Her transition into acting began with the short film "Nina del Tango," directed

by Jason Eberly, which premiered in Los Angeles and New York, receiving acclaim and being

selected in eleven international film festivals, including two Oscar-qualifying festivals. Mayte

earned a nomination for Best Actress at the Silent River Film Festival for her performance. Her

subsequent film "In the Ring," directed by Mesha Kussman, was featured at the Short Film

Corner of the 2018 Cannes Film Festival.

Based in Los Angeles, Mayte deepened her acting expertise by joining Shia LaBeouf's theater

company "Slauson Rec." Her television appearances include CBS's "Why Women Kill," "Seal

Team," "Millionaire Match Maker," and "The Martha and Snoop Show," alongside commercials

for notable brands such as Audi, Geico, Princess Cruises, Motorola, and Hennessy. She also

appeared in tango documentaries including "For the Love of Tango" and "Through the Heart of

Tango."

As a choreographer, performer, and celebrity coach, Mayte has collaborated with high-profile

industry names including Shia LaBeouf, Ricky Martin, Eva Longoria, Dita Von Teese, Ellen

Von Unwerth, Kate Hudson, Goldie Hawn, Craig Robinson, Alexandra Daddario, Finn

Wittrock, Farah Diba, and Hillary Clinton. In 2020, Mayte made her directorial debut alongside

her partner Carlos Barrionuevo with the short film "Tiempo Pequeño."

In 2022, Mayte was featured in the documentary series "Gutsy," produced and hosted by Hillary

Clinton. She is currently in pre-production as the lead in the horror-vampire film "Dog." As of

2024, Mayte is performing and directing the acclaimed show "We Call It Tango," touring across

the United States and Canada with Fever.