Today we’d like to introduce you to Yirina Tritsch.
Hi Yirina, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
Life is a comedy that I write every day.
My journey into the arts was not a straight path. I originally studied law in Colombia, but I eventually realized that my true passion was storytelling and performance. At 31, I made the decision to pursue acting and began my formal training at Bellas Artes in Colombia, where I studied Performing Arts, acting, dramatic writing, and stage direction.
Since then, my path has continued to evolve. After moving to the United States, I continued my training in acting for film and television in both English and Spanish while developing my own projects as an actress, writer, director, singer, songwriter, and composer.
Today, I am focused on creating stories for the screen, particularly short-form and vertical storytelling. I write my own scripts, direct, act, compose original music, and edit many of my projects myself. I see every project as an opportunity to combine performance, cinema, music, and storytelling in a distinctive way.
My goal is to continue building a body of original work that allows me to create the kinds of characters and stories I want to see on screen, while connecting with audiences and demonstrating what is possible when an artist takes an idea from the page all the way to the screen.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
In reality, I believe that obstacles only exist in the mind. I have always been persistent in pursuing my career as an actress, and I believe the best way forward is to create my own opportunities.
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 am an actress and storyteller who works across acting, writing, directing, music, and filmmaking. My main focus is acting, but I have learned to develop my own projects so I can create the characters and stories I want to bring to the screen.
I specialize in character-driven stories with strong emotional elements, unexpected twists, and music as an important part of the storytelling. I am currently especially interested in film and vertical storytelling, an emerging format that I see as a powerful way to connect with audiences.
I am also an actress who carries an authentic songwriter and composer within her. Music has always been a deeply personal part of my creative identity, and I often incorporate my original music into my storytelling. In fact, I feel that a musical artist or composer is one of the characters I could portray with the greatest authenticity, because that part of the character already lives inside me.
What I am most proud of is that I have never allowed the lack of an opportunity to stop me. Instead, I have learned to create my own. I write my stories, direct them, act in them, compose original music, and often edit them myself.
What sets me apart is this combination of disciplines. I don’t see myself as only an actress or only a filmmaker. I understand storytelling from multiple sides of the process, and that allows me to approach every character and project with a broader creative vision.
I am especially proud of my most recent vertical film, Ojos del Cazador (Hunter Eyes), which has been selected for Lusca Film Fest in Puerto Rico, where I have received a nomination in the vertical category. The project is a horror comedy that combines supernatural elements with humor arising from absurd situations. It reflects my interest in creating stories that balance suspense, imagination, and unexpected comedy.
I am also incredibly proud of my actors. They brought the characters I had envisioned to life, adding their own interpretations, emotions, and personalities to the story. Seeing the world I imagined become real through their performances is one of the most rewarding parts of being a director.
Ultimately, what I am most proud of is my commitment to creating original work rather than waiting for opportunities to come my way. I believe that being an artist means finding ways to tell the stories you feel compelled to tell. Through my films, vertical series, and original music, I want to create distinctive cinematic experiences that connect with audiences and demonstrate how much can be achieved through creativity, collaboration, and determination. I am also proud to have released my original song *Hunter Eyes* on Spotify and other major music streaming platforms.
What was your favorite childhood memory?
One of my favorite childhood memories is singing at school and enjoying the delicious taste of the empanadas from my hometown in Colombia.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: yirina_tritsch
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@yirinatritsch?si=oK8P_7PtJolMD_YP
