Puerto Rican actress, director, and producer Raquel Santiago Rodríguez was honored at the prestigious Latin Alternative Theater Awards, held in New York City, solidifying her presence as one of the most powerful and distinctive voices in contemporary Puerto Rican theater.

Santiago Rodríguez received the award for Guest Actress for her powerful performance in “La Casa de Bernarda Alba, El Monólogo”, a one-woman stage production that reimagines the classic by Federico García Lorca from an intimate, visceral, and deeply rigorous perspective. In this piece, the artist portrays nine characters on stage, demonstrating exceptional acting ability and technical mastery widely praised by audiences and critics.

This recognition at the LATA Awards—a platform that celebrates the best of Latino theater in the United States—places Santiago Rodríguez on an international stage, highlighting not only her acting talent but also her artistic vision as a creator.

“This award represents a dream that began in childhood, a voice that refused to be silenced, and a discipline that endured despite obstacles,” the artist said after receiving the honor. “I dedicate it to the child I once was and to everyone who believes in the transformative power of art.”

The production “La Casa de Bernarda Alba, El Monólogo” is part of an ongoing body of work Santiago Rodríguez continues to develop, where body, language, and music intertwine to explore themes such as repression, desire, death, and freedom.

Currently, the artist is working on new theater and film projects, reaffirming her commitment to a poetic, rigorous aesthetic deeply rooted in Puerto Rican identity.

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