Speaker Silvana D'angelo
With over two decades of experience, Silvana D'Angelo has established herself as a key figure in the global audiovisual industry, renowned for her achievements in content distribution, co-production, and fostering innovative projects that resonate worldwide.
From her early career in international distribution at TELEFE, where she propelled Argentine productions to 4th place globally, to orchestrating the international success of Muñeca Brava in over 80 countries, Silvana has been at the forefront of expanding Spanish-language content. She further extended her influence with global hits like Rebelde Way, Floricienta, and Chiquititas, driving adaptations across multiple markets. During her tenure, TELEFE also incorporated Spain’s Antena 3 under its distribution umbrella.
She later headed Latin American operations for Dori Media Group, achieving notable success with telenovelas such as Lalola and Sos mi vida, distributed across various territories. Subsequently, she co-founded Flor Latina Entertainment Group, representing leading Latin American writers and renowned international catalogs, including Rai Trade. At Smilehood
Media, her leadership secured widespread distribution for Plim Plim animation released on Disney Junior, Netflix and Discovery, and spearheaded co-productions such as According to Roxy on A&E’s Lifetime.
As CEO and Co-Founder of Glowstar Media, launched in 2018, Silvana leads groundbreaking projects across content distribution, platform curation, and original productions. Under her guidance, Glowstar Media facilitated the strategic distribution of the Argentine series La Chica que Limpia to Warner Bros Discovery for a Mexican adaptation and to O3 Media in Turkey,
whose local version, Adım Farah, has been successfully distributed by Calinos. She also secured major deals, such as La Suerte de Loli with NBC/Universal Telemundo, which earned an International Emmy nomination in 2022. Recent successes include co-producing the BICHEROS series for Disney's NatGeo and five comedy specials for Prime Video Global.
Silvana’s role as an Executive Producer includes collaborations with major platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney’s NatGeo. Passionate about empowering future executives, she developed a diploma in audiovisual content distribution for the National University of Córdoba and continues to actively mentor industry talent.
Silvana’s contributions have earned her prestigious accolades, including the PRODU 2023 Award as an Industry Pillar and a nomination as Woman of the Year by the WAWA organization in 2020. She serves annually as a jury member for the PRODU Awards, the International Emmy Awards, and the Rose d’Or Platinum Awards. Since 2022, she has been a member of the
International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, further cementing her status as a global leader in the field.
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