Antonio Morales
co founder
Antonio Morales Cruz, originally from the Luis Llorens Torres public housing project in San Juan, Puerto Rico, began his artistic journey at the age of 14 when he founded the “Taller de Teatro Viviendo el Arte” in his own community. He directed the workshop for 13 years, dedicating his youth to nurturing talent within his neighborhood. He pursued his early studies at the José Julián Acosta School of Theater in Old San Juan and later attended the Humanities Department at the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras campus. He served as a theater teacher at Saint John’s School in Condado, PR, for six years. In 2010, he founded the San Juan Drama Company, training hundreds of young people, many of whom have gone on to have successful careers in the entertainment industry.
In 2013, he created his own non-profit organization, Teatro Por Amor, Inc., dedicated to promoting the arts among underprivileged youth, using theater as a tool for social transformation. That same year, 2013, he released his first film, Por Amor en el Caserío, as a screenwriter and executive producer. Produced by CineCoop, this was the first Puerto Rican stage play adapted into a film, following over 500 theatrical performances featuring actors from public housing communities. The film stayed in Puerto Rican theaters for over four months and was later featured on HBO Latino for a year and a half.
In 2018, he premiered his first Puerto Rican youth series, No Me Compares, where he excelled as an actor, screenwriter, and executive producer, partnering with Univision Puerto Rico. The series, directed by his collaborator Jorge Adrian Espíndola, ran for one season.
In 2020, he was appointed as the Executive Director of the Department of Arts and Culture for the Municipality of San Juan by Mayor Miguel Romero (part of the mayor’s cabinet). He led over 30 cultural initiatives, including Teatro en 15, Escuadrón del Arte, and Paseo de la Música, positively impacting the San Juan community. In 2022, he premiered his second film, Todo Por Amor, as a screenwriter and executive producer, which received multiple awards at international film festivals.
In 2024, he moved to Mexico City, where he successfully completed an intensive television production course at Televisa under the guidance of producer Alexis Núñez, and graduated from the CEA (Centro de Educación Artística Eugenio Cobo) at Televisa, specializing in Television Hosting.
Currently, he resides in Miami, where he continues to advance philanthropic and innovative projects, including his third film to be shot in Mexico, and the creation of Esencia, a talent agency that celebrates diversity and authenticity. His career in theater, film, and television reflects his commitment to the development of Hispanic talent on a global scale, bridging opportunities from Puerto Rico to the United States and Mexico.
Angel Sepulveda
co founder
Angel Sepúlveda is a distinguished Emmy Award-winning News Director and Executive Producer, boasting over 20 years of unparalleled experience in entertainment, news, and media management across both Latino and general markets. His extensive skill set encompasses live events, documentaries, and digital content production, allowing him to create and distribute multi-platform content across more than 18 countries worldwide. Angel is an indispensable asset to any news media organization with a proven track record of successful collaborations with brands and advertising agencies that have generated millions of dollars.
Previously, Angel served as Vice President of Programming for Terra US & Latin America, where he pioneered groundbreaking coverage of significant events such as presidential elections and the Olympics for Latin America, reaching over 15 territories in multiple languages, including Spanish, English, and Portuguese. This role positioned him at the forefront of delivering the most extensive online coverage in the U.S. Hispanic Market. Following his transformative tenure at Terra, Angel joined Telemundo National News to cover pivotal historical events before becoming the Regional News Director for Noticias Univision in Orlando and Tampa Bay from 2017 to 2021.
Currently, he is the Communications Director at Alianza Center and Alianza for Progress, focusing on empowering the Latino community in Central Florida through impactful programs and information. Additionally, he leads his media consulting firm, Sepulveda x2 Enterprises, LLC, where he continues to enhance production and media management initiatives. Throughout his career, Angel has consistently demonstrated a commitment to developing talent, mentoring emerging professionals in the industry and fostering the next generation of media leaders. He resides in Winter Park, Florida, where his influence and dedication to media excellence resonate deeply within the community.
Our Objective
At Esencia, our objective is to redefine talent representation in the entertainment industry by celebrating the authenticity and diversity of each individual. We believe that true success lies in embracing the real and projecting talent beyond traditional expectations.
We focus on discovering, developing, and connecting unique talents with local and international opportunities, providing a comprehensive pathway for artistic and professional growth. We offer our talents the necessary training and access to global experiences, empowering them to face any stage with confidence and excellence.
We aim to be the agency that inspires, breaks barriers, and builds a more inclusive entertainment world where every face has a place and every voice tells a story. At Esencia, we transform authenticity into success.
About us
At Esencia, we believe in the power of authenticity.
We are a modern talent agency committed to representing real, diverse and unique faces. Our mission is to find and highlight those talents that reflect the richness of diversity and the beauty of authenticity. At Essence, each of our talents is selected not only for their ability, but for the history and essence they bring with them.
Our purpose is to connect talents with global opportunities.
From our headquarters in Miami, Puerto Rico and Mexico, we work with an international approach to project our talents on film, television, fashion, advertising and more platforms. We offer our artists opportunities for continued growth, both in their professional development and global exposure. With a comprehensive training program and experiences in different places around the world, we prepare our talents to face any scenario
Discover what makes Esencia different.
If you are a talent looking for a space where you can be yourself and shine in an environment that values who you are, or a client looking for faces that inspire and connect, Esencia is the place for you. Join us and be part of an agency that represents the real and projects the extraordinary.
Esencia is more than a talent agency; It is a community.
Each person who is part of Esencia is valued for their individuality and is accompanied at every step of their career. We are proud to be an agency that listens, understands and supports your talents, creating an environment in which they can grow, develop and achieve their dreams. Our vision is to build a world of entertainment that celebrates diversity and embraces authenticity in all its forms.
Esencia is more than a talent agency; It is a community.
Each person who is part of Esencia is valued for their individuality and is accompanied at every step of their career. We are proud to be an agency that listens, understands and supports your talents, creating an environment in which they can grow, develop and achieve their dreams. Our vision is to build a world of entertainment that celebrates diversity and embraces authenticity in all its forms.