Mariem Pérez Riera

Biography

Born in Puerto Rico, Mariem, at age nine, performed in the leading role of the movie "The Two Worlds of Angelita". It was after that experience that she decided to become a film director. Her first documentary "Cuando lo pequeno se hace grande" about the Puerto Ricans who fought against the US Navy presence in the island of Vieques; was awarded Best Documentary at various international film festivals. She then debuted as film editor of the blockbuster film from rapper Daddy Yankee "Talento de Barrio". In 2005 she founded her own production company Maramara Films and in 2007 she co-directed with Carlos Ruiz and edited her first feature "Maldeamores" (executive produced by Benicio Del Toro) which won several international awards including Best Opera Prima, Audience Award, Best Picture, Best Screenplay, and Best Actress. She has also produced and directed in Puerto Rico other awarded...

Known For

Career Timeline

200220052008201120142017202020232026
  1. 2026
    Nunca digas nunca

    Director • Directing

  2. 2022
  3. 2021
  4. 2016
    De Puerto Rico para el mundo

    Director • Directing

  5. 2016
  6. 2009
    Ten in Music

    Director • Directing

  7. 2007
    Maldeamores

    Director • Directing

  8. 2002
    Cuando lo pequeño se hace grande

    Director • Directing

Mariem Pérez Riera - Aperture