Fanny Grande, formerly Fanny Veliz, is a renowned Venezuelan-American filmmaker, actress, and entrepreneur with a remarkable career spanning over two decades in the entertainment industry. As the CEO and co-founder of Avenida Productions, she has been instrumental in producing numerous independent films, TV series, and digital content, with a focus on amplifying underrepresented voices, particularly within the Latino community.
Fanny's impressive journey began in front of the camera, where she worked on various television shows and films, earning recognition for her exceptional acting talent. However, her passion for storytelling soon led her behind the camera as a director, producer, and writer. Her work has received widespread critical acclaim, with her projects winning awards at film festivals across the country.
In 2022, Fanny co-launched Support Our Story, a pioneering crowdfunding platform dedicated to supporting diverse creators. She also spearheaded the launch of A+, a revolutionary streaming platform committed to distributing English-language content by and for Latinos in the United States.
As a champion for greater diversity in Hollywood, Fanny consistently pushes for Latino representation in media, both in front of and behind the camera. Through her leadership, she continues to empower a new generation of filmmakers and storytellers.
In addition to her work at Avenida, Fanny has served on the board of Nosotros, an organization that promotes Latino talent in the entertainment industry. She holds an LBAN (Latino Business Action Network) certificate and has been an active leader in the Los Angeles entertainment community for over 20 years, leaving a lasting impact on the industry.
