{"id":329208,"date":"2025-10-03T10:27:22","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T14:27:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oncubanews.com\/en\/?p=329208"},"modified":"2025-10-03T10:27:22","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T14:27:22","slug":"camila-bordon-i-still-dance-with-my-cuban-rhythm-even-though-now-i-sound-more-like-a-colombian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oncubanews.com\/en\/culture\/camila-bordon-i-still-dance-with-my-cuban-rhythm-even-though-now-i-sound-more-like-a-colombian\/","title":{"rendered":"Camila Bord\u00f3n: \u201cI still dance with my Cuban rhythm, even though now I sound more like a Colombian\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

From a very young age, Camila Bord\u00f3n discovered that music, audiovisual media and theater awakened a range of emotions in her that were difficult to ignore. \u201cI saw myself reflected in the characters that appeared on screen and in the theater, as well as in the songs that played in my house, and somehow I wanted to be a part of it all,\u201d she recalls.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Raised in an artistic environment thanks to her parents, Jacqueline Arenal and Mijail Mulkay, Camila had an early exposure to art, which prompted her to express her emotions and thoughts through acting and music, a language she says will remain hers forever.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Having such renowned figures in the artistic world as parents could be intimidating, but for her they were, above all, an example and a source of inspiration. \u201cDuring my childhood, my parents weren\u2019t Jacqueline the actress and Mijail the actor, but simply Mom and Dad: who told me stories and created a magical world for me through tales, songs and games,\u201d she confesses.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Her professional relationship with her father has also marked important moments in her career. During the production of the play <\/span>El Cr\u00e9dito<\/span><\/i>, where she shared the stage with Mijail Mulkay, Camila had an enriching experience: \u201cIt wasn\u2019t the first time we acted together, but I enjoyed it as much as if it were. I always learn a lot from him; he\u2019s an extremely generous actor and working alongside him was very easy,\u201d she says. Their relationship combines affection, respect and constant learning.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Jacqueline Arenal\u2019s influence on her artistic development has also been decisive. The young actress fondly remembers her first play, <\/span>El octavo color<\/span><\/i>, by the Okantomi puppet group, directed by her aunt Marta D\u00edaz Farr\u00e9, where she performed alongside her mother.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSince then, I haven\u2019t had the opportunity to perform with my mother again, but I always ask her for advice, listen to her opinion and, many times, she\u2019s been like my coach,\u201d she comments. They both dream of doing several projects together, including a play they hope to perform in the near future.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What types of characters appeal to you most and why? Do you look for roles that challenge your limits or that reflect your personality?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I don\u2019t think there\u2019s one profile that appeals to me more than another, but I can say that I\u2019m very interested in characters with contradictions, with a rich inner world. I\u2019m not so attracted to the \u201cvery good goodies\u201d or the \u201cvery bad baddies.\u201d I think people have a little bit of everything, and that\u2019s what makes us human: complex, full of nuances. That\u2019s what I love most about a character: one that represents a challenge and allows me to learn to think and feel things I didn\u2019t know before.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Camila Bord\u00f3n as Jymel in the second season of the series \u201cPara\u00edso Blanco\u201d. Photo: Courtesy of the interviewee.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Your participation in the series <\/span><\/b>Para\u00edso Blanco<\/span><\/i><\/b> was much talked about. What personal lessons or discoveries arose during this project?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Para\u00edso Blanco<\/span><\/i> is a project I will always be grateful for, because it brought me back to Colombia, my second homeland; because it allowed me to work with my father and a wonderful team of whom I have very fond memories. It was, without a doubt, a great challenge for me: I had been doing a lot of theater and this was my first encounter with an important character in the audiovisual medium. They are different languages, but I learned a lot and felt very supported.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What differences do you find between acting in front of a camera and on stage, and which do you enjoy more?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In theater, there\u2019s the immediacy of the audience\u2019s reaction; the rehearsal process is longer and each performance is usually different from the last. On the other hand, the camera offers the possibility of expressing a lot through subtlety and restraint, a true gift for any actor. It also allows you to enter the intimacy of people\u2019s homes through the television: it\u2019s not the audience who travels to see the story, but the story that reaches them, thus creating a very magical connection with the viewers. I couldn\u2019t choose between the two languages; both allow me to feel and explore great emotions, each in a different way.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Camila Bord\u00f3n. Photo: Courtesy of the interviewee.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In addition to acting, you sing and share music on social media. How do you decide which musical projects to take on and what message you want to convey with your music?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With my music, I try to be as honest as possible with what I feel and think, and I believe that through that honesty someone will be able to identify with it. I make music because I need to, because it\u2019s my language and my way of expressing myself and existing. But once the song is born and reaches the public, I feel like it ceases to be mine and becomes part of whoever listens to it and appropriates it.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How do your Cuban identity and culture influence your way of creating, performing and communicating emotions through art?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

My roots are and will always be my greatest inspiration. All the music I grew up with has influenced me, and that\u2019s why I couldn\u2019t define myself in a single style: I draw from many cultures, rhythms and experiences, although Cuban culture is always and will always be present. In my most recent single, \u201cMe da la gana,\u201d I talk about exactly that: \u201cI continue dancing with my Cuban rhythm, even though now I sound more like a Colombian.\u201d I am what I am, and my identity isn\u2019t limited to an accent or a country; I am everything I\u2019ve experienced and the places that have welcomed me and made me grow.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Today, digital platforms play an important role in your career. How do you manage your social media presence to balance your professional and personal lives?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The truth is, I feel like my social media is, as you say, a work tool. Of course, I share part of my personal life there, but I take great care of my privacy. I often post messages of love for my family, friends and loved ones, although I also think there are things I prefer to keep to myself.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Are there any artists or creators you deeply admire and consider role models in your artistic journey?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

My parents, as I mentioned before, are my first and greatest role models in every sense. Besides them, I deeply admire Joaqu\u00edn Sabina, Pablo Milan\u00e9s, Silvia P\u00e9rez Cruz, Rita Pay\u00e9s, C. Tangana, Nathy Peluso and many other artists in the world of music. As for acting, the list would be equally extensive, but I\u2019m fascinated by Cate Blanchett\u2019s work; I follow and admire her greatly.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Cover of the single \u201cMe da la gana.\u201d Photo: Courtesy of the interviewee.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

New projects you can share.\u2026<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

On September 1, I released my first professional single, \u201cMe da la gana,\u201d a mixture of Cuba, Colombia and Spain. It\u2019s now available on all platforms: Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, among others. I invite you to listen and dance to it!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n