ABOUT US
Gato Grande develops premium content that elevates Latino voices for mainstream markets. We know authentic stories resonate, and audiences want to be represented in the films and series they watch.
We are a bi-cultural company in Los Angeles and Mexico City. Gato Grande mines unique stories, talent, and IP from across cultures with the expertise needed to sell in worldwide markets.
Featured Projects
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Libre de Reír (series) - Season 1
Inmates in the Mexican prison system enroll in a stand-up comedy workshop, led by comedian Sofía Niño de Rivera, where they're challenged to turn their personal stories into comedy.
WATCH TRAILERLibre de Reír (series)
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Luis Miguel (series) - Season 3
The officially authorized series based on the life of internationally renowned music superstar and Grammy award-winning multi-platinum recording artist, Luis Miguel.
WATCH TRAILERLuis Miguel (series) - Season 3
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Luis Miguel (series) - Season 2
The officially authorized series based on the life of internationally renowned music superstar and Grammy award-winning multi-platinum recording artist, Luis Miguel.
WATCH TRAILERLuis Miguel (series) - Season 2
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Luis Miguel (series) - Season 1
The officially authorized series based on the life of internationally renowned music superstar and Grammy award-winning multi-platinum recording artist, Luis Miguel.
WATCH TRAILERLuis Miguel (series) - Season 1
The Team
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Carla González Vargas
Chief Executive Officer![Maximiliano Sanguines](https://gatogrande.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Maximiliano-Sanguines.jpg)
Maximiliano Sanguine
Chief Creative Officer![](https://gatogrande.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Ricardo-Espinosa.jpg)
Ricardo Espinosa
Chief Operating Officer![Moises Amsel](https://gatogrande.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Moises-Amsel.jpg)
Moises Amsel
Vice President of Development![Megan Espinoza](https://gatogrande.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Megan-Espinoza.jpg)
Megan Espinoza
Vice President of Development![](https://gatogrande.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/SANDRA-3-copy-scaled.jpeg)
Sandra Godinez
Director of Production![Mayra Garcia](https://gatogrande.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Mayra-Garcia.jpg)
Mayra Garcia
Administrative and Corporate Accountant![](https://gatogrande.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GIOVANI-03-copy-5-scaled.jpeg)
Giovanni Wesche
IT Manager![](https://gatogrande.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Sara-Atehortua-2.jpg)
Sara Atehortua
Executive Assistant to the CEO![](https://gatogrande.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/PATY-5-copy-scaled.jpeg)
Patricia Granados
Production Coordinator![](https://gatogrande.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/YTZEN-5-copy-scaled.jpeg)
Ytzen Bustos
Treasury and Administrative Assistant![](https://gatogrande.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CarlaGonzalez2021HIGHRES-3-copy-scaled-e1714097034291.jpeg)
Carla González Vargas
Chief Executive OfficerBorn in Mexico City, Carla is a producer, director, and writer, who was named by Forbes magazine as one of the 100 most powerful women in Mexico for two consecutive years. Gonzalez Vargas is the Executive Producer of numerous television programs, including "Luis Miguel: The Series" (2018-2022), which became one of the most successful television series in Latin America, the global hit "Wednesday" (2022) on Netflix, and "Libre de Reír" (2023) on Amazon Prime. Currently, she resides in Los Angeles, California, where she established Gato Grande in 2019. She has served as a jury member at the Guadalajara Film Festival and the Los Cabos Film Festival. She has also been a guest lecturer at UCLA in Los Angeles, California, and the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). Currently, Carla is a board member of Grupo Park Royal, Content Americas, and MVS Capital. She began her career as a writer and journalist in her native country, Mexico. Her first book, "Woody Allen: His Life and Films," published in 2004, received a successful response. This was followed by two more books authored by her: "The Routes of Mexican Cinema 1990-2006" and "Mexican Cinema," published by the Spanish publishing house Lunwerg. Likewise, Gonzalez Vargas contributed as a cultural and film columnist for various magazines such as Cine Premier and Milenio, as well as in multiple radio and television programs in Mexico.
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Maximiliano Sanguine
Chief Creative OfficerMaximiliano Sanguine, born in Buenos Aires, has more than 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry in Latin America. He began his career as an audiovisual designer while working for local media companies until he joined Fox Networks Latam as Executive Director in the areas of Creativity and Production, leading a regional team. He then served as the International Development Manager at Pol-Ka, to finally be recruited by The Mediapro Studio, as Head of Development. He was a television script teacher at the University of Buenos Aires for nine years, from where, in addition, he has a Master in Design and Communication in which he is currently teaching a Postgraduate workshop.
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Ricardo Espinosa
Chief Operating OfficerA business administrator specialized in finance, Ricardo graduated from Universidad de las Americas in Mexico City. He also holds a postgraduate degree in leadership and organization from ITESM CCM. With over 18 years of experience in banking and fintech, he has played a fundamental role in various areas, including financial analysis and planning, profitability, and commercial management. His banking career began at Santander, where he pioneered the implementation of the strategic project management office, thus driving digital transformation. Ricardo is recognized for his collaborative leadership style and focus on defining and executing initiatives. Subsequently, he moved into product and business management and was appointed responsible for the business strategy area in payment methods. Later, he expanded his vision and experience in fintech as Senior Director in the operations area, where he was responsible for planning and strategy, overseeing more than 300 people.
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Moises Amsel
Vice President of DevelopmentMoises Amsel is a passionate filmmaker and entertainment professional with a keen eye for storytelling. A USC Law graduate and alumnus of The Stella Adler Academy, Moises’ expertise is extensive to areas such as development, production, performance, and entertainment law. Moises has found a professional and creative home at Gato Grande, where the vision of creating premium content and elevating Latinx voices, closely align with his personal objectives. He now strives to explore, discover, and develop the kind of ground-breaking stories that could set the stage for ushering in a new great era of American cinema.
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Megan Espinoza
Vice President of DevelopmentMegan Espinoza is a Los Angeles native who spent her post-college years living in Santiago, Chile. Upon returning to Los Angeles, she got her start in the industry in literary management, before moving into television development at Warner Bros Studios, where she spent time in both the drama and comedy departments. Megan later became the Director of Development at Ted Melfi’s Goldenlight Films, where she shepherded film and TV projects through development and production. At Gato Grande, Megan is thrilled to be able to combine her love of premium content with her passion for bringing to life stories from unique and diverse perspectives.
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Sandra Godinez
Director of Production![Mayra Garcia](https://gatogrande.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Mayra-Garcia.jpg)
Mayra Garcia
Administrative and Corporate AccountantBorn in Mexico City and a graduate of the Faculty of Accounting and Administration at UNAM, she has actively participated in various industries, enabling her to possess over 25 years of extensive experience in the fields of accounting, administration, and finance.
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Giovanni Wesche
IT Manager![](https://gatogrande.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Sara-Atehortua-2.jpg)
Sara Atehortua
Executive Assistant to the CEOOriginally from Medellín, Colombia, Sara grew up in Houston, TX where she fell in love with performing arts at her local community theater. She went on to study Drama receiving a BFA from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, and a minor in the Business of Entertainment, Media and Technology at Stern School of Business. Her interest in the business side of the industry brought her to LA where she was determined to work in television and film development. She's thrilled to be able to work at company paving the way for Latino voices in Hollywood.
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Patricia Granados
Production Coordinator![](https://gatogrande.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/YTZEN-5-copy-scaled.jpeg)