Selenis Leyva
Keynote Speaker: Award-Winning Actress & Author; Known for "Orange Is the New Black"; Star of "Diary of a Future President"
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Selenis Leyva Biography
Selenis Leyva is an American actress, activist, and author of Cuban and Dominican descent whose career spans theater, television, and film. Leyva began her career in Off-Broadway productions and held supporting roles on television before earning her breakthrough as Gloria Mendoza in the Netflix comedy-drama series "Orange Is the New Black." Her professional debut was in the Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre's production of "Simpson Street," and she built a stage résumé that includes starring in "Celia" at New World Stages and playing Lela in an Off-Broadway production of "Basilica."
Leyva portrayed Gloria Mendoza, a Latina leader in the jail, in "Orange Is the New Black." Her character was recurring for the first two seasons before she was promoted to series regular in Season 3. For her work on the series, Leyva received the ALMA Award for Outstanding Special Achievement in Television and shared three Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series with the cast. The New York Times recognized her performance as one of the top television performances for her work on the show. During her time on "Orange Is the New Black," Leyva also co-starred in the courtroom drama film "Custody."
Leyva has continued to expand her screen presence beyond her breakout role. She starred in the Disney+ comedy-drama series "Diary of a Future President" and the NBC sitcom "Lopez vs. Lopez." She received a Gracie Award for her work on "Diary of a Future President," which honors women in entertainment and news programming that address timely topics and social issues. In film, she appeared in "Creed III" and the Bleecker Street drama "Breaking," which won the Special Jury Award for Ensemble Cast in the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the Sundance Film Festival.
Beyond her acting career, Leyva is an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and Latinx representation. She has received the Anti-Violence Project's Courage Award and the Stonewall Community Foundation's Vision Award for visibility, advocacy, and support for the transgender community. She was also honored with the HRC Ally for Equality Award at the HRC Houston Dinner. People en Español named Leyva one of the 25 Most Powerful Women for her philanthropic work with cancer research, LGBTQ issues, and children's issues. Leyva is the author of the memoir "My Sister: How One Sibling's Transition Changed Us Both," published by Bold Type Books. Her career as an actress, author, and advocate positions her as a prominent voice in entertainment and social advocacy.
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Speaking fees for Selenis Leyva, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Selenis Leyva are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Selenis Leyva, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Selenis Leyva speak about?
Selenis Leyva is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Actor, Hispanic Heritage, LGBTQ, Diversity & Inclusion, Celebrity, Animals & Wildlife, Comedian, Entertainment, Author, Black Heritage, Television & Film, Influential Women, Women's Empowerment, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Civil Rights, Social Activism, Storytelling and Female Leadership.
Where does Selenis Leyva travel from?
Selenis Leyva generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Selenis Leyva?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Selenis Leyva for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Selenis Leyva for your next private or corporate function.
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If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Selenis Leyva is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Actor, Hispanic Heritage and LGBTQ. The estimated speaking fee range to book Selenis Leyva for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Selenis Leyva generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Oscar Nuñez, Wilson Cruz and Diane Guerrero. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Selenis Leyva for an upcoming event.
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How do I book Selenis Leyva to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Selenis Leyva for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Selenis Leyva, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Selenis Leyva or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Selenis Leyva for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Selenis Leyva, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Selenis Leyva are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Selenis Leyva, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Selenis Leyva speak about?
Selenis Leyva is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Actor, Hispanic Heritage, LGBTQ, Diversity & Inclusion, Celebrity, Animals & Wildlife, Comedian, Entertainment, Author, Black Heritage, Television & Film, Influential Women, Women's Empowerment, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Civil Rights, Social Activism, Storytelling and Female Leadership. -
Where does Selenis Leyva travel from?
Selenis Leyva generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Selenis Leyva?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Selenis Leyva for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Selenis Leyva for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Selenis Leyva or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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