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Juan Ayala

Juan Ayala

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TV Critic and Podcaster, Media Village

New York

Biography

Juan Ayala is a New York City-based entertainment journalist, podcast producer & host. He has written for MediaVillage.com since 2017 under his column ‘Multicultural TV’, providing critique and commentary on television programming geared toward young and diverse audiences. In May 2020, he launched his first podcast, ‘Actors With Issues’, which features interviews with actors working in television, film and Broadway, sharing their experiences and how they’ve overcome obstacles and issues that actors commonly face, everything from mental health and audition anxiety to imposter syndrome and getting your first agent. Now in its 6th season, Actors With Issues is set to publish its 250th episode later in 2025.

Final Covers

Latinx , Latin, Entertainment, Television , Multicultural, Diversity, Hispanic Inclusivity, LGBTQ+ Film

Doesn’t Cover

tooele county government, grantsville city government, tooele county schools

Journalist Type

Seniority Positions

Medium Formats

Content

Total articles 238

  • Aja Naomi King Talks ‘Grosse Pointe Garden Society’: “There’s Nothing Like This on TV Right Now”

    By Juan Ayala Verified

    Apr. 11, 2025

  • NBC's "St. Denis Medical" star Josh Lawson on the Art of TV Comedy

    By Juan Ayala Verified

    Apr. 02, 2025

  • History Made at the 2025 Oscars: Records, Firsts, and Surprise Wins

    By Juan Ayala Verified

    Mar. 03, 2025

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Company Info

Media Village

MediaVillage.org is a non-profit organization under the MediaVillage Education Foundation, established in 2023. Founded in 2009 by media ecologist Jack Myers, it focuses on advancing the media industry through education, diversity initiatives, and knowledge-sharing platforms. The organization serves professionals in advertising-supported media, providing tools for business development and workforce preparation. MediaVillage offers a range of services, including a membership enterprise that supplies growth tools and an AI-driven content recommendation engine through MeetingPrep.com. It features a Knowledge Exchange, a B2B marketplace for sharing insights and research, and branded platforms for member companies to publish thought leadership and recruitment materials. Additionally, it provides educational resources aimed at preparing the next generation of the workforce, ensuring accessible knowledge for individuals and organizations. The organization emphasizes diversity, education, and innovation, supporting a global audience from its base in Rhinebeck, NY.

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