On Season 2 of ¡Viva New Mexico!, host Jaimey B. talks with world-ranked slam poet, filmmaker, and actor Gigi Bella about her leap from stage to Hollywood—landing a major role in Ari Aster’s Eddington —and how she’s using her work to rewrite what Albuquerque means to the rest of the world.
Plus, Bella shares her philosophy on interweaving high art spoken word with accessible pop culture like Taco Bell, why sparkle is activism, and why Albuquerque will always be home no matter how far her career takes her. Check out the whole conversation below!
