When we first started this project I honestly didn’t know what it could be or what it would be for. All I knew is I wanted to do something related to my Mexican culture because as I get older I am drawn to deepen my connection with my heritage, and so does the need to get to know my culture through others’ stories, that’s how this project was born. @eseveco happen to be the first person who was open to collaborating. so I want to give a big thank you to him for allowing me to help share a bit of his story. Thank you for being so kind hearted and welcoming to our team and myself. 🙏🏽 Thanks to everyone involved in making this happen. The first of many. ❤️🙏🏽 In honor of National Hispanic Heritage month we would like to introduce “Cultura” a new mini docu series by film director Edgar Daniel @edgardaniel199x in collaboration with @latina Each episode is accompanied by a Q&A with the subject to share their unique perspectives on what Cultura means to them. The subject of episode 001 is José Hernandez @eseveco , a proud Chicano model based in Los Angeles. José shares his road to self-acceptance and why the phrase “échale ganas” goes a long way. “To me, cultura means a person’s DNA: their hardships, stories, ancestries. Cultura is what gives each person their uniqueness, and at the same time allows for connection with those who share similar upbringings and stories,” shared José. Model @eseveco Director - @EdgarDaniel199x photographer - @EdgarDaniel199x Creative direction - @kidsdontknow_ DOP - @prince.dpx Styling - @stefdenims Production design - @_vslcarlos_ Art assistant - @charlotterosewool Edited by - @kidsdontknow_ Color by - @kisdontknow_ Sound design by - @ayodouson Filmed on @kodak_shootfilm (Watch the full video in the link in bio)