Even in my mother's womb, I was already creating choreographies, imagining scenes with my parents' voices, and singing the songs I heard my siblings sing. Upon arriving in this world, I brought with me a passion for art, inherited from my parents: my mother, a theater, radio, television, and film actress; and my father, a music lover.

At five years old, I started primary school. Although they initially hesitated because of my age, my mother fought to get me accepted. They placed me as an auditor, thinking I wouldn't last long… but I already knew how to read and write. From a young age, I participated in singing, recitation, and theater competitions, as I had already acted alongside my mother. At six, I tried to participate in a televised singing competition, but they didn't accept me because of my age, and I was only invited. At thirteen, I was nominated for Best Newcomer in Theater, but when they found out my age, they rejected me again.

Encouraged and always supported by my mother, I seized every opportunity. She kept telling me I should prepare myself academically, because you couldn't make a living from art. And she was right: I led an everyday life like anyone else, but always accompanied by my artistic life, which was the life of my dreams.

At Radio Centroamericana, I had the opportunity to learn alongside Arsenio Pérez Hernández. There, we participated in radio dramas and a radio news program called El Heraldito. I took journalism courses and learned to operate the radio controls.

Singing and dancing captivated me. I founded my own all-female singing and dancing group, Schedir, with whom we toured Guatemala, some Central American countries, and Mexico. Despite the travels, I continued my studies and represented my school in academic competitions, achieving top rankings.

Over the years, I became a theater, radio, and film actress, a proud mother of two, and a teacher passionate about sharing my knowledge. I have taught art, directed dance and theater, and my students have won first place in school competitions. Several of them were even recognized as best new actors. Today, I also have the honor of being an Ambassador of Peace in Guatemala.

One of my dreams come true has been to instill a love of art in young people, motivating them to dedicate their time to culture and keeping them away from gangs and bad influences. It hasn't always been easy, but my students have made a lasting impact on my life. I remember, for example, that young man who, despite having only one leg and facing significant physical limitations, arrived at rehearsals every morning with a strength that inspired me to keep going.

Today I continue writing my story through DC Art Academy, my art academy, where I share my experience and knowledge. I am convinced that there is still much to be done, many chapters to be written, and many hearts to be touched through art.

My life is a story full of challenges, lessons, and gratitude. I thank God and my parents, who, despite their limitations, gave me the best: principles and values ​​that have always guided me. And although I could end here with a "happy ending," I know I still have much to live and share.

By:

Edisa de Pereira