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Andres continued pushing for immigration reform in the United States and wrote the song "Dream to Belong" in direct support of the [[DREAM Act]]. Actor [[John Leguizamo]] has featured Andres Useche on his page.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Gastelum |first1=Juan |title=Univision News Tumblr, Colombian singer-songwriter dedicates song to … |url=http://univisionnews.tumblr.com/post/18043580004/colombian-singer-songwriter-dedicates-song-to-dreamers |website=univisionnews.tumblr.com |accessdate=24 February 2012 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120717073452/http://univisionnews.tumblr.com/post/18043580004/colombian-singer-songwriter-dedicates-song-to-dreamers |archivedate=17 July 2012 |date=21 February 2012}}{{Verify source|date=May 2019}}</ref> |
Andres continued pushing for immigration reform in the United States and wrote the song "Dream to Belong" in direct support of the [[DREAM Act]]. Actor [[John Leguizamo]] has featured Andres Useche on his page.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Gastelum |first1=Juan |title=Univision News Tumblr, Colombian singer-songwriter dedicates song to … |url=http://univisionnews.tumblr.com/post/18043580004/colombian-singer-songwriter-dedicates-song-to-dreamers |website=univisionnews.tumblr.com |accessdate=24 February 2012 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120717073452/http://univisionnews.tumblr.com/post/18043580004/colombian-singer-songwriter-dedicates-song-to-dreamers |archivedate=17 July 2012 |date=21 February 2012}}{{Verify source|date=May 2019}}</ref> |
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In 2014, Colombian-American writer, film director, and activist Andrés Useche traveled to Lorain, Ohio, for a special benefit concert called the 'Sing a Song of Freedom Concert.' The event, hosted by Sacred Heart Chapel and HOLA (an organization aiding families dealing with deportation), aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by undocumented Mexican immigrants in Lorain. Lorain Police Chief Cel Rivera invited Useche to shed light on the issue, emphasizing the plight of immigrants who live in fear despite being active contributors to their community. Useche hopes the concert will encourage people to come out of the shadows and be accepted for who they are. The event, featuring Useche and special guest musician Justo Saborit, takes place at Lorain High School, and tickets are available for $10. The ultimate goal is to create awareness and support for undocumented immigrants facing challenges in the community.<sup>[4]</sup> |
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In 2022, Andrés Useche convened a panel at Comic-Con International. The panel, consisting of award-winning writer/director and composer Andrés Useche, Maytha Alhassen from Hulu's "Ramy," cinematographer Daniela Munoz-Useche, and Janina Scarlet of Superhero Therapy, delved into the ways in which filmmaking, comics, and transmedia can amplify the voices of underrepresented individuals, pay tribute to real-life heroes, and contribute to the pursuit of greater justice, empathy, and equality. The presentation featured brief screenings, an international premiere, and a curated exploration of Useche's collaborations with activists, artists, and global leaders, both locally and internationally. <sup>[5]</sup> |
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| Website | https://www.facebook.com/andres1/ |
Andrés Useche is a Colombian American writer, film director, graphic artist, singer-songwriter and activist.
Early life
Andres Useche was born in Manizales, Colombia where he wrote and drew his first published political cartoon, "Soy Libre", at age 11. In high school, he won the Colombian Ministry of Culture Individual Creation Prize in Graphic Arts with his graphic novel Vana Espuma ("Idle Mist"). Upon high school graduation Useche scored documentaries and composed "Azul de Noche", a quintet performed by members of the Manizales Chamber Orchestra.
Career
Useche wrote and drew comics as a child, turning 11 years old by the time his political cartoons were first published. While in high school he created award-winning comics which led to his multiple roles, writing, directing, editing, scoring and starring in a film adaptation of one of his graphic novels. The movie had a minuscule $100 budget [1] but won the Best Fiction Film, Best screenplay and Best actress César Awards,[2] along with other nominations for Useche for Best Actor and Best Music.
After graduating as a visual designer with emphasis on Film from the Universidad de Caldas, Useche moved to Los Angeles, California to work as a filmmaker, eventually gaining dual citizenship.
In 2008, in support of Sen. Barack Obama's presidential campaign, Useche volunteered, sang and spoke at rallies and wrote, performed and co-directed in the viral video "Si Se Puede Cambiar", a Spanish language music video also directed by Eric Byler and Warren Fu, which debuted on YouTube on February 22, from the group United For Obama. On April 8, 2008, "Si Se Puede Cambiar" was chosen by YouTube to represent Obama in the first-ever "Trendsetter Tuesday".
Andres continued pushing for immigration reform in the United States and wrote the song "Dream to Belong" in direct support of the DREAM Act. Actor John Leguizamo has featured Andres Useche on his page.[3]
References
- ^ Brunell, Doug (28 August 2003). "Current Movie Reviews, Independent Movies - Film Threat". Film Threat. Archived from the original on 28 December 2007. Retrieved 9 March 2008.
- ^ "Big Film Shorts: The Source for Short Films". www.bigfilmshorts.com. Archived from the original on 31 October 2007. Retrieved 9 March 2008.
- ^ Gastelum, Juan (21 February 2012). "Univision News Tumblr, Colombian singer-songwriter dedicates song to …". univisionnews.tumblr.com. Archived from the original on 17 July 2012. Retrieved 24 February 2012.[verification needed]
External links
- Borges: Influence and References - Andrés Useche by Manu El on www.themodernworld.com
- "Election rocks to a new Latin beat "Andrés Useche", and other artists express their support on The Miami Herald
- Protagonistas del Mundo: Andrés Useche on RCN Radio/TV station
- Channel 9 News: Andrés Useche and other young Democrats on Vice-Presidential debate on CBS Television
- Frontline on PBS on PBS Television
- Andrés Useche hosts Wondercon Panel on Temple of Geek
- 1977 births
- Colombian singer-songwriters
- Colombian male singer-songwriters
- Colombian male writers
- Living people
- Colombian film directors
- 21st-century Colombian male singers
- American rock songwriters
- American film directors
- Anti-racism activists
- Activists for Hispanic and Latino American civil rights
- Nonviolence advocates
- American male singer-songwriters
- American rock singers
- Colombian emigrants to the United States
- Colombian graphic designers
- American music video directors
- 21st-century American male singers
- 21st-century American singer-songwriters