Today we’d like to introduce you to Antonia Rivano.
Hi Antonia, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
My journey has been anything but linear, but when I look back, I realize I’ve always been an artist. I just didn’t always know what to call it.
I was born and raised in Algarrobo, Chile, and moved to the United States when I was 13. Even as a kid, I was always creating. I was the girl drawing in the back of the classroom, constantly making things, and naturally gravitating toward music. I excelled in music from a young age. Creativity was always the language that came most naturally to me.
Growing up between two cultures shaped me in ways I’m still discovering. I’ve always carried a deep connection to my roots, the ocean, nature, rhythm, and this feeling of being connected to something bigger than myself.
When I was 17, I started cosmetology, and I’ve now spent 11 years behind the chair. Hair became my first real career as an artist. It taught me how to create beauty with my hands, but also how powerful it can be to make someone feel seen, confident, and beautiful. For over a decade, I built a life through creativity, connection, and hard work.
After having my son, I found myself with a little more space to explore the parts of myself that had been put on pause. That’s when I started dabbling back into music. What began as me simply reconnecting with something I had always loved slowly became something much bigger.
DJing opened up an entirely new form of expression for me. I went through different sounds and different versions of myself before finding my way toward house, tribal, percussive, hypnotic, and organic music
the kind of music you don’t just hear, you feel in your body.
There have been some really difficult chapters in my life. Moments where I felt lost, moments where I had to question everything, and moments where I had to choose myself even when it was painful.
Becoming a mother changed me profoundly, but it also reminded me that there were still parts of myself I wanted to discover.
That’s where TUN TUN came from. It feels like a reunion with a part of myself that has always been there. It’s more than an event or a music project. It’s my way of bringing together music, movement, culture, community, ancestry, and the parts of myself that I’ve carried since I was a little girl.
Today I’m a mother, a hair artist, a DJ, a producer, and an event creator. I’m still evolving, and I’m okay with that. I think there’s something beautiful about building yourself in real time.
When I look back at that little girl drawing in class and getting lost in music, I realize she was always trying to show me who I was.
I’ve spent a lot of my life trying to understand where I belong. Now I’m realizing I don’t have to find a place that already exists for me. I can create it.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Definitely not. My road has been full of highs and lows, and I think a lot of my growth has come from the moments that were the hardest.
Moving to the United States at 13 was a huge transition. I was young, leaving everything familiar behind and having to find my place in a completely different environment & To learn a different language.
Then, at 17, I started building my career in cosmetology. I’ve spent 11 years behind the chair, and while I’m incredibly grateful for what hair has given me, building a career and becoming independent at a young age came with a lot of pressure and responsibility.
Becoming a mother also changed my life completely. There were times when I had to put parts of myself aside because my son came first. I think a lot of mothers can relate to that feeling of knowing there’s still a dream inside of you, but not always having the time, energy, or circumstances to pursue it.
There have also been personal and emotional chapters that really challenged me and forced me to look at myself differently. I’ve had moments where I felt lost, where things didn’t work out the way I imagined, and where I had to start over emotionally and creatively.
But honestly, I think those struggles are part of why my art feels so personal now. They taught me resilience. They taught me that I can lose things, change direction, and still find my way back to myself.
I’m learning that the goal isn’t necessarily to have a smooth road. It’s to keep moving, keep creating, and not abandon yourself when the road gets difficult.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I think what sets me apart is that I don’t really see a separation between beauty, music, movement, and identity. They’re all forms of expression to me. Whether I’m behind the chair, behind the decks, or creating an event, I’m trying to create an experience that makes people feel more connected to themselves.
I’m not interested in fitting into one category. I’m interested in creating my own.
Before we let you go, we’ve got to ask if you have any advice for those who are just starting out?
Never take any advice from people who dont have what you want or are anything that you aspire to be. Always pray to your highest self & Make way for new possibilities, new ways of doing thungs, Shift the timeline don’t just follow the same one that was created by others. Make your own path always.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: instagram.com/therivanostylist and instagram.com/Antorivanosounds
