We had the good fortune of connecting with Luna Beltran and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Luna, what do you attribute your success to?
First of all, what does “success” mean? It is a word that is in fashion, and many times we do not ask ourselves this. Succes is the progressive realization of any worthy ideal, that means that any person who knows what they´re doing and where they´re going is a succesful person. And for this you need self discipline, humbleness in knowing how far you´ve got from where you started. The secret behind this is just simple as living your life to your full potential because every day is a second chance for everything.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I am a mexican born actress, I studied acting as a career as well as creative writing, I have always been interested in psychology and the way we relate to each other, the behaviors we have to achieve what we want, Eastern philosophies have always called me the attention, so when I finished my master’s degree in philosophy I decided to certify myself as a yoga teacher and rediscover my profession as an actress, since when acting my main tool is my body, my voice and my psyche. All this is always changing and throughout my career I have seen that art is a space that reflects the reality of our society, as actors we can take off our mask and represent the shadow, the dark, the taboo of humanity with the advantage of power. expose what no one talks about and serve as a company for those who feel alone or judged.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I would start with taking breakfast at Parakeet in Little Italy, walk around Seaport Village and then go do Yoga in Encinitas, surf then go to La Jolla for ice cream and see the seals, end my day watching the sunset at Sunset Cliff and maybe go to dance to “Toro” in the Gaslamp Quarter. In any case, San Diego has super interesting spots like Balboa Park where I would start by visiting The Old Globe Theater with the plays that are incredible.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
With all my love to my life partner Felix Canez and my Parents.

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